Sources: AP via MSNBC
A magnitude 5.9 M L earthquake strikes south of Lake Tahoe, near the California–Nevada state border, triggering a series of strong aftershocks. Though resulting in minimal damage and no casualties, it is the largest quake to hit the region in nearly 25 years. 2021-07-8
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits the Kuril Islands town Severo-Kurilsk in Russia's Far East. 2020-03-25
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes near Tarija, Bolivia, and is felt as far as São Paulo, Brazil, approximately 3,000 km away. There are no reports of major damage or casualties. 2018-04-2
Multiple earthquakes, including a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, strike near Hualien City, Taiwan. At least 9 people are killed and over 250 are injured, with extensive damage to many structures in the city. 2018-02-6
Rescuers continue a search for survivors of the earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan including in areas controlled by the Taliban. The death toll from the earthquake is 339 with many thousands injured. 2015-10-27
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes central Taiwan, killing at least one person. 2013-06-2
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurs in the Philippines near Masbate City on the island of Masbate causing some injuries. 2012-03-6
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Japan; no damage is caused. 2012-01-1