An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, setting off tsunami warnings around the world.

As the world's tectonic plates crash, grind and dive into one another, they release their pent-up energy in giant earthquakes that can rock the ground, trigger volcanic eruptions, move mountains and ...

Earthquakes are among nature’s most powerful and destructive forces, capable of reshaping entire regions in seconds. This article explores the top 10 largest earthquakes ever recorded in history ...

From a surprise temblor in the Mississippi Valley to colossal ruptures and tsunamis around the Pacific Ring of Fire, these are some of the biggest earthquakes in modern times.

Earthquakes are rare on the eastern side of the country,, but a handful of stronger quakes have made their mark on history. Here’s a breakdown of 10 of the largest to hit the eastern half of ...

Although Sunday's Napa shake-up was one of California's biggest in recent memory, the state has a history of far bigger geological rumblings.