earthquake, Richter magnitude scale

4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska on Thursday afternoon. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck around 3:24 p.m. PT in the Chugach Mountains near the city of Valdez, which has a population of about 3,900. The epicenter was east of Anchorage.
Bay Area hit with second 3.7-magnitude earthquake in three days
The magnitude 3.7 earthquake’s epicenter was recorded near Concord, California, but a U.S. Geological Survey report indicates light shaking was felt all throughout the Bay Area.
6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Mexico
The tremor was about five miles from Coalcoman de Vazquez Pallares, a municipality of around 20,000 people about 372 miles west of Mexico City.
Map: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan
A strong, 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 p.m. Japan time about 7 miles southeast of Miyazaki, Japan, data from the agency shows.
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US
The Japan earthquake struck days after a 3.2-magnitude earthquake was reported in California on January 8, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was cen
2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes in South Bay
A preliminary 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck early Friday morning near San Jose, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, centered about 10 miles east of San Jose, hit at 12:16 a.
Fact Check: Video shows Japan 2024 earthquake, not Tibet in 2025
Dashcam footage of the earthquake in Japan on New Year’s Day 2024 has been mislabeled online as showing the magnitude 6.8 ...
2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Richmond, Virginia Tuesday; no damage or injures reported
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Richmond, Virginia area Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological ...
Earthquake Rattles Richmond, VA As Residents Report 'Big Boom'
The 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, with shaking felt across Virginia and beyond.
Small earthquake rattles part of Virginia
No damage or injuries were reported from the small quake in central Virginia, but many people reported it to the U.S.
Paramount+ Sets Release Date for Docu ‘Death Without Mercy’ About Turkish-Syrian Border Earthquake (EXCLUSIVE)
Paramount+ has set a release date for the documentary 'Death Without Mercy' about the Turkish-Syrian border earthquake.
Tsunami advisory lifted after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan
Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of ...
Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami ...
Vancouver staff recommends spending additional $35M to earthquake-proof Cambie Street Bridge
Vancouver staff are asking council to approve an extra $35 million to seismically upgrade the Cambie Street Bridge.
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