Afghanistan Earthquake: 1,000 people killed in deadliest quake in decades
A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing 1,000 people and injuring 1,500 more in one of the deadliest temblors in decades, the state-run news agency reported.
A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing 1,000 people and injuring 1,500 more in one of the deadliest temblors in decades, the state-run news agency reported.
Earthquake rattles southeastern, Central Georgia
It happened around 4:05 a.m. and measured a 3.9 magnitude.
It happened around 4:05 a.m. and measured a 3.9 magnitude.
Powerful earthquake shakes southern Peru
The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook southern Peru on Thursday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook southern Peru on Thursday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
Yellowstone National Park rocked by 4.2-magnitude earthquake
Local reports said the earthquake was felt as far away as Cody, Wyoming and Bozeman, Montana.
Local reports said the earthquake was felt as far away as Cody, Wyoming and Bozeman, Montana.
7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; tsunami risk receding
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.
Guatemala earthquake causes damage, death
A deadly magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook people awake across Guatemala on Wednesday.
A deadly magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook people awake across Guatemala on Wednesday.
Deadly Haiti earthquakes
Two earthquakes shook southwest Haiti on Monday, killing two people and damaging homes as it created panic and prompted schools and businesses to close.
Two earthquakes shook southwest Haiti on Monday, killing two people and damaging homes as it created panic and prompted schools and businesses to close.
6.2-magnitude earthquake recorded off California's North Coast
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern California just after noon Monday .
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern California just after noon Monday .
Earthquake swarm: More than 40 quakes reported off Oregon coast in 24 hours
More than 40 earthquakes were recorded in 24 hours off the Oregon coast, but experts say that the cluster of quakes is not cause for alarm.
More than 40 earthquakes were recorded in 24 hours off the Oregon coast, but experts say that the cluster of quakes is not cause for alarm.
Magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes Peru
The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck in northern Peru.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck in northern Peru.
Pakistan earthquake kills at least 20, injures more than 200
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
Strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.
Preliminary 4.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Carson
A preliminary 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Carson area Friday night.
A preliminary 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Carson area Friday night.
Strong earthquake hits near Acapulco killing 1, swaying buildings
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person and causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City hundreds of kilometers away.
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person and causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City hundreds of kilometers away.
Strong quake hits near Acapulco, buildings sway in capital
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City nearly 200 miles away.
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City nearly 200 miles away.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll rises to 2,189, thousands injured seek medical aid
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Desperation, pressure for aid increase in Haiti after quake
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Yonkers group sends medical supplies to Haiti
The Afya Foundation has been on the frontlines of natural disasters including Haiti's massive quake in 2010. Following Saturday's earthquake there, CEO Danielle Butin mobilized her troops immediately and got her rescue efforts underway.
The Afya Foundation has been on the frontlines of natural disasters including Haiti's massive quake in 2010. Following Saturday's earthquake there, CEO Danielle Butin mobilized her troops immediately and got her rescue efforts underway.
Why Haiti is prone to devastating earthquakes | EXPLAINER
Earthquakes have been wreaking havoc in Haiti since at least the 18th century, when the city of Port-au-Prince was destroyed twice in 19 years. Haiti sits near the intersection of two tectonic plates that make up the Earth's crust. Earthquakes can occur when those plates move against each other and create friction.
Earthquakes have been wreaking havoc in Haiti since at least the 18th century, when the city of Port-au-Prince was destroyed twice in 19 years. Haiti sits near the intersection of two tectonic plates that make up the Earth's crust. Earthquakes can occur when those plates move against each other and create friction.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll rises to 1,419 as severe weather looms
Haitian authorities have raised the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Haiti over the weekend to 1,419.
Haitian authorities have raised the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Haiti over the weekend to 1,419.