Recent Earthquakes & Live Seismic Activity
Real-time earthquake tracking organized by date. Stay informed about the latest seismic events with data from USGS and global monitoring networks.
Earthquake Severity Scale
Major
7.0+ Magnitude
Strong
6.0 - 6.9
Moderate
5.0 - 5.9
Light
4.0 - 4.9
Minor
< 4.0
Select Date Range
Today's Earthquakes
Last 24 hours of seismic activity
Depth
35 km
Coordinates
38.5°N, 142.8°E
Strong shaking reported in coastal areas. Tsunami warning issued.
Depth
45 km
Coordinates
33.4°S, 70.6°W
Felt widely across Santiago region. Minor damage reported.
Depth
12 km
Coordinates
34.2°N, 118.5°W
Moderate shaking in Los Angeles area. No major damage.
Depth
18 km
Coordinates
37.1°N, 36.2°E
Aftershock from previous seismic activity in the region.
Depth
55 km
Coordinates
7.5°S, 110.4°E
Light shaking felt in Yogyakarta. No damage reported.
Depth
28 km
Coordinates
61.5°N, 149.8°W
Minor tremor near Anchorage. Routine seismic activity.
Depth
10 km
Coordinates
35.2°N, 25.7°E
Weak shaking felt locally. No damage.
Understanding Earthquake Data
Earthquake data is continuously updated from USGS and global seismic networks. Events are typically reported within minutes of occurrence and refined as more data becomes available.
The timing shown reflects when the earthquake occurred, not when it was detected or reported.
Magnitude measures energy released at the source. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake releases approximately 32 times more energy than a magnitude 6.0 earthquake.
Impact depends on magnitude, depth, distance from populated areas, and local building codes.
Shallow earthquakes (< 70 km) typically cause more surface damage than deep earthquakes of the same magnitude because seismic waves travel less distance and lose less energy.
Deep earthquakes may be felt over larger areas but usually cause less localized damage.
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