About this tool
Monitor seismic activity across the globe in real time using the US Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards feed. Filter by magnitude and time window to track tectonic movements directly in your browser.
Real-Time Earthquake Monitor
Track live earthquakes worldwide with real-time magnitude, depth, and epicenter data from the USGS seismic feed.
Example
- timeframe: all_day
- minMagnitude: 2.5
Output
EXPLOREWaiting
Run the tool to generate output.
Live data provided byUSGS Earthquake Hazards Program(US Federal Government Public Domain).Attribution appreciated and standard practice.
When to use this tool
Use Real-Time Earthquake Monitor to stay informed on global seismic events, verify news of recent tremors, or conduct academic geology research.
Inputs, Formats & Specifications
- Accepted Inputs
- Magnitude filter (M1.0+, M2.5+, M4.5+, Significant), timeframe selector (hour, day, week)
- Output Formats
- Real-time earthquake feed cards, magnitude badges, focal depth, epicenter coordinates, USGS event links
- Supported Standards
- USGS GeoJSON, ISO 8601 UTC timestamps
- Browser Limits & Scope
- Data reflects USGS seismograph reporting; minor local tremors under M1.0 in regions without dense sensor coverage may not appear.
How to use this tool
- Select your minimum magnitude filter threshold (e.g. M1.0+, M2.5+, M4.5+) and observation timeframe.
- Click 'Fetch Live Feeds' to query the latest USGS GeoJSON seismic telemetry directly from your browser.
- Browse the interactive earthquake cards sorted by most recent occurrence or highest magnitude.
- Click on any earthquake event card to inspect focal depth, coordinates, and direct links to USGS scientific event pages.
Examples
Pacific Ring of Fire Seismic Check
Filter for M4.5+ earthquakes in the past 24 hours to monitor tectonic subduction zone tremors along Japan, Indonesia, and Chile.
Regional Fault Line Activity
Inspect focal depths and exact epicenter coordinates for shallow crustal tremors occurring in California or the Mediterranean basin.