Earthquakes are among nature’s most unpredictable and potentially devastating phenomena, bringing with them a wide range of ...

Monday's earthquake was one of the most significant in the area since a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck northwest of Stanley at about 5:52 p.m. on March 31, 2020.

Experts warn the same effect could happen here. “If it’s the right place with the right ground conditions, the earth can ...

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake had rumbled along the southern end of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Pictures rattled on walls, older concrete and brick foundations cracked, and startled residents were ...

A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the Philippines on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 7:39 a.m. Philippine time about 4 ...

A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan, leaving 27 injured and causing structural damage. Rescuers saved six, including a baby, from a collapsed house in Tainan. The quake ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and some reported damage. The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. and was centered 24 ...

After more than a half-century, a southern Wisconsin Air Force veteran killed in the Vietnam War finally was reunited with his family. On Tuesday, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S ...

These older buildings are often the main cause for concern during earthquakes. There were complaints as recently as 2018 about a lack of funding for reinforcing such structures. Famous for its ...

TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. was working to assess the impact of a 6.4-magnititude earthquake on its most advanced chip production hub on Tuesday morning, with workers ...