Earthquake swarm: More than 40 quakes reported off Oregon coast in 24 hours

More than 40 earthquakes were recorded in 24 hours off the Oregon coast, but experts say that the cluster of quakes is not cause for alarm.

Peru struck by magnitude-7.5 earthquake, USGS says

The quake occurred at 5:52 a.m. (1052 GMT) and its epicenter was in the Amazon region, 42 kilometers (26 miles) north northwest of the city of Barranca. It had a magnitude of 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Hawaii earthquakes: 2 strong shakes off Big Island coast

Two strong earthquakes - both over 6.0 in magnitude - struck off the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii on Sunday.

Strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.

Haiti earthquake: Death toll soars past 1,900

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.

Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297

The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti climbed to 1,297 on Sunday, a day after the powerful temblor turned thousands of structures into rubble and set off frantic rescue efforts ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching storm.

Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake kills at least 304 people in Haiti

The widespread damage could worsen by early next week, with Tropical Storm Grace predicted to reach Haiti late Monday or early Tuesday.

Tsunami warning lifted after 8.2 earthquake off coast of Alaska

A tsunami warning and advisory issued for parts of Alaska after a large earthquake struck off the coast of the peninsula was lifted early Thursday morning.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Philippines

The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Alaska

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck central Alaska late Sunday, reported the U.S. Geological Survey.

Preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Huntington Park

A preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Thursday morning near Huntington Park, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggering tsunami advisory for part of coast

The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.

8.1-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning, forces thousands to evacuate

A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.

Powerful quake strikes New Zealand, prompting tsunami warnings

The U.S. Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Croatia; 6 deaths reported

In Petrinja, cries could be heard from underneath destroyed houses. One woman was found alive some four hours after the quake.