A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more than 6 feet, dramatically heightening the risk of flooding.

A study warns that a massive earthquake along the Cascadia subduction zone could cause significant land sinking, increasing flood risks in coastal areas from Northern California to Washington.

A new study is fueling speculation and fear about the risks of a major earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone, including massive flooding in California

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the earthquake's epicenter was about 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico.

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Culberson County, West Texas, marking one of the strongest quakes in state history and raising concerns.

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake shook the West Texas area just south of the New Mexico border, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The nearly 5-mile deep quake hit west of Pecos, about 35 miles south of Whites City,