Most of the high-rise structures in the National Capital Region, like condominiums and office buildings, are "generally safe" if a strong earthquake hits Metro Manila. A magntude 6.9 earthquake hit ...

Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.

Flat basins are favoured places to build cities. But seismic waves can get trapped in these basins, putting cities at risk ...

This week’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines came with scenes familiar to New Zealanders: collapsed buildings, shattered facades and streets strewn with rubble. Earthquakes of such force ...