Two of the most dangerous fault systems on the U.S. West Coast may be more connected than scientists once thought. New ...

Scientists have proposed a surprising connection between solar flares and earthquakes. When solar activity disturbs the ionosphere, it may generate electric fields that penetrate fragile fracture ...

When a 2.9-magnitude earthquake shook the tri-county area at 10:37 p.m. on Feb. 7, many residents of Summerville and the surrounding areas reported hearing loud pops and feeling brief tremors.

Around 90 small earthquakes struck near San Ramon in the East Bay in November of 2025. It’s at least the sixth time a series of tiny quakes has lit up that area since 1970, including the most recent ...

A 7.0 or greater magnitude earthquake on the Rodgers Creek Fault that runs beneath Santa Rosa would unleash widespread ...

Ideas like “earthquake weather” and fears that California could fall into the ocean have long been a part of the state’s earthquake superstitions, often resurfacing every time the ground begins to ...

Over the past few days, the Coachella Valley has experienced more than 20 earthquakes, causing concern among some residents. The magnitude 4.9 quake reported about 12 miles north of Indio the evening ...