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 Map

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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 7.1, 227km NW of Saumlaki, Indonesia Monday, December 10, 2012 16:53:09 UTC
M 6.3, 21km ESE of Tokoroa, New Zealand Friday, December 07, 2012 18:19:07 UTC
M 7.3, 245km SE of Kamaishi, Japan Friday, December 07, 2012 08:18:24 UTC
M 5.6, 43km SE of Qayen, Iran Wednesday, December 05, 2012 17:08:12 UTC
M 5.8, 44km W of Anchorage, Alaska Tuesday, December 04, 2012 01:42:48 UTC
M 6.5, 163km SSW of Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia Friday, November 16, 2012 18:12:39 UTC
M 6.1, 9km E of Tlalchapa, Mexico Thursday, November 15, 2012 09:20:23 UTC
M 6.2, 75km SW of Vallenar, Chile Wednesday, November 14, 2012 19:02:05 UTC
M 6.3, 253km S of Cape Yakataga, Alaska Monday, November 12, 2012 20:42:14 UTC

Significant Earthquake Archive

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