Scientists have confirmed that a mysterious Utah earthquake first detected in 1979 really did occur nearly 90 kilometers ...

A new kind of earthquake has been detected in western Canada, one that shakes the ground slower and longer than typical seismic events. These earthquakes, recorded during hydraulic fracturing for oil ...

Researchers have identified a previously unknown type of earthquake that can begin as deep as 55 miles underground.

A new study measuring vibration frequencies throughout the Great Pyramid revealed how it has been able to withstand severe seismic shocks.

A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego and Johns Hopkins University tested a 10-story, cold-framed steel building for seismic safety on Monday morning. The 10-story ...

"It's actually due to the weight of the island chain bending down the kind of rigid crust." ...