Earthquake reported in Rockville, Maryland: USGS
A small earthquake was reported early Tuesday morning in Rockville, Maryland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
12 years after earthquake hit DC region, head of damaged National Cathedral gargoyle reattached
An unusual milestone was reached Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral where crews reattached the head of a gargoyle statue that was damaged twelve years ago during a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the D.C. region.
Turkey Earthquake: Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team touches down
A Virginia search and rescue team sent to Turkey to help recovery efforts following a catastrophic earthquake is on the ground.
Turkey Earthquake: Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team deployed to help
Fairfax County's Urban Search and Rescue Team has been dispatched to assist in the rescue efforts following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Turkey and neighboring Syria Monday.
Earthquake rattles southwest Virginia town
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake rattled a southwest Virginia town early Tuesday morning. The United States Geological Survey says the quake struck Independence, Virginia around 5:25 a.m.
Small earthquake reported in Sykesville, Maryland
A small earthquake was reported late Tuesday night in Sykesville, Maryland.
DC marks 11 years since earthquake damaged landmarks, rattled east coast
The Washington, D.C. region is marking 11 years since a magnitude 5.8 earthquake near Mineral, Virginia rattled the east coast and caused significant damage to some of the most famous landmarks in the nation’s capital.
Powerful earthquake shakes southern Peru
The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook southern Peru on Thursday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
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.
New Zealand prime minister keeps cool amid earthquake during news conference
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was visibly startled by an earthquake during a news conference, but she quickly smiled and turned her attention back to the reporter.
10 years since earthquake impacted D.C., damaged Washington Monument, National Cathedral
Monday marks 10 years since a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the D.C. region, damaging the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll rises to 1,419 as severe weather looms
Haitian authorities have raised the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Haiti over the weekend to 1,419.
2.6 magnitude earthquake reported in Baltimore area
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake was reported in the Baltimore area on Friday afternoon.
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.
China earthquakes: 2 strong temblors shake regions, killing 1
The U.S. Geological Survey says a second earthquake has hit China. A 7.3-magnitude quake hit Southern Qinghai early Saturday.
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.
12-year-old girl dead after magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Croatia
A strong earthquake hit central Croatia on Tuesday, causing major damage to homes and other buildings in a town southeast of the capital. Authorities said a girl was killed and at least 20 people were injured in the quake.
2 earthquakes strike off coast of Alaska, shaking Aleutian communities
Two sizeable earthquakes shook several communities in the North Pacific off the coast of Alaska.
Large quake hits in Aegean Sea near Greece and Turkey: 6 dead, more than 200 injured
Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca tweeted that four people were killed in Izmir and 120 were injured. He said 38 ambulances, two ambulance helicopters and 35 medical rescue teams were working in Izmir.
Powerful earthquake near Alaska triggers tsunami warning
A powerful earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean south of the Alaska Peninsula on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 7.5-magnitude earthquake prompted the National Tsunami Center to issue a tsunami warning for south Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.