Earthquake swarm: Hundreds recorded Tuesday at WA's Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier on Tuesday experienced its largest seismic activity since 2009, with a swarm of small earthquakes detected. According to the United States Geological Survey, hundreds of earthquakes were recorded.

2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Mossyrock, WA

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook near Mossyrock, Washington on Monday afternoon, following recent seismic activity in the area.

2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Morton, WA

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near Morton, Washington, early Thursday morning. 

2.9 magnitude earthquake reported in Mount Vernon, WA

The earthquake hit at 1:59 a.m. and happened more than 2 miles west of Mount Vernon, more than 24 miles south of Bellingham.

37 earthquakes recorded in Okanogan County, WA, over the past week

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonasket on Wednesday morning, following a series of rumbles over the last week in the area.

6.9M earthquake strikes near New Britain region of Papua New Guinea

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea's New Britain region on Friday, triggering a tsunami threat and an aftershock. 

Death toll rises to over 2,700 after earthquake rocks Southeast Asia

Rescue efforts are underway after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28. The quake was also felt in Thailand and parts of Mainland China.

Mt. Spurr in Alaska could erupt soon
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Scientists are currently monitoring Mt. Spurr in Alaska. Shallow earthquakes in the area are causing it to spew gas.

3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near Port Angeles, WA

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit southeast of Port Angeles Wednesday afternoon, and over 100 people reported feeling it.

Is Seattle prepared for 'the big one?' Experts weigh in

Many old structures in the Seattle area are susceptible to earthquake damage, including schools, apartments and offices.