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Southern California fault system capable of 7.4 magnitude earthquake threat to San Diego and LA
The faults run beneath San Diego, Orange County and the LA basin.
How to track down an earthquake that happened 420 million years ago using precious stones
Garnets took in radioactive impurities when an earthquake shattered them, allowing geologists to put a date on the event.
California: Ventura fault capable of devastating earthquakes and tsunamis
Earthquakes generated at the fault could be as large as magnitude 8.
Earthquake in southern Philippines kills 4, injures nearly 90 and damages buildings, airport runway
The 6.5 magnitude quake was triggered by movement in the Philippine fault, which sits in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.
Turkish mayor believes opposition leader is planning earthquake with 'seismic vessel'
Melih Gokcek has said previously he believes Fethullah Gulen is planning an earthquake.
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits south-west Pakistan
Quake struck coastal city of Pasni in Balochistan province.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake strikes off Scarborough coast
Two smaller earthquakes have been felt in Cumbria and Worcestershire in the past few days.
Earthquake off the coast of Fiji triggers tsunami alert
The magnitude 6.9 quake struck just before 10pm GMT.
Rugged ocean floors identified as trigger of the world's largest earthquakes
'Megathrust earthquakes' occur when plates slip past each other quickly and can cause devastating damage.
Tsunami alert after powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
Public warned to go to higher ground as tsunami warnings issued.
Indonesian earthquake leaves more than 45,000 homeless
The deadly earthquake hit three days ago, killing more than 100 people.
Indonesia earthquake: Rescue efforts near end as death toll revised to 100 in Aceh
Indonesia's national disaster management agency said it has found 99% of the victims.
Solomon Islands tsunami warning lifted after massive earthquake
Nearby islands had been warned of potential tsunami danger after quake in Pacific.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo to visit quake-hit Aceh as death toll rises to 102
Authorities expect the death toll to rise further as search and rescue operation continues.
Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes off Pacific coast of Central America, no damage reported
Tsunami threat from earthquake has now passed.
Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hits Japanese coast near Fukushima
No immediate reports of damage to Onagawa nuclear plant although two aftershocks reported.
Buildings rattle in Santiago as 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits central Chile
There are as yet no reports of damage.
Oil drilling linked to 1933 Los Angeles earthquake that killed 120 people
The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 and several others have been linked to oil drilling.
Italy earthquake displaces 25,000 as seismologists warn of 'larger aftershocks'
No fatalities reported after 6.6 magnitude quake strikes central Italy.
Israeli Minister sparks row over divine retribution earthquake remarks
The deputy Foreign Minister blamed Italy's double earthquake on Wednesday on a UNESCO vote on the Temple Mount holy site.
Tremors felt in Rome after 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits central Italy
Quake causes extensive structural damage in Norcia, but there are no immediate reports of casualties.
Double earthquake destroys rural homes in Italy leaving hundreds without shelter
The first quake struck at 7.10pm with the second just over two hours later as tremors were felt in Rome 200km away.
Australia: Residents panic as gigantic 'meteor' seen over Queensland skies
Witnesses described a 'huge ball of flame' shooting towards the Earth.
Typhoon Lionrock kills 9 elderly at Ranran nursing home in Japan
Lionrock swept across northern Japan on Tuesday night, bringing up to 300mm of rain.
Italian towns cook up pasta all'Amatriciana in support of quake victims
Towns around Italy are organising solidarity events cooking up pasta all'Amatriciana in support of earthquake victims.
Is it possible to predict an earthquake?
Hundreds have been killed after two large earthquakes struck Italy and Myanmar on the same day.
Amatrice earthquake: Thousands of displaced sleep in the open as temperatures drop
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi says priority is to keep digging to save those trapped in collapsed buildings.
Italian Red Cross urges locals to disable WiFi passwords following devastating earthquake
The Croce Rossa took the measure to help facilitate mobile communications for rescue operations.
Powerful earthquake in Myanmar kills at least three people in ancient 'City of 4 Million Pagodas'
Two children among dead, while centuries-old temples in Bagan suffered severe damage.
Italy earthquake: Survivor of 2009 L'Aquila quake loses her 18-month-old daughter
Martina Turco relocated to Le Marche region after surviving a quake that killed more than 300 people.