The US experiences violent earthquakes, but the damage and death toll is much lower than in many countries because of the ...

There is a 60% chance of a 6.7 or greater earthquake occurring in Southern California, according to the Southern California ...

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar shook the Earth as far as Bangkok. Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar suffered extensive damage.

If passed, the screenings would impact owners of two types of buildings in San Francisco, which could need retrofit upgrades to become earthquake safe.

UCSD’s Englekirk Structural Engineering Center is testing a 10-story cold steel-form structure on the world’s largest shake ...

Over a week after Myanmar’s catastrophic earthquake, casualty numbers are still climbing. Meanwhile, across India, mild ...

Dr. McBride advised researching local protocols for earthquake response. Oftentimes the manager or safety officer at your hotel can provide guidance. Such local knowledge was invaluable to ...

Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on ...

That earthquake killed four people and injured ... a fire captain with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection/San Diego County Fire, said no injuries or major damage were ...

While no building can be completely earthquake-proof, Petco Park was constructed to meet the highest standards for earthquake resistance.

First, seismologists and earthquake engineers at the U.S. Geological ... including seismic safety and disaster response. Merit-based civil service matters for safety While the work of these ...