Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves ...

The U.S. Geological Survey is confirming an earthquake has hit the historic midcoast island of Monhegan. The magnitude 2 ...

Two earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast on Tuesday, rattling communities along the Pacific Northwest shoreline.

Local emergency agencies say they are monitoring the seismic activity but have not issued any tsunami warnings.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake was recorded in the Beaus region on Monday morning, according to seismic data reviewed manually by ...

Emergency funding is running out for MaineHousing's Energy Crisis Intervention Program, which pays for heating fuel if people ...

Dean Fioresi is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. He covers breaking news throughout Southern California. When he's not writing about local events, he enjoys focusing on sports and entertainment.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA - Sunday morning, a 2.6 magnitude quake was registered near Ocotillo Wells, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor shook at 3:51 a.m., with its epicenter situated ...

A specific type of earthquake that can cause particularly intense shaking is more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across ...

Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people and triggering tsunami warnings that were later lifted. The biggest of the quakes, with a magnitude of ...

The annual "Great ShakeOut" earthquake drill took place earlier today, Oct. 16. The minute-long drill at 10:16 a.m. local time encouraged folks to practice and prepare for the proper response to an ...