Avouac also said that the April quake could have done far more damage than it did, because the land separated smoothly, without a lot of en...

Seismic events could have far-reaching aftershocks, particularly the political kind.

Thousands were likely killed in an earthquake that struck Sumatra island.

A powerful undersea earthquake rocked East Timor's capital on Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing from homes and buildings, witnes...