Earthquakes

The annual Great Utah Shake Out will is today, Thursday, April 20. Will you participate? It's a sta...
Simone Seikaly

The Great Utah Shake Out is today, are you ready?

During The Great Utah Shake Out, cities will test emergency equipment and residents are asked to "drop, take cover, and hold on."
1 year ago
Emergency prep is important for preparing for the unexpected...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

Emergency prep: Preparing for the unexpected and learning to prep

Utah Morning News hosts, Tim Hughes and Amanda Dickson spoke with several experts about what we need to know to prepare. 
1 year ago
People react after an earthquake in Antakya in Hatay province, Turkey, Feb. 20, 2023.  REUTERS/Clod...
Jonny Hallam, Yusuf Gezer, Isil Sariyuce, Eyad Kourdi and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN

Magnitude 6.3 aftershock strikes southern Turkey, killing 3 and injuring hundreds

  (CNN) — A magnitude 6.3 aftershock struck southern Turkey Monday, killing at least three people and injuring hundreds more, according to Turkish and Syrian officials, two weeks after a massive earthquake killed tens of thousands of people in both countries. The quake struck Turkey’s southern Hatay province, near the Syrian border, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) said Monday. […]
1 year ago
Earthquake victims injured in Kahramanmaras arrive at Ataturk Airport by military cargo plane for f...
Talia Kayali, Aliza Kassim Khalidi, Rhea Mogul, Sana Noor Haq

Turkey rescuers say voices are still being heard under the rubble

Eight days after the tremor and its violent aftershocks, more than 41,200 people have been confirmed dead across Turkey and Syria.
1 year ago
HATAY, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 12: Personnel conduct search and rescue operations in debris of the build...
Amarachi Orie, Isil Sariyuce, Eyad Kourdi and Chris Liakos, CNN

Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake

More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating earthquake struck on Monday, as hopes of rescuing more survivors dwindle amid freezing conditions.
1 year ago
Many contributing factors making the earthquakes so devastating to Turkey and Syria. ...
Aubri Wuthrich

Utah expert explains connection between Ukraine and Turkey quake

SALT LAKE CITY — University of Utah Professor Amos Guoira spoke Thursday on Inside Sources about the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in a region near Syria and Turkey. Guoira visited with KSL NewsRadio’s Boyd Matheson. Guoira explained why rescue efforts for Turkey and Syria are challenging during this time. There are many contributing factors […]
1 year ago
a man points at a seismometer...
Heather Kelly and Samantha Herrera

Earthquake safety in the winter looks different, expert says

There's a chance that Utah will be hit by a high-magnitude earthquake in the next 50 years. How can we plan for earthquake safety all-year round?
1 year ago
people are pictured searching for others in the rubble following the earthquake in turkey and syria...
Britt Johnson

US on standby to aid Turkey and Syria after earthquake

The earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has killed thousands. Efforts to rescue survivors continue, along with possible aid from the U.S.
1 year ago
Utah disaster funding earthquake study...
Simone Seikaly

What Utah can expect from federal funding after a disaster like Ian

What can those in Utah expect from federal disaster funding when a natural disaster on par with Hurricane Ian hits home?
2 years ago
Another earthquake hit Utah, following two yesterday, around 2:58 p.m. It was located 2.8 miles nor...
Waverly Golden

Another earthquake hits Utah, near Magna

Another earthquake hit Utah, following two that shook the Beehive State on Monday.
2 years ago
cash disaster emergency...
Rikki Meece

Cash is king after a natural disaster or similar emergency, so have some!

Learn about how much cash money you should have in an emergency (in what increments) and some cool, even surprising ways, to save it.
2 years ago
Food storage is an essential part of emergency planning....
Kira Hoffelmeyer

How to prepare for an emergency when you’re not really into it

You don't have to be worried about a zombie apocalypse to prepare for an emergency. It's as simple as gathering items from around your house.
2 years ago
magna earthquake sequence...
Dan Bammes

Magna earthquake helps scientists understand Utah’s vulnerability

The Magna earthquake on March 18, 2020, and its aftershocks offered data to scientists to help them learn about Utah's vulnerabilities.
2 years ago
Utah disaster funding earthquake study...
Simone Seikaly

Water, schools, among major concerns for Utah earthquake commission

Implementing five suggestions will go a long way in making Utahns safer when the "big" Utah earthquake finally hits said commission.
2 years ago
Utah disaster funding earthquake study...
Mary Richards

Earthquake study looks at how ground could move under Salt Lake City

A recent earthquake study links two faults in Salt Lake, and suggests that dangerous liquefaction may occur in larger quakes.
3 years ago
Utah disaster funding earthquake study...
Don Brinkerhoff & Paul Nelson

It’s time for the Great Utah Shake-Out

It’s time once again to practice earthquake preparedness during the Great Utah Shake-Out. 
3 years ago
Caution tape surrounds a damaged building on Magna’s Main Street on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, foll...
John Wojcik

Reflecting on lessons learned, new information one-year after Utah earthquake

Utah has had over 2,500 earthquake aftershocks in the past year, state leaders say it’s more important than ever to be prepared for a potential emergency.
3 years ago
mini earthquake Magna February 21 2021...
Simone Seikaly

Microearthquake reported northwest of Magna, no damage or injuries

The microearthquake registered 2.3 in magnitude and was located roughly two miles from the large earthquake that hit Magna on March 18, 2020.
3 years ago
A 7.8 M Earthquake struck off the coastline of Alaska (USGS)...
MARK THIESSEN Associated Press

Powerful quake jolts Alaska towns, produces small tsunami

A powerful earthquake located off Alaska’s southern coast jolted some coastal communities late Tuesday, forcing some residents to briefly scramble for higher ground over fears of a tsunami.
4 years ago
Historic buildings Utah FEMA earthquake...
Becky Bruce

FEMA approves disaster assistance for Utah earthquake

FEMA announced President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for Utah from the March earthquake and aftershocks.
4 years ago
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred June 23, 2020 along the southern coastline of Mexico....
Colby Walker

Powerful earthquake shakes southern, central Mexico

A 7.4 M earthquake has hit just off the west coast of Mexico triggering tsunami warnings 600 miles away from the epicenter.
4 years ago
FILE: Castle Geyser erupting in Yellowstone National Park.  Photo courtesy - Getty Images...
Michele Rowe

Yellowstone opens with a number of earthquakes (don’t worry though, it’s normal)

As Yellowstone National Park opens back up, scientists have been out placing seismic detectors showing that the park is as active with earthquakes as ever.
4 years ago
new zealand earthquake...
NICK PERRY Associated Press

‘Quite a decent shake here’: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern interrupted by earthquake in TV interview

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview.
4 years ago
Nevada Earthquake...
Jay Croft, CNN

6.4-magnitude quake rattles Nevada

An earthquake with an initial magnitude of 6.4 hit Nevada on Friday morning, about 225 miles northwest of Las Vegas near the California border, the US Geological Survey says.
4 years ago

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