A megaquake is defined as an exceptionally large earthquake, typically of magnitude 8.0 or higher, that occurs in a subduction zone. Subduction zones are geological areas where one tectonic plate is ...

Volunteers look for survivors near a building damaged in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28, 2025, in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. (Aung Shine Oo / Associated Press) Weak building codes and years of ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The government shutdown is forcing changes to San Francisco's Fleet Week. Since 2011, the event has included a large-scale earthquake drill -- bringing together military and ...

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. three miles from Santa Rosa, according to the U.S.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – Today the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors recognized the Great ShakeOut , slated for 10:17 ...

With two recent earthquakes and a statewide preparedness exercise this week, it’s a good time to make sure you’re ready for an earthquake. The Great California Shake Out, an earthquake awareness and ...

Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has stressed the need for specialized training, particularly in earthquake preparedness, alongside ...

Patna takes a significant leap in disaster preparedness with the inauguration of its 169th earthquake observatory. This automatic station, which began operations last Saturday, monitors tremors from ...

Real-world examples of past seismic events in Portugal include the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, which had a magnitude estimated between 8.5 and 9.0, resulting in significant loss of life and ...

Washington state has seen several recent earthquakes ranging from small tremors near Tacoma and Vashon Island to larger quakes off the west coast. This list of stories illustrates the region's seismic ...

Weak building codes and years of government unrest appear to have contributed to the devastation from the magnitude 7.7 Myanmar earthquake, a leading seismic safety expert in the region said. The ...