Rare earthquake reported off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida

A rare earthquake was reported off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Oklahoma earthquake: 5.1 magnitude quake felt statewide

The initial earthquake in Oklahoma was followed by at least eight smaller temblors through Saturday morning.

How these new FEMA rules aim to help those recovering from disaster

The federal agency in charge of emergency management is changing its program that helps those who survive wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast

Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.

Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Slight earthquakes shake Big Island in Hawaii and Puget Sound region, no damage reported

Hundreds of people reported feeling minor earthquakes of similar intensity on Hawaii's Big Island and on the Olympic Peninsula northwest of Seattle, but no damage was reported.

Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region

The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.

Icelandic town braces for volcano as locals prepare to stay away for months

People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt.

Iceland volcanic eruption could wreak havoc on international air travel

As volcanic and seismic activity continues to rattle southwestern Iceland with thousands of small earthquakes, scientists remain on alert, still declaring that there is a "significant likelihood" of volcanic eruption in the coming days.

Iceland clears town, issues aviation warning amid possible volcanic eruption

Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.

Preliminary 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Mexico coast

It was centered in the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, about 81 miles east of the resort of Cabo San Lucas.

Most active Philippine volcano spews lava as evacuation orders loom

Authorities cautioned that thousands more remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, which has long been declared off limits.

Avalanche in Pakistan kills at least 11 members of nomadic tribe

A snowy avalanche in northern Pakistan killed 11 people Saturday, including a 4-year-old boy, and injured 25 from a nomadic tribe as they crossed a mountainous area with their goat herds, police said.

Texas Baptist Men sending aid to quake-stricken Turkey

The international community is stepping up to help Turkey and Syria after several cities were leveled by the earthquakes and aftershocks. That includes aid from organizations here in North Texas.

Survivors of Turkey, Syria earthquake struggle to stay warm and fed

Turkish authorities said the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than 64,000 injured. Survivors gathered around campfires and clamored for food and water in the cold temperatures.