The investigative minds at How to Survive analyze earthquake hazards, safe positions, and quick steps to protect yourself during tremors.

At 4:53 p.m., Haiti, my country, changed forever. The earthquake lasted 90 seconds. My world, and that of my countrymen and women, became a massive horror story played out on the world stage. I was in ...

At 10:16 this morning, you might want to DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON. It’s the Great Shakeout, a worldwide earthquake drill. While we won’t have much notice when a real earthquake happens, preparation is ...

While smart and energy-efficient buildings tend to grab headlines, in countries like Japan where earthquakes are a regular event, these important factors are often downgraded to ‘nice-to-haves’ behind ...

I managed to hit three of the biggest earthquakes in central Italy in 2016, the first one measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale. I was in bed reading a paperback, which I put over my face as if this ...