There is a difference between faults and fault lines. The USGS explains a fault is a three-dimensional surface within the planet that might go up to the surface or may be complete

The 4.5-magnitude earthquake — quite powerful compared to most that occur in Texas — happened at 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the USGS says. It was detected about 12 miles east-northeast from the town of Falls City, which is roughly a 45-mile drive southeast from San Antonio.

USGS has confirmed a 4.5 magnitude earthquake near Falls City, tied for fifth-biggest in Texas since the start of 2024, records show.

The Karnes County earthquake was the third-strongest recorded in South Texas, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

An earthquake​ just off Maine today was felt in Boston and into Connecticut, Vermont and New Hampshire, according to a "shake map."

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed the earthquake happened Wednesday night in Karnes County.

Yellowstone National Park, the oldest national park in the USA and home to some of the most unique geological features on earth, was just shaken up by a minor e

The earthquake was a magnitude 4.5, according to the USGS. It was centered in northern Karnes County, 45 miles from San Antonio.

An earthquake was detected off the coast of New Hampshire early Wednesday, the second quake to occur in the area this week, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Atlantic Ocean about 9.

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Takotna Wednesday evening, the largest to hit the area since December 1989.