Hundreds of millions of people live along coastlines that trace the Pacific Ocean, where the planet’s most active seismic belt produces roughly 90% of all recorded earthquakes. That single statistic,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan late Monday. Thereafter, a tsunami of 50 cm was measured just south of Aomori along the coast. Information on the earthquake in Japan. A 7.6 magnitude quake ...

The largest recorded earthquake of the year – so far – hit off the coast of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean, sparking initial concerns for tsunami potential before dissipating. Documenting the tremor, the United States Geological Survey noted: “The March ...

With an eruption said to be imminent, almost 100,000 people have fled the area near Bali’s Mount Agung. It’s the latest incident to happen inside the Ring of Fire, which has left some questioning whether the recent fury is related.

Families hope to recover their loved ones after the most powerful earthquake in 50 years to hit the Philippines.

Last month, a massive earthquake struck in Russia. The tremor was an 8.8-magnitude, hitting off the remote coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, sending all of Pacific Ocean communities on high alert for a possible tsunami. Luckily, the threat was minimal.

Tsunami warnings were issued after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines.

A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 and injuring over 200. See dramatic scenes and learn how recovery efforts are unfolding.