EARTHQUAKE

The powerful earthquake striking Nepal Saturday was felt not only in Bangladesh and India but also in Pakistan and Tibet.

Hundreds of people may be trapped beneath a collapsed building, one horrific result of the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Kathmandu on Saturday.

Federal scientists have identified 17 areas across eight states that have seen a substantial rise in man-made earthquakes since 2000.

The state confirmed what scientists have said for years: The disposal of oil and gas wastewater is largely to blame.

The quake in central Mexico registered a 5.4 magnitude on the Richter scale.

Eleven small earthquakes rattled Connecticut in one week, and that has scientists scratching their heads.

The tsunami of 10 years ago left Banda Aceh, Indonesia, destroyed beyond belief. Today, it looks very different.

10 years later, countries affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami have rebuilt their cities and left memorials.

The quake shook Fukushima where crippled nuclear power plants are located, but local media say there was no tsunami warning.

An official said the quake destroyed five houses in Hakuba village, host to ski jumping and other events in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympic Games.

No casualties have been reported, after waves generated by the earthquake hit an Indonesian island, without causing major damage.

Although the quakes are intensifying, it doesn't mean The Big One is on the way.

The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 100 miles north-northwest of Yunjinghong.

The government in the region declared a 90-day state of emergency to help rebuild the village of Misca, which was almost completely destroyed.

The number of people displaced by natural disasters around the world has doubled since the 1970s.

The announcement came nine days after Gov. Jerry Brown asked President Barack Obama to officially term the August earthquake a major disaster.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was reported early Sunday and the impact was felt in a number of locations including San Diego.

A 3.2-magnitude aftershock rattled Napa Valley a week after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake caused some $1B in damage.

While there were no signs of a volcanic tremor after a magnitude 5 quake late on Sunday, authorities did not rule out an eruption.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, although authorities said aftershocks are expected.

Experts fear an explosion could propel a massive ash cloud into the atmosphere and disrupt global air traffic.