An earthquake was recorded at about 12:35 universal coordinated time (UTC) or about 6:30 a.m. CT Friday near Artesian, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake map. Artesian is a small town in Sanborn County.

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck Monday morning off the coast of Maine was felt in at least nine states, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports. Thousands of reports poured into the USGS of people feeling the earthquake as far ...

The potential for catastrophic earthquakes to rock nearly every corner of the United States is becoming a growing threat, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. By analyzing the newest seismic studies, historical geological data and other data-collection ...

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey and affected nearby states on Friday morning, leaving people on the East Coast and the ground trembling. The quake was reported around 10:23 a.m. about 5 miles north of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, according to ...

Earthquakes happen daily, sometimes with devastating consequences, yet predicting them remains out of reach. What scientists can do is map the hidden layers beneath the surface that control how strongly the ground shakes.