The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides real-time earthquake data through its public API. This tool fetches live GeoJSON feeds that include earthquake magnitude, location, depth, and timestamp — sourced from a global network of seismographs. Data is updated approximately every 1–5 minutes, making it one of the most reliable sources for near real-time seismic activity worldwide.

This tool automatically refreshes data every 5 minutes to stay synchronized with the USGS feed. You can also manually click the Refresh button at any time to pull the latest earthquakes. A countdown timer shows when the next auto-refresh will occur.

Each earthquake is represented by a colored circle. The color indicates the magnitude range: green (<3 minor), yellow (3–4 moderate), orange (4–5 strong), red (5–6 major), and purple (6+ great). The size of the circle scales with the magnitude — larger circles represent stronger earthquakes, making it easy to spot significant seismic events at a glance.

Earthquake depth is measured in kilometers below the Earth's surface. Shallow earthquakes (0–70 km) tend to cause more damage because seismic waves have less distance to travel before reaching the surface. Intermediate (70–300 km) and deep earthquakes (300+ km) generally pose less surface risk. This tool displays depth for each event, helping you quickly assess potential impact.

Yes! Use the time period buttons (Past Hour, Past Day, Past 7 Days, Past 30 Days) to select your desired timeframe. The Min Mag dropdown lets you filter by minimum magnitude — for example, select "5+" to only view significant earthquakes. Both the map markers and the list update instantly based on your filters.

All data is sourced directly from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, which operates a global seismic network in collaboration with international partners. The USGS is a scientific agency of the U.S. federal government. Data accuracy is high, though very small earthquakes (below magnitude 1.0) may go undetected in remote areas. For official seismic information, always refer to USGS directly.

The right panel (or below the map on mobile) lists all earthquakes matching your current filters. Each entry shows magnitude, location, depth, and how long ago it occurred. Click any list item to highlight it on the map and zoom to its location. Click any map marker to see a popup with detailed information including exact coordinates and a link to the official USGS event page.