As the world's tectonic plates crash, grind and dive into one another ... killed no one, here are the 20 largest earthquakes ever recorded, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). 21.

The massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the far eastern coast of Russia was the largest the world’s seen since 2011, when a 9.0 magnitude one struck Japan, according to the U.S ...

Russia's massive quake has already triggered at least 10 aftershocks, and could continue for months, according to scientists.

Staying up-to-date on earthquake activity There is a map from the United States Geological Survey that you can check out to stay updated on the most recent earthquakes magnitude 2.5+ around the world.

The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, is now among the top 10 strongest ever recorded globally.

With the US Geological Survey recording the magnitude at 8.8, the Russian earthquake is now the world's biggest in 14 years and the sixth strongest earthquake ever measured.

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake – one of the most powerful in recorded history – struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday, prompting tsunami watches and warnings around the globe. But how does it ...

Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench—seven kilometers below sea level—lie hidden clues about some of ...

An earthquake swarm in Northern California early Thursday was another round of recurring temblors in a seismically active ...