This gradual accumulation and release of stress and strain is now referred to as the "elastic rebound theory" of earthquakes. Most earthquakes are the result of the sudden elastic rebound of ...

Earthquakes in the American state of Utah, the Soultz-sous-Forêts region of France or in the Dutch province of Groningen should not be able to occur even if the subsurface has been exploited for ...

Earthquakes that jiggle Earth's middle layer may be more widespread than scientists thought. A new map of these mysterious deep earthquakes shows that they occur all around the world and that they may ...

There have been more than 20 earthquakes reported in Florida since 1992. The largest earthquake ever recorded in Florida happened more than 100 years ago. Florida is bordered by only two states — ...

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake was detected off the Oregon Coast on April 7. Here's what to know.