The strength of ground shaking during an earthquake is commonly expressed in terms of Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) and Peak Ground Velocity (PGV). These values help engineers and policymakers ...

The earthquake, which struck central Myanmar with a magnitude of 7.7, has resulted in over 2,000 fatalities. International aid is flowing into Myanmar, with contributions from China, India ...

Istanbul — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey's disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no reports of serious damage or major ...

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday leading to scenes of panic in the Turkish metropolis, officials said. The quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara close to ...

A strong, 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 12:49 p.m. Eastern European time about 25 ...

Unlike hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters, earthquakes don't have an annual season that homeowners can prepare for. But they do hit certain parts of the country more than ...

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.

By Thomas Fuller Thomas Fuller has reported on why buildings are safer in earthquakes in some countries than in others. More than 600 miles separated the epicenter of Friday’s earthquake in ...

She is a member and current chair of the federal Advisory Committee for Earthquake Hazard Reduction (ACEHR). Her contributions to this article reflect her professional expertise and do not reflect ...

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near Pleasant City, Ohio, on April 22. The earthquake was centered about 1.2 miles southeast of Pleasant City and occurred at a depth of three miles.

A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador’s Pacific coast has shaken the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses QUITO, Ecuador -- A strong 6.3 ...