Understanding the Ring of Fire The Ring of Fire is an extensive area in the Pacific Ocean where numerous earthquakes and ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 1, 1946, a magnitude 8.6 earthquake ...

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region, causing strong tremors and panic among residents. No significant ...

The Japanese government has warned of catastrophic economic damage and nearly 300,000 deaths when the next "megaquake" hits the archipelagic nation, according to a new estimation released on Monday.

Earthquakes are often followed by aftershocks which can sometimes be as strong as the initial tremor. These can cause additional damage to already weakened structures. If you are indoors, be cautious ...

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours ...

This country is a meeting point for several tectonic plates including the Indian-Australian, Eurasian and Pacific.

On March 31, 2023, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted the waters off the southwestern coast of West Sumbawa, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The quake, occurring at 22:54 local time, had its epicenter ...

On a quiet Friday, a big earthquake hit Myanmar, killing more than 1,600 people and causing a lot of damage. Buildings fell, ...

While the Pacific Ring of Fire is widely recognized as a hotspot for earthquakes due to its tectonic plate boundaries, Malaysia's location may suggest relative safety. However, recent geological ...

A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar today (March 28), sending shockwaves as far as Bangkok and Chiang Mai in neighbouring Thailand.