At a magnitude of 6.7, the Jan. 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake wasn’t unusual in terms of its size. Since 1900, an average of 120 earthquakes per year worldwide are in the magnitude-6.0 to 6.9 range.
Ryan Sun / AP When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Los Angeles area Monday afternoon, Angelenos reported a lengthy quake with significant shaking. But the number attached to an earthquake only ...
People on social media say a few minutes of fast, energetic movement — jumping, arm flailing, foot stomping — can release ...
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake centered in San Diego County rattled a large swath of Southern California Monday morning. A roundup of videos showcases its strength and sheds light on the moments people ...
A California Geological Survey map released earlier this year depicts just how intense and damaging the shaking from future earthquakes will be across the state, revealing where the threat is most ...
Pasadena, Calif.'s City Hall is seen Monday. Ryan Sun/AP When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Los Angeles area Monday afternoon, Angelenos reported a lengthy quake with significant shaking.