Deadly earthquake strikes Java, Indonesia

(JAKARTA, Indonesia) -- A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Java island in Indonesia on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.Indonesia's Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said on Twitter that it had also measured the quake at a magnitude of 5.6. Preliminary data from the USGS... Read More.

5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jose, California

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose, California, on Tuesday.Santa Clara County's Fire Department said it hasn't received any calls for service.Santa Cruz County officials said no schools were damaged and classes have resumed.Cal OES is actively... Read More.

3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes South Carolina

(ELGIN, S.C.) -- A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Elgin, South Carolina, on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed.The latest quake comes after a 3.4 earthquake hit the area, 6.4 miles from Elgin, on Sunday.More than 3,000 people reported feeling Wednesday’s quake, according to... Read More.

Strong earthquake felt in Japan, tsunami threat issued

(NEW YORK) -- A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan late Wednesday, triggering a tsunami threat and leaving more than 2 million households without electricity, officials said.Preliminary reports put it at a 7.3 magnitude. The earthquake occurred just off the coast from... Read More.