Over the last few days, the Coachella Valley has experienced more than 20 earthquakes, causing concern among some residents.

A rapid-fire barrage of 16 earthquakes slammed Southern California in less than 24 hours, reigniting terrifying fears that the “Big One” is getting ready to tear the region apart. A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Indio,

More than 70 percent of Californians live within 30 miles of a major fault.

IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA - Thursday morning, a 4.1 magnitude quake was detected close to Holtville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The United States Geological Survey has confirmed a 2.6 magnitude earthquake near Elgin, South Carolina. The earthquake caused some shaking but no damage.

A temblor occurred early Tuesday about 36 miles northwest of Springfield. “A magnitude 3.8 is a small earthquake," a USGS spokesperson said. "This is a quake that is typical for the central U.S." No damage or injuries were reported.

A small earthquake shook up part of New Jersey on the afternoon of Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This marks the state's first quake since August. The 1.6 magnitude quake occurred at 2:46 p.m. about 1.2 miles east-northeast of Califon, a ...

While the Ozark Dome Region is not as seismically active as New Madrid, a recent earthquake recorded near Ohlman, Illinois registered a 3.8 magnitude.

There were 35 confirmed earthquakes in South Carolina in 2025, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

Earthquake myths have circulated in the state for decades. We looked into them.