262
Quakes (24h)
10
M5+ Events
1
M6+ Major
6.0
Largest Today
Live
Auto-updating every 60s
Magnitude:
M3β4
M4β5
M5β6
M6β7
M7+
Click any circle for details Β· Data: USGS
Knowledge Base
Learn About Earthquakes
From the science of seismic waves to how to protect yourself, our guides cover everything you need to know.
What is an Earthquake?
Understand the science behind tectonic plates, fault lines, and why earthquakes happen where they do.
How to Stay Safe
Before, during, and after an earthquake β practical steps that could save your life.
Can Earthquakes Be Predicted?
The science and limitations of earthquake forecasting, and what early warning systems can actually do.
Understanding Magnitude
What do M4, M7, M9 really mean? The Richter scale, moment magnitude, and intensity explained.
Tectonic Plates
How the Earth's plates move, where they meet, and which regions are most at risk.
Tsunamis Explained
How undersea earthquakes trigger tsunamis, warning systems, and what to do if you're in a coastal zone.
Quick Answers
Common Questions
Our earthquake data refreshes automatically every 60 seconds, pulling directly from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API. The live map and sidebar list both update without requiring a page reload.
The world map displays all earthquakes with magnitude 3.0 and above from the past 24 hours. Earthquakes below M3.0 appear in the right-hand sidebar list, since they're generally too small to be felt far from the epicentre.
Yes! Click on any earthquake marker on the map or tap an item in the sidebar to open its detail page. You'll find a "I Felt It" section where you can rate the intensity and describe your experience β no account required.