All the headlines from our Earthquake Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Nov 8 2016 // Sunday night’s 5.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Cushing, Okla., is the latest and, in some ways, the most troubling in a series of temblors that has rocked the Sooner State over the past few years. Not only did it...
Nov 7 2016 // A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Oklahoma on the evening of Nov. 6 near the town of Cushing, an area that has experienced increased seismic activity since 2015, the Oklahoma Geological Survey reported. Several...
Nov 7 2016 // Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is directing several state agencies to work together to prepare for a coordinated plan in case of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. Friday’s directive creates a subcabinet group of the...
Oct 28 2016 // The two powerful earthquakes that hit central Italy on Oct. 26 are considered aftershocks of the deadly Aug. 24, M6.2 earthquake that occurred near Teramo, which about 50 miles south-southeast of the latest temblors,...
Oct 26 2016 // The third-largest earthquake in Oklahoma was likely triggered by underground disposal of wastewater from oil and natural gas production, the U.S. Geological Survey found in a report issued on Oct. 24.The magnitude 5.1...
Oct 17 2016 // It’s still a few days until the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drills during which people in homes, schools, and organizations practice what to do during earthquakes – the events encourage preparedness and buying...
Oct 17 2016 // The largest recorded earthquake in Kansas history was likely the result of wastewater injected into the ground by one or two nearby wells, according to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey found.The 4.9 magnitude...
Oct 10 2016 // The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded four small earthquakes in northern Oklahoma.No injuries or damage are reported. A magnitude 3.1 quake was recorded at 6:10 a.m. Saturday 16 miles northwest of Fairview, 93 miles...
Oct 10 2016 // Contrary to the trend in most of the nation, home foreclosure rates in Oklahoma have risen over the past two years, and some researchers say increased earthquake activity in the state may be a factor.California-based...
Oct 7 2016 // A 3.5 magnitude earthquake has rattled parts of northwestern Oklahoma.No damage or injuries have been reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake was recorded at 10:02 a.m. on Oct. 5 near Fairview, about 110...
Oct 5 2016 // A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck northern Oklahoma on Tuesday morning, hitting the same spot where a record setting temblor was centered a month ago.The U.S. Geological Survey says Tuesday’s earthquake hit shortly...
Oct 3 2016 // Southern California residents should remain on heightened alert until Tuesday for the increased possibility of a major earthquake, officials said.The warning by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services follows a...
Oct 3 2016 // Californians will begin getting warnings of impending earthquakes through their cellphones, radios and other devices within the next year or two as the state ramps up a lifesaving early warning system, emergency management...
Oct 3 2016 // Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak wants to quell rumors that insurers are imposing six-month moratoriums on purchasing earthquake insurance. He said consumers raised concerns about moratoriums after a 5.8...
Sep 27 2016 // The California Earthquake Authority has seen a significant increase in the purchase of CEA policies so far in 2016, according to its top executive.CEA now has more than 908,000 policies in force, an increase of roughly...
Sep 23 2016 // With no signs earthquakes will stop rumbling in the state anytime soon, Oklahoma museums and schools are being targeted to participate in a nationwide citizen science project that tracks — or catches — seismic activity...
Sep 22 2016 // Climate change will cause more earthquakes. It’s as simple as that.Deniers, start your engines. If that isn’t enough to enflame the smoldering embers of discourse within those ready to pounce on any and all...
Sep 21 2016 // The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck extreme northern Oklahoma late Monday and was widely felt throughout parts of Kansas. No injuries or damage were reported. The earthquake was centered near...
Sep 19 2016 // An earthquake that hit Pawnee, Okla., in the north central part of the state on Sept. 3 was upgraded on Sept. 7 from the preliminary 5.6 magnitude estimate to a 5.8 magnitude temblor by the U.S. Geological Survey, making...
Sep 14 2016 // Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak wants to alleviate concerns about six-month moratoriums on purchasing earthquake insurance. The concerns were raised after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Pawnee on Sept. 3.A...