World Earthquakes provides live, real-time earthquake monitoring powered by data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Our platform tracks seismic activity across the globe, delivering accurate magnitude, location, depth, and timing information within minutes of each event.
We cover earthquakes of all magnitudes, from minor tremors (below M3.0) to major events (M7.0+), across every continent and ocean. Our database contains over 185,000 earthquakes spanning more than two decades of seismic history.
All earthquake data displayed on this site comes directly from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, the world's leading authority on seismic monitoring. Magnitude values use the moment magnitude scale (Mw), and locations are provided as geographic coordinates with depth measurements in kilometers. Data is typically available within 5-15 minutes of an earthquake's occurrence.
Whether you are a researcher studying seismic patterns, an educator teaching earth science, a journalist covering natural disasters, or simply someone concerned about earthquake safety in your region, World Earthquakes provides the most accessible, multilingual, and comprehensive real-time earthquake monitoring available. Our commitment to accuracy, speed, and global accessibility makes us a trusted resource for earthquake information worldwide.