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Sep 19, 2022 · View Media Details. The Latest Earthquake web application displays information in real-time and near-real-time for magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes in the U.S. and magnitude 4.5+ earthquakes around the world. This interactive tool allows you to view a list and map of earthquakes and to fine-tune the display with various settings.
Apr 5, 2024 · The rare 4.8 earthquake that struck northern New Jersey Friday was the third-strongest to strike the state, according to CNN analysis of US Geological Survey data. The Friday morning earthquake...
May 12, 2024 · Earthquake, any sudden shaking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves through Earth’s rocks. Earthquakes occur most often along geologic faults, narrow zones where rock masses move in relation to one another. Learn more about the causes and effects of earthquakes in this article.
Apr 5, 2024 · Earthquake Rattles Northeast, but Little Damage Is Reported - The New York Times. A magnitude-4.8 earthquake sent tremors from Philadelphia to Boston and jolted buildings in New York City. An...
Largest earthquakes, significant events, lists and maps by magnitude, by year, or by location. Special Earthquakes, Earthquake Sequences, and Fault Zones. Compilations of information about significant earthquakes, swarms or sequences, and fault zones of interest. Earthquake Photo Collections.
Terminology. An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes may also be referred to as quakes, tremors, or temblors. The word tremor is also used for non-earthquake seismic rumbling .