But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same guidelines ...

Earthquakes really pose little direct danger to a person. People can't be shaken to death by an earthquake. Some movies show scenes with the ground suddenly opening up and people falling into fiery ...

In the U.S., 45 states and territories are at moderate to very high risk of earthquakes. Globally, 81% of earthquakes occur along the world's earthquake belt, the circum-Pacific seismic belt, found ...

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Ontario this afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit at 12:56 p.m. with an epicenter 1.24 miles southeast of Ontario.

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys ...

Earthquake Magnitude Scale Magnitude Earthquake Effects Estimated Number Each Year 2.5 or less Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. Millions 2.5 to 5.4 Often felt, but only causes ...

The Earthquake and Geotechnical Engineering research group is a team of world leading academics who are studying ways to improve the resilience of infrastructure to extreme events and make ...

The 1755 earthquake of Lisbon had such a profound effect on the world that we are still feeling its impact today. As well as devastating one of the most important cities of the 18th century ...

FEMA has some handy guides to help steer you through the fundamentals of earthquake-resistant design and construction. The stuff inside your home is just as important as the walls themselves.

Earthquake early warning detection is more effective for minor quakes than major ones. This is according to a new study from the United States Geological Survey. Seismologists modelled ground ...

When an earthquake strikes, as it did in Athens on 19 July, it can cause disruption for weeks and months afterwards. But how much do we know about earthquakes and what causes them? Any explanation ...

The effect of an earthquake is the damage which happens as a result of the earthquake. The effects of an earthquake can vary depending on: Responses are how countries react to an earthquake.