A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck the South Pacific near Tonga on Tuesday, the strongest quake recorded anywhere in the world so far in 2026.

A three-meter (9.8-foot) tsunami warning was issued for Japan on Monday after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the ...

Japan happens to be one of the most seismically active nations around the globe, and this is by design. This country exists in a very dynamic tectonic setting with several large crustal plates ...

For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake. By John Yoon and Hisako Ueno Hisako Ueno reported from ...

LYON COUNTY, NV - A 4.8 magnitude quake occurred close to Silver Springs on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A tremor hit the area at 10:23 a.m. The earthquake's epicenter ...