Latest Earthquakes
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Advanced National Seismic System
Latest earthquakes map and list (past 24 hours, M2.5+). Tap/click on "gear icon" for options and settings.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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Significant Earthquakes, Past 30 Days
Significant Earthquakes Archive
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program is part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), established by Congress in 1977, and the USGS Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) was established by Congress as a NEHRP facility. The USGS and its partners monitor and report earthquakes, assess earthquake impacts and hazards, and perform research into the causes and effects of earthquakes.
Highlights
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New Seismicity of the Earth 1900–2018 Map
Updated poster-size map of global seismicity in the context of global plate tectonics and the Earth’s physiography. Primarily designed for use by earth scientists, engineers, and educators.
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Explore the Website
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Earthquakes
Information about real-time earthquakes, online catalog search of archives, seismicity maps and statistics.
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Hazards
US faults, information about seismic hazards in various areas, tools for seismic design values.
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Data & Products
Monitoring, station, and other various seismic data available for download. Data products to view and download.
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Learn
The science of earthquakes, FAQ, glossary, links to earthquake topics, Earthquakes for kids.
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Monitoring
Global, national and regional networks recording earthquakes and crustal movements, maps, station information, real-time seismic waveforms.
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Research
Research projects in the Earthquake Hazards Program, external research support, science center activities, software.