The U.S. Geological Survey says a 2.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Evansville on Sunday night. Officials say the quake happened at 10:18 p.m. EDT (9:18 p.m. CDT) along the Wabash Valley seismic zone in Mount Carmel,

The powerful earthquake, which had its epicenter in central Myanmar about 13 miles from Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, struck around 12:50 p.m. local time, the New York Times reported. It was followed by several tremors, including a 6.4 magnitude aftershock which occurred just 11 minutes later.

It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital Friday, causing buildings to sway. Germany’s GFZ center for geosciences said the midday temblor was a shallow 10 kilometers, with an epicenter in neighboring Myanmar,

Smartphones can not only deliver earthquake forecasts but also provide real-time alerts and safety instructions during natural disasters.

Photos show the aftermath of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that caused devastation in Southeast Asia including Bangkok, Thailand, and Myanmar.

BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries and prompting officials to warn that the ...

The Foreign Office says: “If you’re in Thailand and need urgent help, call the British Embassy in Bangkok on +66 23058333 or contact the following emergency hotlines provided by the local authorities: General Emergency: 191; Tourist Police Hotline: 1155; Fire and Rescue Department: 199.”