The biggest quake was a notable 4.2-magnitude shaker just after 7 a.m. amid an hour-long swarm that began with a 3.9-magnitude earthquake at 6:30 a.m.

The United States Geological Survey has upgraded an early morning earthquake felt by hundreds in Missouri and Illinois.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is starting to earnestly evaluate space resources for future mining. Since its establishment in the 1870s, the USGS has focused pretty much solely on Earth. But now it's also investigating what benefits may or may not ...

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines' southern islands on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan ...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) was founded on March 3 rd, 1879, through an Act of Congress. At the time, the small staff was tasked with mapping public lands and hunting for minerals. Today, as their very own website explains, their mission ...

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