M=5.5 earthquake shakes Chile’s capital city of Santiago
This morning’s earthquake was widely felt throughout the capital city which is home to over 7 million people.
M=5.3 earthquake strikes East Africa Rift
Yesterday’s M=5.3 earthquake struck underneath Lake Edward in western Uganda.
Which fault ruptured in the M=6.6 Kos-Bodrum earthquake?
While the fault that ruptured in last week’s Kos-Bodrum earthquake is still up for debate, we now know that the M=7.7 earthquake in the Commander Islands ruptured the Bering Fault Zone
Μ = 6.6 σεισμός κοντά σε ελληνικά και τουρκικά τουριστικά θέρετρα πιθανώς διέρρηξε το ρήγμα της Gökova
Το ελληνικό νησί της Κω υπέστη σοβαρές ζημιές στο σεισμό της 21ης Ιουλίου M = 6.6.
M=6.6 earthquake near Greek and Turkish tourist hotspots likely ruptured the Gökova Fault
The shock ended 600 years of seismic sleep at the ancient castle town
Earthquake offshore of Japan shakes crippled Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant
Today’s M=5.8 earthquake is likely a late aftershock of the 2011 M=9.0 Tohoku quake
Yesterday’s M=7.7 Kamchatka strike-slip earthquake was preceded by foreshocks
A M=6.2 earthquake struck approximately 12 hours prior to the M=7.7 earthquake off the Commander Islands
State redraws active fault strands in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica
New mapping performed by the California Geological Survey reveals several fault traces in Southern California.
M=4.2 earthquake in Oklahoma widely felt throughout Midwest
Today’s earthquake was felt in five states in the Midwest
M=6.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Papua New Guinea
This area in Papua New Guinea is highly seismically active due to subduction at the New Britain Trench.
A M=7 aftershock is 300 times more likely in the week after a M=7 mainshock in new study
The supercomputer simulations attempt to capture the role of ‘fault contagion’ in earthquake sequences, as an update to the official California seismic hazard model
Second large earthquake on Philippine Fault in four days
These two earthquakes give clues to the next earthquake in the ongoing Philippine sequence.
Rare M=5.8 Montana earthquake the largest to hit the region since the 1959 M=7.3 Hebgen Lake earthquake
Today’s M=5.8 earthquake in western Montana was felt as far as Seattle and Portland, over 730 km away.
Late aftershock of 2010 M=8.8 Maule earthquake strikes offshore Chile
Yesterday’s M=5.9 earthquake offshore of Chile occurred in a region that was positively stressed in the 2010 M=8.8 Maule earthquake.
Sileri Crater in Indonesia erupts, leaving several injured and forces evacuation
Sileri Crater is within the Dieng Volcanic Complex, in central Java. Indonesia as a whole has the most active volcanoes of any country on earth.
Greenland earthquake was a phantom, but the landslide and tsunami were real
Scientists now know that a tectonic event did not trigger the landslide and fatal tsunami in Greenland 11 days ago.
In progress seismic swarm west of Reno, Nevada
The active earthquake swarm west of Reno, Nevada is located in an area susceptible to M=6+ quakes
Weekend earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault mark tips of great historic quakes
The earthquakes over the weekend, occurred at the tips of quakes in 1906 and 1812.
Poás Volcano near San Jose, Costa Rica, reawakens
Recent activity at Poás Volcano in Costa Rica is considered “out of the ordinary” by Professor J. Maarten de Moor at the Observatorio Vulcanologico y Sismologico de Costa Rica.
M6.8 earthquake frames Guatemala’s seismic past and future
Today’s M=6.8 earthquake off the coast of Guatemala is the second large earthquake to hit the country in the last eight days.
M=3.0 earthquake strikes near Berkeley, felt in Oakland and San Francisco
Today’s M=3.3 earthquake likely occurred on a structure associated with the Hayward Fault, which runs through the East Bay
Tropical Storm Cindy threatens to flood Shreveport and Mobile
Tropical Storm Cindy, the second tropical storm of the season, is expected to make landfall either tonight or tomorrow morning.
Widely felt earthquake shakes Augusta, Georgia
Today’s M=3.2 earthquake was felt in Atlanta, over 200 km away
Earthquake in Greenland triggers fatal landslide-induced tsunami
While the earthquake over the weekend was tectonic in nature, Greenland also experiences glacial earthquakes.
Continued seismicity around yesterday’s M=6.9 Guatemala earthquake
In addition to the typical mainshock-aftershock sequence, there is a prominent streak of seismicity offshore of Guatemala
Deep M=6.9 earthquake in Guatemala possibly preceded by foreshock sequence
Despite the earthquake’s magnitude, only moderate damage was sustained, and there is only one reported injury.
M=6.3 earthquake in the Aegean Sea near the Greece-Turkey border causes injuries and damage
Today’s M=6.3 earthquake caused significant damage to the Greek island of Lesbos, a popular tourist destination.
M=5.3 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
In addition to volcanic eruptions, Hawaii’s Big Island is also susceptible to moderate-large earthquakes.
M=3.7 earthquake near South Lake Tahoe
Yesterday’s M=3.7 earthquake occurred in the Walker Lane Fault System, which is similar to California’s San Andreas Fault System.
Terremoto de M=5.6 golpea la frontera de Ecuador y Perú
Mientras que el terremoto del día de hoy de M=5.6 ocurrió sobre la placa en proceso de subducción, en esta región también son comunes temblores de la corteza superficiales.
M=5.6 earthquake strikes Ecuador-Peru border
While today’s M=5.6 earthquake occurred on the subducting slab, shallow crustal quakes are also common in this region.
M=3.2 earthquake near southern tip of San Jacinto Fault
Yesterday’s earthquake occurred along the San Jacinto Fault, which is capable of M=7.5 earthquakes.
A seismic swarm in progress in Western Turkey, near Izmir
The ongoing seismic swarm in Western Turkey is in an area undergoing active continental extension.
Earthquake strikes the Philippines and shakes Manila
Yesterday’s M=5.4 earthquake in the Philippines also highlights the seismic threat posed to the capital city of Manila.
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前震序列伴隨規模5.0台灣中埔地震
當地時間5月24日台灣西南部發生一起芮氏式規模5.0地震。在該地震發生前的33小時内，當地陸續發生了一系列前震。
M=5.0 Taiwan earthquake preceded by foreshock sequence
Today’s M=5.0 earthquake in Taiwan was preceded by 5 foreshocks.
The San Andreas’ sister faults in Northern California
While the San Andreas shows almost not signs of seismic activity in Northern California, two of its sister faults show significant seismicity.
A seismic swarm in progress beneath the Seattle Fault
The recent seismic swarm took place beneath the Seattle Fault Zone, which is susceptible to large, damaging earthquake.
Terremotos del Golfo de California evidencian zona de ruptura rápida
Los terremotos del día de ayer ocurrieron en una parte altamente activa del Golfo de California, donde existe una ruptura más rápida que en otras partes del Golfo.
Gulf of California earthquakes highlight zone of rapid rupture
Yesterday’s earthquakes occurred in a highly active part of the Gulf of California where there is more rapid rupture than other parts of the Gulf.
M=5.8 earthquake in Iran claims lives and collapses buildings
The M=5.8 earthquake on Saturday caused up to 70% damage in 14 villages.
M=6.2 subduction zone earthquake strikes El Salvador
Today’s M=6.2 earthquake offshore of El Salvador caused light shaking in the capital city of San Salvador.
M=5.4 earthquake along the Tashkurgan Fault takes lives in western China
Today’s M=5.4 earthquake in western China occurred on a spectacular normal fault in the Tashkurgen Valley.
Burst of earthquakes along the Alaskan archipelago
The recent earthquakes along the Aleutian Islands in Alaska have occurred in an area susceptible to M=7.5 quakes.
Terremoto de M= 5.4 en Perú resalta una zona sísmica en los Andes
By David Jacobson, Temblor Click here for English version See earthquakes in Peru A las 3:08 a.m. tiempo local, golpeó un terremoto de M=5.4 en el norte de Perú …
M=5.8 earthquake in Tajikistan strikes two days after a M=5.9
Today’s M=5.8 earthquake in Tajikistan is likely an aftershock of a M=5.9 quake two days ago.
Breached levees: flooding extends beyond mandatory flood insurance zone
Heavy rainfall in the Midwest reached such levels that levees were overtopped and breached, leading to even more flooding.
Current Midwest flooding highlights strengths and weaknesses of FEMA mapping program
Recent flooding in the Midwest illustrates how areas at risk of flooding are not covered in the FEMA flood mapping program.
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M=3.1 Santa Monica Fault Zone earthquake awakens West Los Angeles
Last night’s M=3.1 earthquake was widely felt in both Santa Monica and West Los Angeles.
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Shallow M=6.3 earthquake pair strikes British Columbia and Alaska
A M=6.2 earthquake at 4:31 a.m. local time was followed by a M=6.3 less than two hours later.
Earthquake strikes off southern Philippines
Today’s M=6.8 earthquake occurred in a region that has seen 4 other M=6.6+ earthquake in the last 90 years.
A M~8.3 Chile earthquake has become more likely
Due to earthquakes in 2010, 2015, and a swarm in the last week, a M=8.3 earthquake is more likely to strike offshore of Chile.
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M=6.9 earthquake in Chile follows intense seismic swarm
A M=6.9 earthquake offshore of Chile, near the cities of Valparaiso and Santiago follows an intense seismic swarm that started two days ago.
Terremoto de M=6.0 apunta a un enjambre sísmico lejos de Valparaíso, Chile
Santiago, la capital de Chile, se encuentra a otros 100 km (60 millas) tierra adentro, donde se sintió más ampliamente el sismo más grande.
M=6.0 earthquake punctuates a sustained seismic swarm off Valparaíso, Chile
A series of eight M~5 shocks has just occurred on or near the megathrust surface 30 km (18 mi) offshore the major port city of Valparaiso, Chile.
Türkiye’nin batısı ikiz depremlerle sarsıldı
Türkiye’nin batısında, 5 büyüklüğünde iki deprem birbiri ardına bir saat içinde hissedildi.
Terremoto de Magnitud 6.0 (M=6.0) sacude al Amazonas
By David Jacobson, Temblor See earthquakes in Peru El día de ayer, a las 12:49 p.m., hora local, un terremoto de M=6.0 sacudió el norte de Perú y se …
M=3.7 California earthquake highlights area of induced seismicity
The location of yesterday’s M=3.7 earthquake was within the Geysers Geothermal Field, which is the site of numerous induced earthquakes.
M=5.9 earthquake shakes the Philippines
Saturday’s M=5.9 was felt 100 km north of the epicenter in the capital city of Manila, which is home to over 1.5 million people.
Earthquakes in Washington D.C.
A bill passed by the House of Representatives would allocate funding towards an earthquake early warning system for the Pacific Northwest.
M=6.1 earthquake in Iran: A near miss
Had today’s M=6.1 quake been underneath a populated center, the effects could have been much worse.
Hayward Fault Scavenger Hunt: Curbside Geology at its Best
Team Temblor took a trip to the Hayward Fault with USGS paleoseismologist David Schwartz.
La falla detrás de la catastrófica inundación Colombiana
By Ross Stein and David Jacobson, Temblor Check your flood risk Click here for english version Al final de la semana pasada, lluvias torrenciales en Colombia terminaron en deslizamientos …
The fault behind the catastrophic Colombian flood
The flooding in Colombia over the weekend was likely influenced by active faulting in the Colombian Andes.
M=4 earthquake at southern tip of the great 1906 San Andreas rupture
This morning’s earthquake occurred at a transitional point between the Santa Cruz Mountains and creeping sections of the San Andreas Fault.
M=5.7 earthquake highlights rifting Gulf of California
Yesterday’s M=5.7 quake in the Gulf of California occurred in an area where tectonic forces are causing Baja California to move farther from mainland Mexico.
What I learned crawling underneath your house
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Evidence for pre-Columbian tsunamis in the Caribbean?
Displaced coral appears to suggest enormous waves in the Caribbean prior to Columbus
Should California abandon the National Flood Insurance Program?
California is considering leaving the National Flood Insurance Program in favor of a state-run program.
Spotlight on a seismic retrofit
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New model aims to help improve resilience to subduction zone earthquakes
A new model aims to incorporate all hazards posed by subduction zone earthquakes into a single tool.
M=5.2 earthquake shakes Chile
Last night’s earthquake could be an aftershock of the September 16, 2015 M=8.3 Illapel quake.
“Very real” threat of earthquakes prompts Los Angeles County to sue oil and gas regulators
The move was made to keep the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility closed
New study finds Los Angeles and San Diego are at risk from M=7.3+ offshore earthquakes
The Newport-Inglewood and Rose Canyon faults, believed to be separate systems, are now shown to be one system capable of rupturing in M=7.3+ earthquakes.
Switzerland shaken by largest earthquake in 12 years
Yesterday’s M=4.3 earthquake was felt in Zurich, which is home to nearly 400,000 people.
M=6.3 earthquake shakes Papua New Guinea
Yesterday’s earthquake took place in a region which has seen 13 M=7.5 earthquakes since 1900.
Oil companies sued over earthquakes
The Pawnee Nation is suing oil companies over their role in the September 3, 2016 M=5.8 Pawnee earthquake
USGS study finds new evidence of San Andreas Fault earthquakes
New evidence for 10 ground-rupturing earthquakes was discovered in Southern California along the Big Bend section of the San Andreas Fault.
Oklahoma seismic hazard as high as California
When induced earthquakes are included, the seismic hazard for 2017 in Oklahoma is as high or higher than most places in California.
Can rain cause earthquakes?
Scientists remain divided as to whether there is a clear correlation between heavy rainfall and increased seismicity
Finding Nemo? Earthquake wipes out sea life
Submarine landslides during the November 2016 Kaikoura, New Zealand earthquake wiped out a hotbed of sea life.
M=4.2 Washington earthquake highlights zone of Cascadia slow slip
Last night’s earthquake was located in a region on the Cascadia Subduction Zone currently undergoing a slow slip event.
California floods continue to wreak havoc
Flooding in San Jose has forced the evacuations of thousands of residents, with no timetable on when they will be allowed home.
Protecting the Bay Area’s water resources from earthquakes
A $4.8 billion project to protect the Bay Area’s water resources is approximately 91% finished.
Oroville Dam is also at seismic risk
Fluctuations in water levels at Lake Oroville are known have caused earthquakes. In 1975, a M=5.8 shook the area.
Santa Monica looks to pass new retrofitting requirements
Tomorrow, Santa Monica will look to enact the nation’s most extensive retrofitting initiative.
Seismic swarm in Turkey gently stresses a major fault zone
Seismic activity around Edremit Fault Zone in the western Turkey should be monitored closely
San Andreas Fault earthquake wakes San Bernardino and Riverside
Today’s M=3.4 earthquake in the San Bernardino Mountains occurred along a segment of the San Andreas Fault.
M=6.3 earthquake shakes Pakistan’s Makran Coast
Today’s M=6.3 earthquake struck just 85 km northeast of a M=8.0 quake in 1945
Increased seismicity highlights Napa County seismic hazard
In recent days, increased seismicity around Lake Berryessa highlights a large hazard to the region.
Seismic activity increase seen in Idaho and greater Yellowstone region
In the last month, there have been seven M=3+ earthquakes in and around the greater Yellowstone region.
Understanding how to protect your home from earthquakes
A recent study indicates that California homeowners lack a comprehensive understanding of how to protect themselves from earthquake damage.
Californians eligible for $3,000 grant to seismically retrofit their homes
Until February 27, you may be eligible to apply for a $3,000 grant to seismically retrofit your home.
Earthquake-induced mountaineering
Nearly 2 years after the Nepal earthquake, a team will be sent to Mt. Everest to see if the quake caused the world’s tallest mountain to shrink.
Eye in the sky: Saving lives after an earthquake with drones
When most people think of drones, they think of privacy issues and hobbyists that get in the way. However, as technology continually improves scientists are now using drones to save lives.