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Seismic events, aftershocks, tsunamigenic quakes, and building damage.
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2.4 magnitude earthquake registered near Hawthorne, CA on Sept. 12
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (95+ words) LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA - A 2.4 magnitude quake struck close to Hawthorne at midnight on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 12:35 a.m. The epicenter was approximately 1 mile east-northeast of Hawthorne, at a depth of…...
Los Angeles Earthquake Cluster Rattles California With More
25+ min ago (273+ words) Than 60 Tremors, Raising Travel Safety Concerns The activity recorded on September 13 was not an isolated incident but part of a wider regional pattern of instability. Beyond the South Los Angeles cluster, the seismic energy extended to the coast, where two…...
Magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes in Contra Costa County early Monday
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (90+ words) A magnitude 3.0 earthquake shook the area near Brentwood, California on the morning of September 14, 2026 A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck on Monday morning in Contra Costa County near Brentwood, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at 6:47 a.m., with its epicenter about…...
90 micro-earthquakes rattle Southern California
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (124+ words) Dozens of earthquakes shook parts of Southern California over the weekend. The phenomenon is called a swarm. The Los Angeles Times said that the swarm of 90 small quakes rattled South Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday. They were all near…...
Underground map of Los Angeles area predicts seismic shaking
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (195+ words) Image by Luke Bartini from Pixabay A new underground map of the Los Angeles region tracks the possible impacts of seismic activity, providing a tool to assess building safety. The structure and composition of the ground greatly influences the strength…...
Minor earthquake reported in southern Illinois Monday, USGS says
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (196+ words) A minor earthquake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey in southern Illinois Monday morning. According to data from the USGS, the 2.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded approximately three miles to the southwest of the town of Valier, which is located in…...
Moderate but deep magnitude 5.2 earthquake 76 km northwest of Lae, Papua New Guinea
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Scientists Can Predict Where the Next Devastating Earthquake Will Hit - AOL
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (296+ words) The eastern coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula experienced a magnitude 8.8 megathrust earthquake in late July 2025. While the earthquake created only moderate damage and a minimal tsunami, a new study gathered satellite data related to the earthquake and created an algorithm…...
Sept. 14: Earthquake of 2.1 magnitude detected near Anza, CA
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (231+ words) Fresno Bee RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Anza around midday Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. At 12:02 p.m., a tremor shook the region at a depth of 3 miles, with its epicenter roughly 2 miles west-southwest of Anza....
Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Joins Start Of School Year
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (323+ words) September 14, 2026 Hour: 2:40 pm On Monday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez joined the start of classes for the 2026-2027 school year at the Elias Toro National Basic School in Caracas. Venezuela Announces New Appointments in Oil and Foreign Affairs During the event,…...