When an earthquake hits, you have only seconds to act. And if you don’t know exactly what you should do—or you have incorrect information about earthquake safety—you could accidentally be putting ...

Oakland officials participated in "The Great California Shakeout" on Thursday morning and called on members of the public to be prepared in the event of a major earthquake. Mayor Barbara Lee was ...

Every hour, earthquakes take place somewhere on Earth as tectonic plates gradually move. This movement causes stress to build up over time, which is eventually released in a sudden jolt. While most ...

Millions of Californians have signed up to drop, cover and hold on Thursday for the Great California ShakeOut. The annual global earthquake safety drill is scheduled for 10:16 a.m. Thursday. More than ...

Climb aboard the California Office of Emergency Services' shake trailer to feel a simulated 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The shake trailer will be on the west side of the Quad Oct. 13 to promote ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – More than 1.8 million people across eight states and Washington, D.C., are expected to participate in a regional earthquake safety drill on Thursday morning. The South Carolina ...

Living in California means an earthquake could happen at any moment, such as the magnitude 7.3 Landers earthquake that struck east of the Victor Valley in 1992. The annual Great ShakeOut at 10:16 a.m.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Monday aiming to help the state prepare for earthquakes. Executive Order 25-22 directs Oregon’s Department of ...

A mild 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal this morning. Know affected details, expert updates, and essential ...

The March 28, 2025, Myanmar earthquake is giving scientists a rare look into how some of the world's most dangerous fault ...