With 'big one' around the corner, quake alert system launches in Oregon
People in Oregon will be better prepared for earthquakes — particularly important in the Pacific Northwest because experts say “the big one" is coming — as an early warning system launched Thursday.
People in Oregon will be better prepared for earthquakes — particularly important in the Pacific Northwest because experts say “the big one" is coming — as an early warning system launched Thursday.
Japan marks 10 years since earthquake triggered tsunami and nuclear crisis
Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, before setting off a tsunami and nuclear crisis that devastated the country’s northeast coast.
Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, before setting off a tsunami and nuclear crisis that devastated the country’s northeast coast.
Powerful earthquake rocks central Greece; also felt in Balkans
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of over 6.0 has struck central Greece.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of over 6.0 has struck central Greece.
Oklahoma reports 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Kansas border
Residents in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kansas, say they felt the earthquake.
Residents in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kansas, say they felt the earthquake.
Strong quake hits Japan's northeast coast; no tsunami alert
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.
Japan checks on nuclear plant following major earthquake
(KTVU and wire report) -- A major earthquake rocked northeastern Japan on Saturday.
(KTVU and wire report) -- A major earthquake rocked northeastern Japan on Saturday.
Powerful quake strikes New Zealand, prompting tsunami warnings
The U.S. Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.
The U.S. Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.
Small earthquake rattles the East Bay
The quake was centered in Concord, about three miles from Pleasant Hill.
The quake was centered in Concord, about three miles from Pleasant Hill.
3.5-magnitude earthquake rocks the Los Angeles area
A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday near Los Angeles.
A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday near Los Angeles.
4.2 quake felt across Bay Area
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Salinas on Saturday night and was felt across the Bay Area.
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Salinas on Saturday night and was felt across the Bay Area.
Preliminary magnitude 3.8 earthquake jolts Concord
A mangitude 3.8 earthquake struck at 11:18 a.m. Thursday just south of the Concord airport.
A mangitude 3.8 earthquake struck at 11:18 a.m. Thursday just south of the Concord airport.
Small earthquake hits near Concord
(KTVU and wire report) - A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported about one mile northwest of Concord at 11:43 p.m. Tuesday.
(KTVU and wire report) - A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported about one mile northwest of Concord at 11:43 p.m. Tuesday.
New Year's Eve earthquakes recorded near San Pablo, Muir Beach
Two earthquakes rumbled through the Bay Area on Thursday morning, just ahead of New Year's Eve.
Two earthquakes rumbled through the Bay Area on Thursday morning, just ahead of New Year's Eve.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Croatia; 1 death reported
The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit 28 miles southeast of Zagreb. Initial reports said the earthquake caused wide damage, collapsing roofs, building facades and even some entire buildings.
The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit 28 miles southeast of Zagreb. Initial reports said the earthquake caused wide damage, collapsing roofs, building facades and even some entire buildings.
Earthquake rumbles through South Bay, felt miles way
The 4.0 quake struck before 7 a.m. and some residents said they felt it in San Leandro.
The 4.0 quake struck before 7 a.m. and some residents said they felt it in San Leandro.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits remote corner of Nevada
People reported feeling it across desert communities in western Nevada and in California’s Sierra mountains, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
People reported feeling it across desert communities in western Nevada and in California’s Sierra mountains, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
Three year-old rescued 4 days after Turkey quake
IZMIR, TURKEY (AP) -- Even as hopes of reaching survivors began to fade, rescuers in the Turkish city of Izmir pulled a young girl out alive from the rubble of a collapsed apartment building on Tuesday, four days after a strong earthquake hit Turkey and Greece.
IZMIR, TURKEY (AP) -- Even as hopes of reaching survivors began to fade, rescuers in the Turkish city of Izmir pulled a young girl out alive from the rubble of a collapsed apartment building on Tuesday, four days after a strong earthquake hit Turkey and Greece.
Three year-old found alive 4 days after Turkey earthquake
Three year-old found alive 4 days after Turkey earthquake
Three year-old found alive 4 days after Turkey earthquake
Onlookers weep with joy as crew rescues 2 girls from rubble in Turkey
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
Death toll reaches 38 in earthquake that hit Turkey, Greek island
Rescue workers have pulled three young children and their mother alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in western Turkey some 23 hours after a powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea killed at least 38 people and injured more than 800 others.
Rescue workers have pulled three young children and their mother alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in western Turkey some 23 hours after a powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea killed at least 38 people and injured more than 800 others.