Earthquakes
Real-time seismic data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. We fetch events every 60 seconds, covering all earthquakes worldwide.
⏱️ Update Freq
60s
🌍 Coverage
Global
📡 Source
USGS
📦 Format
GeoJSON
What We Track
Every earthquake event includes:
- Magnitude — Richter scale value
- Location — Latitude, longitude, and depth in kilometers
- PAGER Alert Level — Green, yellow, orange, or red based on estimated impact
- Tsunami Flag — Whether the event could generate a tsunami
- Felt Reports — Number of “Did You Feel It?” responses
- Significance Score — Composite metric based on magnitude, felt reports, and PAGER level
Understanding Magnitude
| Range | Classification | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.0 | Micro | Not felt, recorded by instruments |
| 2.0–3.9 | Minor | Often felt, rarely causes damage |
| 4.0–4.9 | Light | Noticeable shaking, minor damage |
| 5.0–5.9 | Moderate | Can cause significant damage to weak structures |
| 6.0–6.9 | Strong | Destructive in populated areas up to 160km |
| 7.0+ | Major/Great | Serious damage over large areas |
Data Source
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program monitors seismic activity worldwide through a network of over 2,000 stations. Data is available within minutes of an event.
“The USGS provides real-time earthquake information to emergency responders, government agencies, and the public. Our mission is to reduce earthquake losses.”
API Access
Query earthquake data directly:
GET /api/v1/observations/?source_id={earthquake_source_id}&limit=50Or explore on the admin map with color-coded magnitude markers.
Earthquake Magnitude — Last 30 Days
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