Earthquake Hazards Program
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program is part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), established by Congress in 1977. We monitor and report earthquakes, assess earthquake impacts and hazards, and research the causes and effects of earthquake.
Latest Earthquakes
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BETA Earthquake Map/List
Real-time, optimized for mobile and improved for desktop.
Interactive map and list of latest earthquakes
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Did You Feel It?
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Science Centers
Our scientists study earthquakes around the world. Learn about Science Center activities, research, regional seismic network monitoring, and local activities of interest conducted in our various offices around the US.
Additional Resources
- Tsunami web sites
- Other USGS hazards web sites
- Other earthquake web sites
Significant Earthquakes Past 30 Days
- M 4.7, 20km ESE of Anza, California Monday, March 11, 2013 16:56:06 UTC
- M 6.5, 32km E of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea Sunday, March 10, 2013 22:51:51 UTC
- M 6.5, 89km SE of Ozernovskiy, Russia Friday, March 01, 2013 13:20:50 UTC
- M 6.4, 93km SE of Ozernovskiy, Russia Friday, March 01, 2013 12:53:52 UTC
- M 6.9, 84km SE of Ozernovskiy, Russia Thursday, February 28, 2013 14:05:50 UTC
- M 6.6, 135km WSW of Druzhina, Russia Thursday, February 14, 2013 13:13:52 UTC
- M 5.1, 72km W of Tonopah, Nevada Wednesday, February 13, 2013 00:10:14 UTC
- M 5.1, 24km ENE of Sungjibaegam, North Korea Tuesday, February 12, 2013 02:57:51 UTC
Featured Items
Meteor Explosion Near Chelyabinsk, Russia
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Beta Mobile Real-time Earthquakes
Try out our new mobile version of the Real-time Earthquakes Map & List under development now, and provide feedback.
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Earthquake Catastrophes and Fatalities Projected to Rise in Populous 21st Century - USGS News Release
"Predicted population increases in this century can be expected to translate into more people dying from earthquakes. There will be more individual earthquakes with very large death tolls as well as more people dying during earthquakes than ever before, according to a newly published study led by U.S. Geological Survey engineering geologist Thomas L. Holzer."
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Community exposure to tsunami hazards in California
A new USGS Scientific Investigations Report. Evidence of past events and modeling of potential events suggest that tsunamis are significant threats to low-lying communities on the California coast. To reduce potential impacts of future tsunamis, officials need to understand how communities are vulnerable to tsunamis and where targeted outreach, preparedness, and mitigation efforts may be warranted.
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A Practical Guide to Pacific Northwest Earthquakes
Online 90-minute course on the basics of Pacific NW earthquakes and USGS products for managing earthquakes.
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New Evidence Shows Power of East Coast Earthquakes
Earthquake shaking in the eastern United States can travel much farther and cause damage over larger areas than previously thought.
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