Seismic record · updated 3s ago
Earthquakes near me
Every earthquake the U.S. Geological Survey recorded within 50 to 500 km of you, over the last day, week or month. Share your location or search a city. The record refreshes every minute.
01 — The record
Earthquakes near you
The strongest earthquakes worldwide, last 24 hours
The strongest earthquakes worldwide, last 24 hours
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 218 km ENE of Nagqu, China | depth 7 km | |
| 5.4 | 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | depth 72 km | |
| 5.4 | 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | Bonin Islands, Japan region | depth 485 km | |
| 5.2 | 59 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan | depth 110 km | |
| 5.1 | 199 km ENE of Nagqu, China | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 205 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 17 km SE of Ambelókipoi, Greece | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 41 km WNW of Kupang, Indonesia | depth 35 km | |
| 4.8 | Bonin Islands, Japan region | depth 482 km | |
| 4.8 | 167 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 170 km ENE of Nagqu, China | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 19 km NE of Atico, Peru | depth 62 km | |
| 4.6 | 153 km WNW of Adak, Alaska | depth 153 km | |
| 4.6 | Volcano Islands, Japan region | depth 133 km |
02 — The wire
Strongest earthquakes of the past week
- 5.3Bonin Islands, Japan regionOct 25, 22:14 UTC
- 5.259 km SW of Ashkāsham, AfghanistanOct 25, 17:44 UTC
- 5.9218 km ENE of Nagqu, ChinaOct 25, 11:25 UTC
- 5.1199 km ENE of Nagqu, ChinaOct 25, 11:24 UTC
- 5.433 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New GuineaOct 25, 10:30 UTC
- 5.4205 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 25, 08:41 UTC
- 5.263 km NNE of Lae, Papua New GuineaOct 25, 03:29 UTC
- 6.125 km ENE of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 25, 02:24 UTC
03 — Questions
How to read the record
How do I find earthquakes near me?
Press “Use my location” or search for a city. The map and table then show every earthquake the U.S. Geological Survey recorded within your chosen radius, from 50 to 500 km, over the last 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. Your coordinates are rounded to about 1 km before they reach our server.
Where does the data come from?
From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, which pools data from seismic networks around the world. We check its feed every minute. Below about magnitude 2.5 the record is complete only for the United States and a few well-instrumented regions, so an empty list can mean none were detected.
Is this an early-warning system?
No. A quake appears here after it has been located and sized, which takes from under a minute to several minutes. For alerts that can arrive before shaking, turn on your phone’s earthquake alerts (Android) or install MyShake, and follow your local emergency agency.
What magnitude can I feel?
Most people notice shaking from about magnitude 3 when the quake is close and shallow. Magnitude 5 can crack plaster. Magnitude 6 and above can damage buildings. Depth and distance matter as much as magnitude, which is why every row shows both.
04 — Guides
Understand what you felt
- 01What to do during an earthquakeDrop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do in bed, in a car, outdoors or on the coast. Steps from FEMA, the Red Cross and USGS.
- 02Magnitude vs intensity: why one earthquake feels different everywhereMagnitude measures the energy released at the source. Intensity measures the shaking where you are. Includes the Modified Mercalli scale and what each magnitude usually does.
- 03Why do earthquakes happen?Earthquakes release stress stored along faults. How plate tectonics, fault types and human activity cause them.
- 04Aftershocks and foreshocks: what to expect after an earthquakeWhy smaller earthquakes follow a big one, how long they last, and why a foreshock is only recognised in hindsight.
- 05Can earthquakes be predicted?Why scientists can forecast probabilities but cannot predict the time, place and size of an earthquake.
- 06Earthquake preparedness checklistA practical checklist: secure your space, build a kit, make a plan and turn on earthquake alerts on your phone.
05 — Developers
The same record, as an API
One request, any radius.
Earthquakes within 500 km of any point, recent global quakes, and a local activity summary. Pay per request from prepaid credits that never expire.
1 credit = $0.001 · requests cost 1–2 credits · 500 free on sign-up
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