MONTEREY COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.7 magnitude quake was registered near San Simeon Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

After analyzing seven years of earthquake data from the Midland Basin, a team of scientists at The University of Texas at Austin has found that seismic activity is probably on the move northeast toward the community of Big ...

Some more seismic activity is shaking up the New York metro area to start the month of August. A magnitude 2.7 earthquake sent minor shockwaves to parts of New York and New Jersey just after noon Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to data from the U.S. Geological ...

The quake came during a cluster that saw over a dozen other earthquakes reported over a 24-hour period, the USGS map shows.

Earthquakes aren't uncommon in some parts, but recent earthquake activity in New Jersey is rare and leaves many questioning why it seems to be happening so much lately. Within a few days, two small earthquakes hit north Jersey. According to United States ...

The recent, small earthquakes in New Jersey, that rattled the New York metro area, serve as a reminder that seismic activity does occur in the region, according to experts, who say it's actually quite common. Two minor earthquakes with an epicenter in ...

Yes, Hurricane Melissa affected seismic activity, but it did not cause a crack in the seafloor that will lead to a major earthquake. Our expert debunks a viral claim.

Northern California residents experienced a gentle reminder of the region’s seismic activity Monday evening when a minor earthquake rippled through the area west of Los Banos. The 3.3-magnitude temblor, while relatively small by California standards ...

Over 400 earthquakes have been recorded in Massachusetts since 1668, according to the Northeast States Emergency Consortium. Federal cuts to the U.S. Geological Survey have prompted fears of losing vital information on earthquake activity and preparedness.