Earthquake Hazards Program

Latest Earthquakes

Real-time Earthquake Map

Interactive map and list of latest earthquakes

Significant Earthquakes Past 30 Days

  1. M 6.2, 46km NNW of Putre, Chile Monday, May 14, 2012 10:00:39 UTC
  2. M 6.6, 76km W of Neiafu, Tonga Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:08:07 UTC
  3. M 3.9, Laguna Niguel, California Monday, April 23, 2012 17:37:02 UTC
  4. M 6.7, Manokwari, Indonesia Saturday, April 21, 2012 01:16:52 UTC
  5. M 6.8, 140km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea Tuesday, April 17, 2012 07:13:49 UTC
  6. M 6.7, Hacienda La Calera, Chile Tuesday, April 17, 2012 03:50:16 UTC
Significant Earthquake Archive

Earthquake Hazards Program

The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program is a major element of the four-agency National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), established by Congress in 1977. The USGS responsibilities within NEHRP include earthquake monitoring and notification, earthquake impact and hazard assessments, and targeted research on earthquake causes and effects.

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Our scientists study earthquakes around the world. Learn about research conducted in our regional offices, regional seismic network monitoring, and local activities of interest.

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