Earthquakes

The USGS says a magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean.

The earth continues to shake off the coast of Northern California days after a 7.0 quake rocked the area, with the latest temblor registering a 4.2 magnitude early Tuesday.

After a tsunami warning was issued Thursday, experts urge Southern California, one of the most earthquake-prone regions, to be prepared for what’s possible.

Most of the tsunamis in California have been small, but some were destructive and deadline. See a list of notable tsunamis.

The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning. Here are some things to know about tsunamis.

After a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Northern California on Thursday, it was followed by dozens of moderately strong and mild aftershocks, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

People in Northern California shared footage of the 7.0 Magnitude earthquake that rattled the state Thursday.

The tsunami warning launched by NOAA following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake off the coast of California has been canceled.

Dave Snider, Tsunami Warning Coordinator at NOAA, said a destructive tsunami is not likely to occur following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake off the coast of California.

Several earthquakes struck Northern California Thursday, including a preliminary magnitude-7.0 offshore in the Pacific Ocean at 10:44 a.m. PT that triggered a tsunami warning along coastal areas from Santa Cruz into Oregon.

A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Fontana Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit Borrego Springs early Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported.

Thursday marks 35 years since the Loma Prieta earthquake jolted the Bay Area, killing 63 people and injuring about 3,700.

Millions of Californians are preparing to participate in the Great ShakeOut to practice what to do during an earthquake.

A magnitude-4.0 earthquake rattled parts of Southern California early Sunday morning. 

Shaking was reported in communities east of Los Angeles due to a magnitude-3.1 earthquake in Ontario.

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck near Inglewood and Lennox at 4:48 a.m. on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.    

A preliminary 3.0-magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Malibu Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.