Languages: English. Heat from the Sun may play a role in triggering quakes here on Earth—a finding that could be used to improve earthquake predictions by factoring in solar forecasts too.

Could the sun play a role in earthquake forecasting? A new study suggests solar heat may subtly influence seismic activity by altering surface temperatures and underground pressure. Credit: ...

Leonard, who has lived in the region since 2001, said it was unusual for two earthquakes that people could feel to occur in such quick succession. “These two that I’ve felt in the last 10 days ...

Vancouver woke up to its second earthquake in 10 days on Monday morning. It was also the third earthquake to occur in the region since Feb. 21. No damage has been reported, and there is no tsunami ...

ORCAS ISLAND, Wash. — A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Orcas Island early Monday morning, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN). The quake happened around 5:02 a.m. with ...

There was no initial word on damage or injury resulting from the quake. More information on this earthquake is available on the USGS event page.

People across western Washington felt it, too. At 5:02 a.m., a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the town of Olga on Orcas Island, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN).

Shaking was felt across northwestern Washington early Monday morning as an earthquake struck the San Juan Islands region near the border with Canada. The 4.5-magnitude earthquake occurred at about ...

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck near North Hollywood around 10:13 p.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS, light shaking was felt in Burbank and North ...

Another earthquake was felt in parts of B.C.’s South Coast on Monday morning. Earthquakes Canada said the 4.1 magnitude quake was centred around 17 kilometres from Friday Harbour in Washington ...

An earthquake rattled Greater Victoria just after 5 a.m. Monday, waking many residents. The 4.1-magnitude quake occurred 10 kilometres east of Orcas Island, Washington — 42 kilometres east of ...

An earthquake rattled Los Angeles hours after the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony wrapped up in Hollywood, according to multiple reports. The 3.9-magnitude tremor struck North Hollywood around 10:13 ...