SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA - Friday afternoon, a preliminary 2.3 magnitude quake was registered close to Borrego Springs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The largest recorded earthquake in United States history was the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake, which struck on March 27, 1964, and registered magnitude 9.2 on the moment magnitude scale, according to the USGS.

Mobile Park?A device to measure seismic activity was installed Friday at the Mariners' ballpark. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network said the gadget will "record the seismic energy during Game 5."The Mariners face a winner-take-all game against the Detroit Tigers Friday as both teams vie to advance to the American League Championship Series.

IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 2.0 magnitude quake occurred near Brawley Thursday morning.

Locals in coastal areas were ordered to evacuate immediately and see higher ground. Follow Newsweek for live updates.

The City of Duncan’s Emergency Management team is encouraging the community to take part in an upcoming event relating to Earthquake safety.

After the deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake on 30 September in Cebu, Philippines, a family of twelve in the town of Gibitngil, Medellin, Cebu, is reportedly suffering from mental distress, prompting a suicide attempt.