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6.7 Earthquake Rocks Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warning

Geann Pineda |

Feb 17, 2015 04:54 AM EST

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake rocked northern Japan Tuesday, triggering a tsunami alert.

Idaho Earthquake Causes Significant Damage; No Injuries

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 03, 2015 11:06 PM EST

There were only rockslides that blocked some roads on Saturday, but there were no injuries when a 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Idaho at 10:44 a.m. But there was significant damage, particularly cracks on the walls of the homes close to the epicenter. It also caused power outage around Custer County.

Two Strong Earthquakes Rock Japan, Western China

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 22, 2014 09:25 PM EST

Several houses collapsed when a magnitude 6.8 tremor hit Nagano, Japan Saturday, while four people were killed when a strong earthquake also hit Western China on the same day.

Indonesia on Alert for Tsunami Following Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake

Nyrene Paranga with inputs from Janelle dela Cruz |

Nov 15, 2014 12:43 AM EST

Indonesia stays alert for possible tsunami after earthquake hit the Molucca sea Saturday morning.

Hundreds of Quakes Hit Nevada; Residents Warned of Possible Stronger Temblor

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 09, 2014 02:53 AM EST

The Department of Geology and Mineral Industries of Oregon had warned residents of the state and neighbor Nevada to prepare in case a big earthquake hits the area after a rise in both number and intensity of tremors that rocked Nevada.

'Monster Tsunami' May Possibly Destroy Hawaii

Marco Foronda |

Oct 22, 2014 07:47 AM EDT

Hawaii may encounter a 'monster tsunami' in the next few centuries.

4 Faults Ready to Rupture To Bring Destructive Quake in California

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 14, 2014 09:13 PM EDT

San Francisco Bay faces a high possibility of earthquake as researchers revealed on Monday that four faults are ready to unleash its stored energy, which may result in a destructive shaker.

Super Typhoon Vongfong in the Philippine Sea

Typhoon Vongfong Hits Japan

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 12, 2014 01:48 AM EDT

The most powerful typhoon this year, Typhoon Vongfong, made a landfall on Saturday, injuring at least a dozen people as it hits the southern Okinawan Islands with driving rains and ferocious winds.

6.6 Earthquake in Yunnan, China Leaves 1 Dead, 324 Injured, Over 50,000 Displaced

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 07, 2014 11:20 PM EDT

The 6.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the mountainous province of Yunnan in southwest China late Tuesday left one dead, 324 injured, and resulted in an evacuation of more than 50,000 people, announced state media.

Yunnan residents leave their homes after they felt the quake. Witnesses reported hearing buildings vibrate as they shook.

Deadly 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Rural Yunnan Province, Far Southwest China

Dan Weisman |

Oct 07, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

Five people are dead and about 20 injured as a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rumbled through mountainous rural Yunnan province in far Southwest China bordering Myanmar late Tuesday.

Ludian: A Month After the Massive 6.5-magnitude Earthquake in Southwest China

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 04, 2014 02:07 PM EDT

After a month of recouping what’s left of their properties and homes, survivors in Ludian county strive to live normally after suffering from the aftermath of the 6.5-magnitude quake that shook southwest China.

Expert Calls To Shut Down California Nuclear Plant

Jin Tuliao |

Aug 26, 2014 05:44 AM EDT

The NRC former lead on-site inspector Michael Peck urged Diablo Canyon plant regulators to close down the power plant due to earthquake threat.

California Homeowners Opt Not To Have Quake Policies Despite The Presence Pf Many Active Fault Lines Along The State

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 26, 2014 03:52 AM EDT

In spite of risks posed by active fault lines, 90 percent of Californians would not buy earthquake insurance because it costs too much.

Geologists Compares Napa Earthquake to 1989 Killer Quake

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 25, 2014 09:46 AM EDT

The magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Napa Valley on Sunday was the strongest recorded quake that hit the area since the Loma Prieta quake 25 years ago, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Napa Wine Country: Business as Usual After Earthquake

Jan Dizon |

Aug 25, 2014 07:34 AM EDT

Businesses in downtown Napa Valley are determined to be back open for business despite being some of the hardest hit by the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that shook the region Sunday.

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