In the early hours of a Monday morning, a significant earthquake shook Tibet. This tremor, which measured 5. 7 on the Richter scale, was recorded by scientists. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, which is relatively shallow. This depth is important because it means the earthquake was closer to the surface. When earthquakes happen near the surface, they can cause ...

The ground shook in Southern California on a Monday morning. A 5. 2 magnitude earthquake hit the region. This was not a big surprise. The area is known for its seismic activity. The epicenter was in San Diego County, just a few miles from Julian. This small mountain town is famous for its apple pie shops. The quake was felt as far north as Los Angeles County, a...

The South Pacific Ocean saw a significant seismic event on Monday. A powerful earthquake, measuring 7. 0 on the Richter scale, jolted the region. This tremor triggered a swift tsunami warning for Tonga. The U. S. Tsunami Warning System quickly sprang into action, alerting coastal areas within roughly 190 miles of the quake's origin. Fortunately, the all-clear was giv...

Southern California experienced a magnitude 4. 1 earthquake on a Sunday afternoon. The epicenter was pinpointed in the Santa Monica Mountains, near Malibu. People in Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Camarillo felt the strongest shaking. This quake was classified as "light" on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. It was strong enough to make dishes rattle an...

Earth's crust gave it's back-breaking tremble in the Caribbean Sea also called the West Indies. Seismologists on the ground worked hard to report that the original reading was a whopping 8 magnitude that later came down to 7. 6. More than 209 kilometers southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, the earthquake happened. Local scientists are constantly checking new inf...