What are the largest earthquakes to strike the US?

There have only been a handful of notable earthquakes to strike the U.S. greater than the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that recently struck Turkey and Syria. The earliest dates back to 1700.

White House: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon

U.S. officials said Monday that improvements ordered by President Biden to strengthen defenses against Chinese espionage helped spot the spy balloon — and determine that similar flights were conducted at multiple points during the Trump administration.