On Saturday afternoon, a minor earthquake rattled a remote area southeast of Nabesna, Alaska, as reported by seismic monitoring officials. This seismic event serves as a reminder of the geological ...

Keeping a report channel open for residents to share their experiences with the USGS can also aid in refining future impact assessments, ensuring that communities are better prepared for any ...

The Pacific Ring of Fire is living up to its name, with scientists tracking a chain of restless faults and volcanoes that ...

A series of strong quakes abroad and smaller ones at home has Californians increasingly asking the same question: Is the “Big One” looming? Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or greater struck within ...

Welcome to your seismic update from across the state for the week of Jan. 14, brought to you by the Alaska Earthquake Center, where we monitor ground shaking 24-7.