Earthquakes are different, because they happen without warning at all times of the year, no matter what season it is. That's why you have to practice earthquake drills at school as well as at home.

Not exactly, but it is very, very unlikely that an earthquake that large in size will ever occur. Earthquake size, or magnitude, is largely determined by the length of the fault line it ruptures on.

This morning's earthquake was a shock for everyone. But for kids, it can be even more scary and confusing — so we asked a child psychologist for their advice on talking your child through it.

This morning's earthquake was a shock for everyone. But for kids, it can be even more scary and confusing — so we asked a child psychologist for their advice on talking your child through it.

Discover interesting facts about how big earthquakes can get, why earthquakes happen, and why they're so hard to predict.

You don't want to scare your kids, but you do need them to be prepared for what to do before, during and after the shaking of a major (or even minor) earthquake.

Earthquake: An earthquake is a dangerous natural disaster that causes significant damage to life and property worldwide every year. Understanding earthquakes is essential for everyone, and in this ...

How to talk to kids about fires and earthquakes, before and after they happen Chloe Hoskins, 7, tags along with her father, who was checking on a neighbor’s burned out property in the Coffey ...

Earthquakes strike at a moment's notice. Here are seven steps you can take to help prepare your family, according to emergency and disaster preparedness experts.