Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Nevada

The quake struck about 20 miles southeast of the town of Mina at a depth of almost four miles.

• Nov 13, 2020

Earthquake strikes Turkey and Greece, killing at least 19

The earthquake rattled cities and unleashed a tsunami that flooded streets in western Turkey.

• Oct 30, 2020

5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes North Carolina

It's the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916. It was felt as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina.

• Aug 10, 2020

Deadly earthquake hits southern Mexico

A powerful earthquake centered near the southern Mexico resort of Huatulco killed at least two people, swayed buildings in Mexico City and sent thousands fleeing into the streets.

• Jun 23, 2020
• 00:31

Map shows increased Bay Area quake risks

The U.S. Geological Survey released a new hazard map which puts areas of the East Bay and San Jose at a higher risk for damage. Tall buildings in areas of the East and South Bay could be hit the hardest. CBS station KPIX's Andrea Nakano reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 01:54

Earthquake kills at least 18 people in Turkey

The quake injured more than 300 and left several trapped, Turkish officials said.

• Jan 24, 2020

Another earthquake rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico

The magnitude 5.9. quake was the strongest shake yet since a magnitude 6.4 quake struck before dawn Tuesday.

• Jan 11, 2020

4.5-magnitude earthquake hits Puerto Rico

The most recent quake occurred eight miles south of Guayanilla at a shallow depth of four miles and was felt in the capital of San Juan and elsewhere in Puerto Rico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

• Jan 2, 2020

Death toll mounts as Albania digs out from powerful earthquake

Rescuers were still scrabbling to try and reach people trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings, and officials say hundreds have been injured by the 6.4 magnitude quake

• Nov 26, 2019

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake kills 20 and causes severe damage

A bridge, hospital and other buildings on one of Indonesia's less populated islands were damaged and thousands took refuge in shelters

• Sep 26, 2019

Powerful earthquake kills at least 19 people in Pakistan

Officials say the 5.8 magnitude temblor left more than 300 others injured as it destroyed homes and businesses in the country's northeast

• Sep 24, 2019

6.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Oregon coast

The quake didn't trigger a tsunami or cause immediate damage and was located about 150 miles from land at a depth of 7 miles in the Pacific Ocean

• Aug 29, 2019

Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged

The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators

• Jul 19, 2019

Earthquake and aftershock shake San Jose area

"Unfortunately, there is no certainty whether this was the foreshock or if this was the biggest event," said USGS

• Jul 16, 2019

Earthquake rattles Seattle area, followed by aftershocks

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 4.6 magnitude earthquake has rattled the Three Lakes area of Washington state

• Jul 12, 2019

California earthquakes a stark warning for L.A.

Seismologist Lucy Jones estimates a similar quake in LA could cause $200 billion in damage

• Jul 8, 2019

California residents so rattled by earthquakes they're sleeping outside

Life is beginning to return to normal but the shock for residents in and around Ridgecrest still hasn't worn off

• Jul 8, 2019

California is "way overdue" for the "big one," expert says

"We're playing Russian roulette with Mother Nature," CBS News contributor and physicist Michio Kaku says

• Jul 5, 2019

Rescue efforts underway after deadly earthquakes in China

Buildings collapsed when the twin temblors struck the southwestern Sichuan province late on Monday

• Jun 18, 2019

Powerful earthquake hits China; USGS warns casualties possible

The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has hit Sichuan province in southwestern China

• Jun 17, 2019

4.0 earthquake rocks area near Cleveland

No injuries have been reported connected to the earthquake

• Jun 10, 2019

Earthquake off El Salvador sparks overnight panic

6.6 magnitude temblor sent frightened residents running out of their homes and sparked warnings of a small tsunami, but no major damage reported

• May 30, 2019

6.1 magnitude earthquake in Panama injures 2

There were no immediate reports of fatalities, authorities said Sunday

• May 12, 2019

NASA almost didn't televise the first moon landing

Mission control might never have witnessed Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the moon if it weren't for the vision of men like Eugene Shoemaker

• May 11, 2019

Tsunami alert lifted after powerful earthquake off Philippines

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its warning for a potential tsunami that could hit coastal areas of the southern Philippine and Indonesia

• Dec 29, 2018

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