🌍 Earthquake Tracking Center
Real-time global earthquake monitoring using USGS seismographic networks. Track magnitude, depth, location, and regional seismic activity with professional-grade geological data.
🌍 Recent Significant Earthquakes (4.5+ Magnitude)
Global seismic activity from the last 7 days (updated from USGS in real-time)
No significant earthquakes in the last 7 days
Seismic activity is currently low
🎯 Search Earthquakes by Location
Select from major seismic regions worldwide or enter coordinates (searches last 30 days, configurable radius, 2.5+ magnitude)
Search by Coordinates
Example: San Francisco is 37.7749, -122.4194 | London is 51.5074, -0.1278
Or select from major seismic regions:
📚 Understanding Earthquake Data
Magnitude Scale
- • Major (7.0+): Serious damage over large areas
- • Strong (6.0-6.9): Can cause damage in populated areas
- • Moderate (5.0-5.9): Can cause minor damage
- • Light (4.0-4.9): Often felt, rarely causes damage
- • Minor (3.0-3.9): Often felt by people
Depth & Impact
- • Shallow (<35km): More surface damage
- • Intermediate (35-70km): Moderate impact
- • Deep (>70km): Less surface impact
- • Felt Reports: Community-reported experiences
- • Tsunami Risk: Ocean-floor earthquakes (6.5+)
USGS Data Sources & Coverage Limitations
This dashboard displays earthquake data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):
- Primary Coverage: Major seismic regions worldwide (Ring of Fire, fault systems)
- Reporting Focus: Significant earthquakes and events with public impact
- Regional Limitations: May not include smaller earthquakes from local/regional networks
- Network Sources: Global Seismographic Network, ANSS, international partners
⚠️ Coverage Note:
USGS data may not capture all regional earthquakes, especially in low-seismicity areas like the UK, parts of Europe, or stable continental regions. Local seismic networks often detect smaller events that don't appear in USGS databases. For comprehensive regional coverage, consult local geological surveys.
Data refreshed from USGS earthquake API. Educational use only - not for emergency response.
🎓 Seismology & Tectonic Education
Ring of Fire
- • Pacific Ocean basin - 90% of earthquakes occur here
- • Major tectonic plate boundaries
- • High volcanic and seismic activity
- • Countries: Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Chile, Alaska
Plate Tectonics
- • Transform: Plates slide past each other (San Andreas)
- • Convergent: Plates collide (Himalayas, Andes)
- • Divergent: Plates separate (Mid-Atlantic Ridge)
- • Subduction: Ocean plate under continental plate
Earthquake Preparedness
- • Drop, Cover, Hold On during shaking
- • Emergency kit: water, food, first aid, flashlight
- • Secure heavy furniture and water heaters
- • Know evacuation routes and meeting points
⚠️ Emergency Safety Notice
This dashboard is for educational and research purposes only. Do NOT use for emergency response or safety decisions.For official earthquake alerts, tsunami warnings, and emergency information, always consult your local emergency management agency, the National Weather Service, or the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Emergency Resources:Ready.gov Earthquake Safety |Tsunami.gov Official Warnings
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Technical Data Sources & Methodology
Data Provider: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program
Detection Network: Global Seismographic Network (GSN) with 300+ stations worldwide
Update Frequency: Real-time (typically within 2-20 minutes of occurrence)
Magnitude Types: Moment Magnitude (Mw), Body-wave (mb), Surface-wave (Ms), Local (ML)
Location Accuracy: Typically ±10-50km horizontal, ±10km depth (varies by region and magnitude)
API Documentation:USGS Earthquake API