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MyShake App Thrilled Users with New Version

Dec 19, 2016 11:03 PM EST

A new version of the earthquake-detecting app called MyShake released on Dec. 14 has thrilled many users. The update was announced by Professor Richard Allen from the University of California and one of the researchers behind the app at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit China's Xinjiang region

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China's Xinjiang; Residents Evacuated

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 08, 2016 05:13 AM EST

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit China's far western region of Xinjiang on Thursday afternoon, according to the China Earthquake Administration.

Damaged building after a 6.5-magnitude quake struck the town of Pidie Jaya, Aceh, Indonesia on Dec 7, 2016

Earthquake Rattles Indonesia, Leaves Dozens of People Dead and Injured

Frances Diana Roullo |

Dec 07, 2016 10:06 AM EST

More than 90 people died and dozens injured after a strong earthquake shook Aceh province on Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, officials said.

A crack runs down the center of an earthquake-damaged street on August 26, 2014 in Napa, California.

A 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits China's Qinghai Province

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 17, 2016 06:46 PM EDT

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Zadoi Country of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in China's Qinghai Province on Monday afternoon, state-backed Xinhua News agency reported citing the China Earthquake Networks Center.

6.0 Earthquake Strikes Taiwan

Aaron Case |

Oct 06, 2016 01:55 PM EDT

About an hour ago, a strong earthquake struck to the east of Taiwan, its epicenter just off the coast of popular tourist destination Green Island.

Earthquake Swarm Increases Chance of Big California Earthquake

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Oct 01, 2016 05:10 AM EDT

Scientists say major earthquakes occur in Southern California about once every 150 or 200 years.

Earthquake Swarm Rocks Mount St. Helens; No Need to Panic

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

May 07, 2016 06:27 AM EDT

The spectacular eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980 that killed 57 persons was triggered by an earthquake.

Increasing Earthquakes in Mount St. Helens Indicate Volcano Recharging

Aaron Case |

May 07, 2016 06:18 AM EDT

Scientists monitoring Mount St. Helens noticed a recent increase in seismic activity in the volcano, but there is no indication that there will be another eruption any time soon.

The Next ‘Big One’ Super Quake Might Hit Southern California

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

May 05, 2016 02:35 AM EDT

A 7.8 quake at the southern San Andreas Fault would cause over1,800 deaths, 50,000 injuries and $200 billion in damage.

[BREAKING] 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Ecuador Kills More than 40 People, Death Toll Expected to Rise

Som Patidar |

Apr 17, 2016 06:25 AM EDT

A devastating 7.8 magnitude quake rocked Ecuador's northwest coast on Saturday, leaving more than 40 people dead. Several hundreds were injured.

Japan Earthquake: 7.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Kumamoto, Leaves At Least 15 Dead [BREAKING]

Som Patidar |

Apr 16, 2016 08:42 AM EDT

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocked southern parts of Japan early Saturday morning, leaving at least 15 people dead.

Japan Hit by Earthquake, Buildings Collapse [BREAKING]

Iesha javed |

Apr 14, 2016 04:31 PM EDT

Southern Japan has been hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 at today. Several buildings have reportedly collapsed while the meteorological department has ruled out the danger of a Tsunami.

Pakistan Earth Quake Toll Rises to 6

S Satapathy |

Apr 11, 2016 01:24 PM EDT

The Pakistan government has confirmed the death of six people after a powerful earthquake hit the country on Sunday, April 6.

Rescuer transporting a victim down from the building

2 Survivors Found More Than 60 Hours Following Taiwan Earthquake

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 09, 2016 06:42 AM EST

Following the traumatic earthquake that hit Taiwan two days ago and left at least 37 people dead, rescuers have pulled out two survivors -- an 8-year-old girl and her aunt -- from the rubble of the high-rise apartment buildings that toppled.