An 8.8 magnitude earthquake – one of the most powerful in recorded history – struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday, prompting tsunami watches and warnings around the globe. But how does it measure up ...

Today at about 11.30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the country’s far east. Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, today’s ...

Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the country’s far east. Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, today’s ...

Most of the time after an earthquake, people worry about aftershocks - smaller temblors after a larger quake. But there's a lesser-known risk that a relatively mild earthquake like the 4.3 magnitude ...

The 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu City, causing power outages and damage to buildings.