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
Real-time Earthquake MapInteractive map and list of latest earthquakes
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Regional Activities
Our scientists study earthquakes around the world. Learn about research conducted in our regional offices, regional seismic network monitoring, and local activities of interest.
Significant Earthquakes Past 30 Days
- M 3.4, 0km WSW of Beverly Hills, California Friday, September 07, 2012 07:03:09 UTC
- M 5.6, 1km SW of Jiaokui, China Friday, September 07, 2012 04:16:30 UTC
- M 5.6, 6km SSW of Jiaokui, China Friday, September 07, 2012 03:19:42 UTC
- M 7.6, 12km E of Hojancha, Costa Rica Wednesday, September 05, 2012 14:42:07 UTC
- M 6.2, 244km S of Sidorukun, Indonesia Monday, September 03, 2012 18:23:04 UTC
- M 7.6, 88km E of Sulangan, Philippines Friday, August 31, 2012 12:47:33 UTC
- M 6.8, 88km NW of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Thursday, August 30, 2012 13:43:25 UTC
- M 4.1, 3km NE of Yorba Linda, California Wednesday, August 29, 2012 20:31:00 UTC
- M 7.3, 131km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador Monday, August 27, 2012 04:37:18 UTC
- M 5.5, 5km NNW of Brawley, California Sunday, August 26, 2012 20:57:58 UTC
- M 5.3, 4km NNW of Brawley, California Sunday, August 26, 2012 19:31:22 UTC
- M 6.6, 140km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia Sunday, August 26, 2012 15:05:37 UTC
- M 6.3, 53km SSE of Palu, Indonesia Saturday, August 18, 2012 09:41:52 UTC
Featured Items
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August 2012 Brawley, California Earthquake Swarm
An M5.5 earthquake occurred at 1:57PM PDT on August 26th, 2012, and was preceded by nearly 200 events ranging M1.4-5.3.
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Slab1.0 Interactive Map
The Slab1.0 three-dimensional subduction zone geometry model is now available via an interactive map and query. Search for modeled slab depth, strike and dip at a given location in the majority of global subduction zones.
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Hazard Curve Application
Interested in probabilistic hazard curve data for the conterminous US? Try out the new hazard web application that lets you view hazard curves and dynamically generate uniform hazard response spectra (UHRS). The application also provides instructions for programmatic access to the 2008 National Seismic Hazard Mapping Program data.
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Earthquake Early Warning
An Earthquake Early Warning System for the west coast of the United States is being developed by the United States Geological Survey in cooperation with scientists at academic institutions including: California Institute of Technology, University of California at Berkeley, and University of Washington.
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The Great ShakeOut
You are invited to join thousands of people who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On! in the 2012 Great ShakeOut happening all over the US and in several other countries around the world.
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