What's behind the more than 130 small earthquakes hitting Northern California?
Small earthquakes are common in the Geysers geothermal steam field, and activities associated with the withdrawal of steam for producing electric power can induce small quakes.
Several small earthquakes hit the Inland Empire early Wednesday morning, with Ontario experiencing two quakes measuring 3.5 and 3.2 magnitude shortly after 1 a.m.
Video. Dozens of quakes shake Guatemala, leaving at least four dead
Authorities reported that two men died when falling rocks crushed their vehicle in Escuintla, highlighting the deadly impact of the tremors on the area.
At least two dead as dozens of earthquakes jolt Guatemala
The tremors resulted in the evacuation of buildings, landslides and minor property damage, officials said, adding they were felt as far away as El Salvador.
Should Africa be worried about earthquakes? DW 04/19/2025
"I don't hire an apartment in a tall building beyond the first floor in Nairobi," Kianji said, emphasizing the urgent need for greater awareness of Africa's seismic risks.
Beneath the Bronx, a century-old observatory monitors Earth's movements
Fordham University's Seismic Observatory records global earthquakes, playing a crucial role in understanding seismic activity and assessing risks in urban areas.
