NYE COUNTY, NV - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 2.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Beatty Sunday morning.

A small earthquake was detected near a scenic North Carolina town in the Blue Ridge Mountains on Saturday, federal seismologists reported. The 1.7 magnitude earthquake registered at 1:06 a.m. about 4 miles southwest of the high country town of Newland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, sending people into the streets. The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5, was about 60 miles from Acapulco in the state of Guerrero.

SONOMA COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 2.2 magnitude quake struck close to Petaluma Saturday night.

A preliminary 3.2 magnitude earthquake rattled San Ramon on New Year’s Day, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake struck at 4:58 p.m. and was centered near the Canyon Lakes Golf Course, the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan New Years Eve, registering at a 6.0 in magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ). No tsunami warnings were issued Wednesday, and no injuries or damage were immediately reported.

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake hit overnight in New Hampshire, not far from the Massachusetts border. It happened at about 1:45 a.m. Friday, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. The epicenter was in the town of Milford, which is located in between Nashua and Manchester. The depth of the earthquake was about 5.4 miles underground.

The 6.5-magnitude quake struck near the Pacific coast in Guerrero state at a depth of 35 km (22 miles), the U.S