Recent Earthquakes Map
See every earthquake recorded around the world in the past hour, day, week or month on a live map. Filter by magnitude and set your location to list the closest quakes first.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey real-time earthquake feeds, updated every minute. Magnitudes and locations of recent events are preliminary and may be revised.
How to use the Recent Earthquakes Map
- Choose a time period: past hour, past day, past 7 days or past 30 days.
- Set a minimum magnitude. M2.5+ shows quakes people may feel; M4.5+ shows significant quakes worldwide.
- Add your location with Find me, or type latitude and longitude, to see how far away each quake was.
- Explore the map: click a circle for details, or press Show on map in the list.
- Turn on auto-refresh to keep watching, or download the list as CSV.
Earthquake magnitude scale
| Magnitude | Typical effects near the epicenter |
|---|---|
| Below 2.5 | Usually not felt, but recorded by seismometers |
| 2.5 – 3.9 | Often felt indoors; rarely causes damage |
| 4.0 – 4.9 | Felt by most people nearby; rattling objects, minor damage possible |
| 5.0 – 5.9 | Can damage weaker buildings close to the epicenter |
| 6.0 – 6.9 | Can be destructive in populated areas up to tens of kilometers away |
| 7.0 – 7.9 | Major earthquake; serious damage over large areas |
| 8.0 and above | Great earthquake; can devastate regions hundreds of kilometers across |
Effects depend heavily on depth, distance, local soil and building quality, so two quakes of the same magnitude can feel very different. Shallow quakes (under about 70 km deep) usually shake the surface more than deep ones.
How to read the map
- Circle size grows with magnitude, so large quakes stand out even when many small ones cluster together.
- Circle color shows age: red for the past hour, orange for the past day, yellow for the past week and gray for older.
- Clusters often follow plate boundaries, such as the Pacific "Ring of Fire", and aftershock sequences after a large quake.
- Distance is measured from your location to the epicenter along Earth's surface.
Earthquake safety basics
If you feel shaking, drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. Near the coast, move to higher ground after strong or long shaking without waiting for an official warning. This page shows recorded quakes only; it cannot predict earthquakes and is not an alert service. Follow your local emergency authorities for warnings.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the earthquake data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) real-time GeoJSON feeds, which combine reports from the USGS and seismic networks around the world. The feeds are updated every minute. Coverage of small quakes is best in the United States; outside it, mainly quakes of about M4.5 and larger are listed.
What does earthquake magnitude mean?
Magnitude measures the energy released at the source. Each whole number step means about 10 times more ground shaking and roughly 32 times more energy. Quakes below M2.5 are rarely felt, M4 to M5 are felt widely and can cause minor damage, and M6 and above can be destructive near the epicenter.
How is the distance from me calculated?
The tool uses the haversine great-circle formula between your coordinates and each epicenter, the point on the surface above where the quake started. It doesn't include depth. Your location stays in your browser and is never sent anywhere.
Why do magnitudes or locations change?
The first numbers for a new quake are automatic and preliminary. Seismologists review them over the following minutes to days, so the magnitude, depth or location can be revised. Reviewed events are more accurate.
What do the tsunami flag and PAGER alert mean?
The tsunami flag marks large quakes in oceanic regions for which a tsunami warning center may issue information; it does not mean a tsunami occurred. PAGER is the USGS estimate of likely impact on people and buildings: green, yellow, orange or red. Always follow official warnings from local authorities.
How many earthquakes happen each day?
Seismic networks record many thousands of quakes worldwide each year, most of them too small to feel. Choose the past day with All (M0+) to see the full detail that USGS networks report.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.