The US Geological Survey creates earthquake shaking models designed to inform municipalities about building codes and insurance companies about the risk of seismic events.

If you live near, say, California's San Andreas Fault, you're probably aware that there's a high risk of earthquakes in your area. But even in places where seismic activity doesn't often make the news ...

Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about ...

The first earthquake struck while the town was still asleep. Around 2:00 am on Dec. 16, 1811, New Madrid—a small frontier settlement of 400 people on land now located in Missouri—was jolted awake.

This map depicts the predicted types of soil in Tokyo with an unprecedented level of detail. Such maps are essential for urban planning and earthquake risk assessment, as they reveal areas that are ...