Discover interesting facts about how big earthquakes can get, why earthquakes happen, and why they're so hard to predict.

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is encouraging everyone in Illinois to practice how to ...

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"Remember, during an earthquake: drop, cover and hold on for safety," the agency said. Ebel said "there certainly will be aftershocks that will be recorded seismically." "If the aftershocks get to ...

Locals shared their experiences and the sound heard during the earthquake, with many comparing it to an explosion or the sound of a large vehicle striking a structure. Majid Ghayoomi, a UNH ...

No alerts were issued for the mainland U.S. During the uncertainty that followed the earthquake, local authorities in the Cayman Islands and Puerto Rico warned residents to stay out of the water.

USGS officials said: "The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on. Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy.

“You should also hold regular drills to practice what to do during an earthquake. It’s the best way to keep you and your family safe.” Staff at Mary C. Dondero Elementary School in ...

“You should also hold regular drills to practice what to do during an earthquake. It’s the best way to keep you and your family safe.” During an earthquake, officials advised that if you are ...

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake off of Maine rocked the New England coast from Augusta to Cape Cod on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred 6.8 miles off the ...