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Video Released From Inside D.C. Monument During East Coast Quake

The National Park Service has posted online scary footage of visitors on the observation deck of the Washington Monument when the August 23 earthquake shook and damaged the popular attraction.

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BREAKING: 8.9 Earthquake Hits Japan, Followed by Tsunami

Japan was struck by a 8.9 earthquake off the northeastern coast of the island on Friday afternoon at 2:46 P.M. local time. Initially reported as a weaker earthquake, buildings in Tokyo shook for several minutes.

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The Great Canada-Michigan-New York City Earthquake

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake in central Canada has left several cities shaken up, as the area rarely deals with tremors.