Although no casualties were reported, this seismic event raised questions about its unusual nature and the safety of nearby regions, particularly Singapore. This article delves into the causes of the ...

In a surprising turn of events, a minor earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale hit Johor at 6:13 AM today. This seismic activity, while not severe, has raised concerns among residents and ...

New research from seismologist Alice Gabriel of UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests that the physics governing the behavior of small and large earthquakes are distinct from one ...

The first studies of the 28 March 2025 magnitude 7.8 Myanmar earthquake suggest that the southern portion of its rupture occurred at supershear velocity, reaching speeds of 5 to 6 kilometers per ...

Geologists have found that the rocks of the Barberton Greenstone Belt are similar to those subjected to earthquakes and landslides in New Zealand.

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When a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake shook Myanmar on March 28, 2025, it wasn’t just another powerful tremor—it was a geological ...

CCTV footage showed cars rocking and alarms going off, while residents described hearing a loud bang before the shaking began ...