U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program
Latest Earthquakes
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- PAGER: Estimate of population exposure
Regional Offices
Our scientists study locations around the world. Learn about research conducted in our regional offices, regional seismic network monitoring, and local activities of interest.
- Pacific Northwest
- Northern California
- Southern California
- Intermountain West
- Central & Eastern US
- National Earthquake Information Center
- Albuquerque Seismo Lab
Additional Resources
Today’s Earthquake Fact
It was recognized as early as 350 BC, by the Greek scientist Aristotle, that soft ground shakes more than hard rock during an earthquake.
News & Highlights
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Significant Earthquakes
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Recent Earthquakes (M 2.5+)
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Earthquake News
- 11/23/2010 - Join the Great Central US ShakeOut November 23, 2010 18:45:55 UTC
- 10/29/2010-Haiti Quake Risk May Still be High October 29, 2010 21:46:59 UTC
- 10/17/2010-Haiti earthquake shaking amplified by local landforms October 22, 2010 15:06:21 UTC
- 10/10/2010-Unraveling Complexity of Haiti Quake Reveals Hidden Faults and Future Hazards October 22, 2010 15:05:31 UTC
- 09/29/2010 - Global Earthquake Alerts to Include Economic Loss and Casualty Information September 29, 2010 15:59:40 UTC
Featured Items
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The USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program is offering 49 research opportunities, including 8 fellowships related to earthquake hazards research.
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Global Vs30 Map Server
Tool allows users to estimate seismic site conditions for a specific region using topographic slope.