The Latest Breaking News from US Geological Survey

What to Know about the Big Quake that Hit Türkiye and Syria

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Monday devastated wide swaths of Türkiye and Syria, killing thousands of people. Here's what to know about the quake. What happened? The quake hit at depth of 11 miles (18 kilometers) and was centered in southern Türkiye, near the northern border of Syria, according…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2023

Second powerful earthquake rocks Turkey hours after morning devastation

The tremor, measuring 7.5 magnitude was picked up about four kilometres outside Ekinozu

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

At least 100 deaths are reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered near Gaziantep, a provincial capital about 60 miles from the Syrian border.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2023

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Summit Crater Glows

Hawaii's Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images indicating Kilauea had begun erupting inside Halemaumau crater at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 6, 2023

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano begins erupting and spewing lava as officials issue red alert

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images indicating Kilauea had begun erupting inside Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit caldera

Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano eruption resumes, alert level raised -USGS

The Kilauea  volcano in Hawaii began erupting on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Service's volcanic activity notice said, after detecting a glow in the summit producing smog that is confined within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Reuters · Jan 6, 2023

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again; glow at summit crater

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has begun erupting inside its summit crater

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

At least 2 dead, 11 injured in 6.4 earthquake in Northern California

FORTUNA, Calif. — A powerful earthquake struck Humboldt County early Tuesday, killing at least two people, causing widespread damage to buildings and leaving tens of thousands without power.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 21, 2022

At least 2 dead, 11 injured in 6.4 earthquake in Northern California

FORTUNA, Calif. — A magnitude 6.4 earthquake that rattled Northern California early Tuesday has resulted in at least two deaths from medical emergencies, causing damage across the region and leaving tens of thousands without power in Humboldt County, according to authorities.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 21, 2022

6.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Northern California coast near Eureka

FERNDALE, Calif. — A large earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted the Northern California coastline near Eureka on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022