Visakhapatnam residents woke to frightening tremors early Tuesday. Learn about the brief, strong shakes and public reaction. No official confirmation or damage reported yet.

The epicenter of the 2.5 magnitude earthquake was found south and east of Columbia, Maryland, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Local emergency agencies say they are monitoring the seismic activity but have not issued any tsunami warnings.

More than 150,000 people have been evacuated across the eastern provinces of the Philippines as Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, approaches from the Pacific. Authorities have issued warnings for torrential rains,

MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.8 magnitude quake was detected close to Covelo Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A 6.3-magnitude quake near Mazar-e Sharif exposed Afghanistans seismic threat. Experts explained how the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates causes deadly, frequent tremors.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka region at a depth of 24 km, with no reported injuries. The area is part of the tectonically active Ring of Fire. , World News, Times Now

SONOMA COUNTY, CA - Saturday night, a preliminary 2.3 magnitude quake was detected near The Geysers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.