FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns

The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.

More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.

Earthquake reported in Somerset County, New Jersey

An earthquake was reported in Somerset County Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. according to officials.

New Jersey earthquake felt in NYC, Philadelphia and beyond

A preliminary 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, Friday, shaking the ground from New York City to Philadelphia and beyond.

Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.

Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon evacuates guests as fears of volcanic eruption continue

Residents of the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík in Iceland continue to hold their breath in anticipation of a possible volcanic eruption in the area after officials said magma has once again accumulated underground.

Oklahoma earthquake: 5.1 magnitude quake felt statewide

The initial earthquake in Oklahoma was followed by at least eight smaller temblors through Saturday morning.

How these new FEMA rules aim to help those recovering from disaster

The federal agency in charge of emergency management is changing its program that helps those who survive wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast

Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.

East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years

Within the last 50 years, there have been more than 400 earthquakes of 3.5 magnitude or greater recorded in eastern North America.

Japan earthquakes: Tsunami warnings issued. Follow latest updates

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.

Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Slight earthquakes shake Big Island in Hawaii and Puget Sound region, no damage reported

Hundreds of people reported feeling minor earthquakes of similar intensity on Hawaii's Big Island and on the Olympic Peninsula northwest of Seattle, but no damage was reported.