Why is Puerto Rico having so many earthquakes?
New York Times: Tremors a reminder that the Caribbean is an active seismic zone.
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6.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn today.
Scientists seek washing machine-sized quake instruments
The equipment is used to measure tectonic activity.
Washing up near you in Hawke's Bay? Scientists lose $150,000 worth of earthquake instruments
They're the size of a washing machine, on steel frames, and have large yellow floats.
Magnitude 5.5 quake strikes off coast of Coromandel
The quake hit 105km northeast of Whangamata.
A moment in time: Images we can't forget in a decade of horror and hope
NZ 2010-2019: Quakes, hatred and a tragedy in the mine. But also, new life and new hope.
Quake risk: Auckland's oldest suburban library to close
Closing a "difficult decision" but public safety is paramount, council says.
Ferry terminal kept open despite 'concerning' seismic status
A 2012 report put Wellington's Interislander arrivals terminal at just 23 per cent of NBS.
4.9 earthquake hits central North Island
GeoNet reports the earthquake struck 40 kilometres south-east of Turangi.
'Our planet is cracking under stress'
Experts predict a warmer and more geologically turbulent future for the planet.
New $85m cathedral part of $500m CBD redevelopment
New church to form part of $500m CBD development.
Welcome to New Zealand's own Alcatraz
Public welcomed back to explore remarkable history of island fortress.
Powerful earthquake in Albania kills 21
The 6.4 magnitude quake was felt across the southern Balkans early Tuesday.
North Island rattled by 5.9 magnitude quake
The quake struck at 5.34am, according to GeoNet.
Earthquake near Indonesia: Tsunami alert downgraded
Magnitude 7.4 quake between two islands in the northwest of Indonesia.
Earthquake Commission's official apology for quake claims botch-ups
Commission has offered a formal apology for its handling of quake claims in Canterbury.
Another building closes following Stats House partial collapse
Levin District Court is closing indefinitely for earthquake strengthening.
At least five dead after 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Iran
The US Geological Survey said the quake's epicentre was at a depth of 10km.
Quakes in the Tron? Revealing Hamilton's hidden risk
Hidden faults and evidence of past shakes prompt a rethink of Hamilton's earthquake risk.
Powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines
Quake knocked out power and sent people evacuating homes and businesses.
Why mysterious 'slow-motion' quakes hold big secrets
Scientists make intriguing discoveries into "slow-motion" quakes often observed around NZ.
Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction
Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
No amount of planning can prepare NZ for a disaster
Disaster officials have warned the effects will be felt far and wide.
Bowen House seismic status: Where are the numbers?
The building is not earthquake prone but tenants still don't know its exact NBS rating.
Short, sharp 3.5 jolt rattles New Plymouth
New Plymouth residents have been shaken by a short, sharp earthquake this morning.
40 times the volume of Mt Everest: How giant lump makes Gisborne sway
A vast lump of soft rock beneath Gisborne explains East Coast's slow sway in big quakes.
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks Philippines
At least one person dead and dozens injured after shallow quake.
After a quake, can we tell if a bigger one is coming?
Kiwi scientists say study's findings need to be treated with caution.
Bay of Plenty, Gisborne shaken by 5.2M quake
People as far away as Nelson reported feeling the quake.
Earthquake swarm in Northern Hawke's Bay
More than 60 earthquakes have been recorded in the Wairoa District.
CTV building collapse: Engineer rejects disciplinary process
Alan Reay says he's haunted by CTV building collapse but did not cause it.
New discovery could prompt rethink on quake hazard
An intriguing discovery may prompt a rethink over how scientists calculate seismic hazard.
A shallow 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 30km east of Wairoa
A shallow 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 30km east of Wairoa.