Earth's crust is the planet's outermost layer. It is made of solid rock and sits on top of another layer, called the mantle.

Another 2.3 earthquake shook East Tennessee on July 27, according to the United States Geological Survey. The minor ...

A nearly 6 magnitude earthquake struck 102 miles off the Oregon Coast on Sept. 8, followed by a series of aftershocks. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 9:08 p.m., southwest of ...

Earthquakes in the American state of Utah, the Soultz-sous-Forêts region of France or in the Dutch province of Groningen should not be able to occur even if the subsurface has been exploited for ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Earth's crust is the planet's outermost layer. It is made of solid rock and sits on top of ...