This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.0. Finding the Epicenter You have just figured out how far your seismograph is from the epicenter and how strong the earthquake was, but you still don't know ...

Distance from the epicenter, the kind of soil in your area and even the building you're in can determine how you experience an earthquake.

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Michoacán. The seismic activity triggered the earthquake alert and gave quite a scare to residents across several states in Mexico.

When an increase in motion is detected, the computers determine the onset times and uses that to determine the epicenter, then uses the strength of the shaking to determine the magnitude.

(KRON) — California Geological Survey field teams shot photographs on Friday documenting the previous day’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake to study how strong shaking impacts landscapes. The quake ...

DACONO, Colo. — A Colorado farmer found himself at the epicenter of Friday’s 2.9 magnitude earthquake near Dacono. Darrell Johnston says he was just waking up, when his house started to shake.

Right now, you'll get an alert on your phone when there's an earthquake nearby of magnitude 4.5 or larger. Now, satellite data has been incorporated into the warning system.

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Redding, California, early Friday morning. The quake, centered west of downtown Redding, was felt by residents but caused no reported damage.

A minor 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Madison on Thursday, marking the third tremor in Lake County this week, according to USGS data.

The epicenter was located near William Heise County Park, just south of Julian, where residents reported intense shaking and minor damage.

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Redding, California, early Friday morning. The quake, centered west of downtown Redding, was felt by residents but caused no reported damage. The epicenter ...

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 rattled off the coast of Malibu on Wednesday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 9:33 a.m. The epicenter w… ...