U.S. Geological Survey

New Zealand begins evacuating tourists from quake-hit town

WOODEND, New Zealand (Reuters) -- New Zealand emergency services and defense personnel began evacuating hundreds of tourists and residents from the…

Building collapses in dramatic earthquake footage

KUMAMOTO CITY, Japan (Reuters) - At least three people died and seven remain in critical condition after two powerful earthquakes…

Indonesians flee to higher ground after quake

PADANG, Indonesia (Reuters) -- A massive quake struck on Wednesday (March 2) off the Indonesia island of Sumatra, leading to…

6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Ambon, Indonesia

An earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitudes on Wednesday evening rocked the Malaku provincial capital of Ambon, Indonesia. According to the U.S. Geological…

Earthquake causes heavy damage to renowned fort in India’s Kashmir

A renown fort in India's northernmost state suffered severe damage in an earthquake on Monday (October 26), said an official.…

Spain hit by magnitude 5 quake but no damage reported

A magnitude 5 earthquake shook central and eastern Spain yesterday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake's epicenter was close…

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