A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Great Falls on Thursday, briefly rattling residents and raising questions about why earthquakes occur in the region.

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Martin said the goal is to help people safely explore the landscape while also protecting a part of Kentucky’s natural ...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the temblor at 1:54 a.m. PST. The epicenter was located approximately 4 miles (7 kilometers) west-southwest of Holtville and occurred at a shallow depth ...