Earthquake News News

Earthquake News

Mother Nature Network provides the latest earthquake news from a variety of sources, including wire services, bloggers, and other news outlets on the Web. Check here for the latest updates on seismic activity around the world.

Here are a few helpful links:

Photo of Sendai, Japan: ZUMA Press

Articles about Earthquake News

Why the Indonesian earthquake didn't spawn a tsunami

Wed, Apr 11 2012 at 11:11 AM

The earthquake was triggered by oceanic plates moving side to side, not up and down. This kind of an earthquake rarely triggers a tsunami.
Massive Indonesia earthquake triggers tsunami alert

Wed, Apr 11 2012 at 5:44 AM

The quake's magnitude was 8.7, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and it struck 268 miles off the Indonesian city of Banda Aceh.
Radiation from Japanese disaster tracked 186 miles away

Tue, Apr 03 2012 at 9:32 AM

Researchers estimate it will take at least a year for the radioactive material released at Fukushima to get across the Pacific Ocean.
What's shaking Clintonville? Mystery tremors rattle Wisconsin town

Thu, Mar 22 2012 at 9:25 AM

Video: Residents of the small Wisconsin town of Clintonville want to know what is causing the more than 400 tremors that have struck during the past week. They've ruled out an earthquake, and some residents wonder if it's extraterrestrial.
Powerful earthquake hits Mexico

Wed, Mar 21 2012 at 3:41 AM

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, injuring 11 people, damaging hundreds of homes and sending panicked residents out onto the streets.
Earthquake, small tsunami rattle Japan

Wed, Mar 14 2012 at 8:39 AM

Little apparent damage is caused by series of quakes that rattle northeastern Japan, which just marked the year anniversary of last year’s devastating tsunami.
U.S. nuclear chief wants faster reforms

Mon, Mar 12 2012 at 12:04 PM

One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly.
Japan PM calls for quicker tsunami waste processing

Sun, Mar 11 2012 at 9:29 AM

As the country marked the first anniversary of the tragedy, Yoshihiko Noda urged people to pitch in to help dispose of the rubble.
In post-tsunami Japan, Zen meets zeal

Sat, Mar 10 2012 at 11:42 AM

One year after Japan's tragic earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, its 'gaman' spirit of patience is growing more proactive.
Scientists survey seabed fractured by Japan quake

Thu, Mar 08 2012 at 3:11 AM

The mission will also take sediment samples from the trench area, whose analysis scientists hope will help find a rough timing for the next huge tremor.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Earthquake News

Articles about Earthquake News

Why the Indonesian earthquake didn't spawn a tsunami

Massive Indonesia earthquake triggers tsunami alert

Radiation from Japanese disaster tracked 186 miles away

What's shaking Clintonville? Mystery tremors rattle Wisconsin town

Powerful earthquake hits Mexico

Earthquake, small tsunami rattle Japan

U.S. nuclear chief wants faster reforms

Japan PM calls for quicker tsunami waste processing

In post-tsunami Japan, Zen meets zeal

Scientists survey seabed fractured by Japan quake

EDITOR'S PICKS

TODAY'S MOST POPULAR