Nevada experienced four earthquakes since 8 a.m. ET, with the strongest at 4.0 magnitude near Valmy, 200 miles southwest of ...

Along strike-slip faults, the plates slide horizontally past each other, creating shear stress that can lead to powerful earthquakes. The Sagaing fault is considered a very active fault ...

The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continues to rise, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount ...

A major, 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Myanmar on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. At a depth of about six miles, the quake was relatively shallow, which made it ...

Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the Earth as far as Bangkok, about 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) away. Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar ...

Rescue efforts continue after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar ... and made a rare plea for international aid. The map below shows how intense the shaking was across the country ...

Water from high-rise rooftop pools sloshed over the side as they shook, and debris fell from many buildings as the long-lasting earthquake rattled the city. According to Chinese media reports ...

The horrifying 8.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday ... are trapped and at least three people have been killed. Maps show how far the impact of the tremors have reached.

A tsunami warning has been lifted for Tonga after a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific Island country. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of potential ...