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Recent earthquakes

Real-time global earthquake tracking, powered by USGS data

Live Global Earthquake Monitor is a free, real-time earthquake tracker by Bashige. It visualizes recent earthquakes around the world — from minor M1 tremors to major M6+ events — on a live earthquake map built on Esri satellite imagery, using official U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) feeds refreshed every 90 seconds.

How to use the earthquake map

  1. Choose a time range: past hour, past 24 hours, past 7 days, or past 30 days.
  2. Filter by magnitude: M1.0+, M2.5+, M4.5+, or significant earthquakes.
  3. Sort by latest or strongest, then click any event to zoom to its epicenter.
  4. Open the linked USGS event page for depth, felt reports, and tsunami alerts.

Why track earthquakes live?

  • See earthquakes today as they are published by seismograph networks.
  • Compare aftershock sequences after a large mainshock.
  • Check tsunami-flagged events and pager alerts before traveling.
  • Embed awareness: this monitor is informational — always follow official guidance in an emergency.

Frequently asked questions

  • Where does the data come from? Directly from USGS GeoJSON feeds (via resilient proxies with a JSONP fallback), never modified except for display.
  • How often is it updated? Every 90 seconds; manual refreshes respect the USGS 60-second minimum interval.
  • Is there an earthquake live feed? Yes — the list beside the map is a live feed: new events appear within minutes of detection, and you can pause auto-refresh anytime.
  • Is this earthquake map worldwide? Yes. Every tectonic region is covered — the Americas, the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Alpine–Himalayan belt, and the mid-ocean ridges.
  • Is the earthquake map global or regional? Both: it opens in a global world view, and clicking any event zooms to its epicenter. The ⌖ control centers the map on your location.
  • Is it free? Yes — free to use on any device, no sign-up required.
  • What to do in a strong earthquake? Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking; afterwards follow your local emergency authority. See our Terms of Use disclaimer.