An earthquake happened Friday morning in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, which caused shaking across eastern Pennsylvania and beyond. While no damage has been reported as of Friday afternoon ...

A powerful rush-hour earthquake that rocked Taiwan, one of the best-prepared locations in the world for temblors, on Wednesday morning could provide crucial lessons for Southern California.

Earthquakes can happen anywhere and at any time. Being prepared and knowing what to do when an earthquake starts could save your life. Mandy Sleight Contributor Mandy Sleight is a freelance writer ...

An earthquake is a sudden, fierce shaking of the Earth's surface that's caused by movements in the planet's outermost layer, according to NASA. "It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable ...

Scary video has emerged of a group of nurses jumping to action to protect newborns at a neonatal unit in Taipei during the devastating earthquake that rocked Taiwan. The three nurses are seen ...

Even if Friday’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey did not cause obvious damage to your house or business, it’s still a smart idea to immediately check your property, experts said.

RANDOLPH, N.J. -- Friday's earthquake is being blamed for a water main break in Randolph that sent water gushing into the middle of a street. Residents on Pleasant Hill Road dealt with water ...

Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour Wednesday, damaging buildings and highways and leaving nine people dead.

You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Earthquakes are a part of life in California, and we’re overdue for a major one. Your preparation now will help you ...

When tectonic plates get grumpy and shift, it creates seismic waves from the sudden energy release -- also known as an ...