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EARTHQUAKES · OFFICIAL RAPID INFORMATION

Check Recent Earthquakes & Official Impact Information

Start with the USGS event report, then check shaking intensity, reported impacts and tsunami status. Early magnitude and location estimates can change as scientists review more data.

Open USGS Latest Earthquakes ↗
If shaking is occurring

Protect yourself immediately: Drop, Cover and Hold On. Do not wait for this or any other website to load. Near the coast, follow natural tsunami warning signs and local instructions.

RECENT M2.5+ EVENTS

Official USGS past-day summary

This convenience list is loaded directly from the USGS public feed in your browser. It is not an alerting service and does not include every small earthquake.

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ONE-MINUTE CHECK

Use the products in the right order

  1. Open the USGS event page for the current magnitude, location, depth and review status.
  2. Use ShakeMap to see estimated shaking intensity and geographic extent—not just magnitude.
  3. Open Did You Feel It? to report shaking and see community responses.
  4. For consequential events, check PAGER and any official aftershock forecast.
  5. If the earthquake is offshore or coastal, check Tsunami.gov immediately.

CHOOSE YOUR REGION

West Coast earthquake guides

California earthquake informationUSGS, Earthquake Warning California, Caltrans, outages and coastal status.Pacific Northwest earthquake informationUSGS, PNSN, Cascadia context, Washington, Oregon and tsunami sources.

IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS

Magnitude is not the whole impact

Depth, distance, soil, building vulnerability and population exposure all affect consequences. ShakeMap estimates shaking intensity; PAGER estimates potential human and economic impact. Neither replaces local inspection or emergency instructions.

Does this site provide earthquake early warning?

No. Use official ShakeAlert-powered delivery methods. This site is for checking information after an event has been detected.

Why did the magnitude change?

Initial earthquake solutions are often automatic and preliminary. USGS and regional networks may revise magnitude, depth and location as additional observations are reviewed.

Can a map confirm that my building or road is safe?

No. Maps and cameras cannot establish structural safety. Follow local officials, transportation agencies and qualified inspectors.