The Latest Breaking News from Earthquakes

It was the largest earthquake in the Hunter Valley in 20 years.

Beachgoers found a rare oarfish off California two days before an earthquake, mirroring folklore that says the deep-sea creatures are "doomsday fish."

Kayak adventurers found an incredibly rare, 4-meter-long “sea serpent” washed ashore in San Diego. It was the latest in only 20 encounters in California waters since 1901. The post “Bad Omen”: Rare Sea Serpent Surfaces In San Diego Waters, Linked To Earthquake Legend first appeared on Bored Panda.

After a series of natural disasters – from the Canterbury earthquakes to Cyclone Gabrielle – real doubt hangs over the insurance options available to some New Zealand homeowners.

Recent seismic activity in Southern California raises concerns about earthquake preparedness in the region.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of the risk of a huge earthquake along the Pacific coast

The uptick in seismic activity began on Monday morning, prompting park officials to secure several areas

Ancient Roman city was destroyed by eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79AD

Victims who perished in Pompeii after the devastating 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius may have been killed by a simultaneous earthquake, according to new research published on Thursday.

Changes in sea level and glacial melt could make earthquakes more likely in the coming years.

River’s main channel previously ran about 100km south of Dhaka in Bangladesh