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One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunami waves to wash ashore in Japan and Alaska and calls for people around the Pacific to be on alert ...

There have been at least two earthquakes this year within 20 miles of one another. We spoke with an expert about what this ...

Once in a while, the people of California have the ground reminded of the fact that the ground is, in reality, unrest.

There was no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake, and no major damages or injuries were reported.

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Unlike hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters, earthquakes don't have an annual season that homeowners can prepare for. But they do hit certain parts of the country more than others ...