How long can people survive under rubble after an earthquake?

A devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has raised questions about how long people can survive in the rubble.

Race to find survivors as earthquake toll tops 7,000

Rescuers are hoping to pull survivors from the rubble before they succumb to the cold two days after an earthquake tore through southern Turkey and war-ravaged northern Syria.

Bay Area men worry about loved ones in Turkey's massive quake

The Bay Area is home to thousands of people from Turkey and of Turkish descent. On Monday, two men spoke about waiting anxiously for news about their loved ones following a massive earthquake.

Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, killing more than 4,000

Rescuers in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria are searching through the frigid night, hoping to pull more survivors from the rubble.

4.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Malibu area, followed by multiple aftershocks

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Malibu area early Wednesday morning, followed by 3.5, 2.8, and 2.6-magnitude aftershock quakes.

Video: 5.4 earthquake rocks California coast New Year's Day

Home security video showed the violent shaking during the magnitude 5.4 earthquake that struck New Year's Day near Rio Dell.

Northern California hit by magnitude 5.4 earthquake New Year's Day

The New Year brought an earthquake to Northern California Sunday morning. A magnitude 5.4 quake hit at 10:35 a.m. about 9.3 miles southeast of Rio Dell, USGS said.

4.1 earthquake rattles Northern California

A preliminary 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattled Northern California on Christmas Eve morning. 

Earthquake stopped sale of Rio Dell home, now unsafe and red-tagged

Shane and Jacqui McIntosh were in the process of selling their Rio Dell home when the earthquake struck Humboldt County, causing their home to become unsafe and uninhabitable.

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake rattles East Bay
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Another earthquake rattled the East Bay on Wednesday, this time in Union City.

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake rattles East Bay

Another earthquake rattled the East Bay on Wednesday, this time in Union City.

Rio Dell community comes together after deadly earthquake

In times of disaster, it’s no surprise the community of Rio Dell has come together to provide aid to people impacted by Tuesday’s magnitude 6.4 earthquake.

Northern California quake: 'I thought the world was coming unhinged'

Nathan Scheinman said he thought the "world was coming unhinged" when he was violently woken up by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that shook Humboldt County.

Dramatic photos from Humboldt County's 6.4-quake in Northern California

A highway buckled and a bridge was damage. Shampoo bottles toppled, and so did a coffee maker. Glass was strewn and storefronts were damaged following a 6.4-magnitude quake in Humboldt County.

San Leandro shakes in 2.9 earthquake

An earthquake shook San Leandro Wednesday morning. This comes after the 6.4 quake struck further north in Ferndale on Tuesday.

Humboldt County earthquake leaves thousands without power

Thousands of people remained without power in Humboldt County following a 6.4 quake. None of the businesses in Fortuna, Calif. were open.

Couple's anniversary cut short by 6.4 Northern California earthquake

A couple spending their anniversary at the Gingerbread Mansion Inn in Ferndale, Calif., had their celebration cut short by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake.

MyShake app wakes people far from quake's epicenter

The MyShake app designed to give a short warning before a quake hits, sounded the alarm early Tuesday morning when an earthquake centered in Humboldt County hit.