The largest recorded earthquake in United States history was the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake, which struck on March 27, 1964, and registered magnitude 9.2 on the moment magnitude scale, according to ...

First responders in Alaska have conducted dozens of rescues after the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered the region, washing ...

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Alaska's Aleutian Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

A 7.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia caused a tsunami scare. Here's why we fear the destructive waves ...

Supershear earthquakes, which cause intense shaking, are more common than once thought, posing a risk to California. New research urges updates to seismic forecasts and infrastructure assessments, ...

Supershear earthquakes are more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across California.

Here are my tips for what to do before, during and after an earthquake. The more prepared you are, the more you'll be able to ...