US Geological Survey

• Swarm of quakes at Alaska volcano could mean eruption coming

  The volcano is on an uninhabited island in the western Aleutians, about 1,250 miles (2,012 kilometres) southwest of Anchorage.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2023
  
• Strong earthquake off Papua New Guinea prompts brief tsunami threat

  The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7.0 magnitude quake was 80 kilometres (53 miles) deep.

  World

  Jul 17, 2020
  
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• Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits central California: U.S. Geological Survey

  The quake was at a depth of 9 km.

  World

  Jun 24, 2020
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• Seventh earthquake in 48 hours strikes off coast of Vancouver Island

  Tuesday night's quake measured a 6.2, making it the largest in the series of earthquakes.

  Dec 25, 2019
• Third earthquake hits Mexico in September, this time of magnitude 6.8

  The U.S. Geological Survey says the new earthquake to strike Mexico had a magnitude of 6.2 and was centred in the southern state of Oaxaca.

  World

  Sep 23, 2017
• In pictures: A look at the damage to Mexico City after devastating earthquake

  With over 100 people dead – and the death toll still rising -- Mexico City and central Mexico were rattled by a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tuesday afternoon.

  World

  Sep 19, 2017
• No reports of Canadian casualties in Mexico following massive earthquake

  "It is with sadness that we learned of the devastating earthquake in Mexico this afternoon," Chrystia Freeland said in a statement Tuesday night.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2017
• At least 230 people killed after major 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Mexico City

  A powerful earthquake has shaken Mexico City, causing buildings to sway sickeningly.

  Weather

  Sep 19, 2017
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• Yellowstone eruption could be 2,000 times larger than St. Helens, study

  The hot molten rock beneath Yellowstone National Park is two-and-a-half times larger than previously estimated, according to a new study.

  Science

  Dec 17, 2013