“Modern building codes and construction have significantly improved the structural integrity of all parts of buildings, ...

Every hour, earthquakes take place somewhere on Earth as tectonic plates gradually move. This movement causes stress to build up over time, which is eventually released in a sudden jolt. While most ...

When an earthquake hits, you have only seconds to act. And if you don’t know exactly what you should do—or you have incorrect information about earthquake safety—you could accidentally be putting ...

In July 2019, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Ridgecrest, and a day later, a 7.1 quake hit the same region. The shaking was felt across Southern California, making it one of the largest quakes the ...

The state of California is opening a lottery for homeowners looking to prepare their homes for the next earthquake. The Earthquake Brace + Bolt program is an annual loterry offering up to $3,000 to ...