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Texas has a history of earthquakes — but human activity is increasing their frequency
In the wake of a magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattling near Midland Monday evening, Texas geology experts are giving further insight into some of the causes behind these quakes.
Tremors continue in SC as another earthquake hits, but this was in different part of state
It has been uncommon for earthquakes to hit outside of the Midlands area of the Palmetto State, specifically beyond Kershaw County, where 64 earthquakes have been confirmed since the end of June 2022, according to the South Carolina DNR. That’s also where South Carolina’s most powerful recent earthquakes were recorded on June 29, 2022.
Texas Shaken by Earthquake Among Biggest in State's History
The biggest quake ever recorded in the state measured 5.8 magnitude when it struck near Valentine in August 1931. The second largest, measuring 5.7, struck near Marathon in April 1995, ahead of a quake of 5.4 magnitude near Mentone in November 2022.
Texas shakes with one of largest earthquakes in state history
The earthquake is now considered the seventh strongest earthquake in state history. The largest earthquake in Texas occurred near Valentine in August 1931 and measured at 5.8 magnitude.
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits West Texas, tremors felt as far as Austin, DFW
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake rocked West Texas Monday night, with tremors felt as far as Austin, DFW. Ties as fifth-strongest quake in state history.
Missouri earthquake activity reminds us of the potential that could come along the New Madrid Fault
People near St. Charles, Missouri might have gotten an extra early wake-up call on Thursday morning. A small earthquake, ...
4.3-magnitude earthquake at Kilauea rattle Hawaii Island
Scientists are closely monitoring Kilauea after some earthquake activity on Saturday afternoon. The volcano is not erupting, ...
California remains in puzzling earthquake ‘drought’ despite recent shaking
There's now an entire generation of Californians who have grown up without experiencing the damaging earthquakes we saw in ...
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Unrest reported at Kīlauea as 4.3 earthquake rattles Middle East Rift Zone
Earthquake activity has increased in Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone, near Makaopuhi Crater. Ground deformation patterns west ...
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Malibu rocked by 5.1 earthquake, aftershocks felt across LA [VIDEO]
Malibu rocked by 5.1 earthquake, aftershocks felt across LA Southern California was jolted early Thursday morning by a ...
Can hurricanes trigger earthquakes?
According to researchers, hurricanes and other systems that create significant pressure gradients can cause seismic events.
Earthquake swarm sounds alarm on nuclear plans
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Does an increase in earthquake activity mean the ‘big one’ is coming? Seismologists say no
Dr. Sue Hough of the U.S. Geological Survey said there’s been conflicting studies about what leads up to a large earthquake. Some say there’s more activity before a major quake, others say ...
5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan's east coast
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Saturday, striking Hualien county, as reported by the island's ...