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USGS Earthquake Feed Viewer

Live-ish earthquake list from the USGS FDSN event API. No key required. Public-domain data with required credit.

Recent earthquakes

Earthquake data: U.S. Geological Survey (public domain). Source of earthquake data: U.S. Geological Survey. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by USGS. API: earthquake.usgs.gov/fdsnws/event/1/.

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FAQ

Where does the data come from?

The USGS Earthquake Catalog API (earthquake.usgs.gov). Most USGS information is public domain.

How should I credit USGS?

When redistributing, attribute like: “Source of earthquake data: U.S. Geological Survey.” Do not imply USGS endorsement.

Can I filter by magnitude?

Yes — set a minimum magnitude and an optional search window in hours.

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