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worldquakes.org is a free information service that displays real-time and historical earthquake data provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The service includes interactive maps, statistics, educational articles, and data browsing tools.
Earthquake information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, safety, or emergency advice. Always follow guidance from official government and emergency management authorities in your area.
We strive to provide accurate and timely earthquake information. However, data may contain errors, be delayed, or be incomplete. Magnitude, location, and depth values are preliminary and may be revised by the USGS. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any data.
The website design, code, and original content are the property of worldquakes.org. Earthquake data is provided by the USGS and remains subject to USGS policies and public domain terms. You may use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You agree not to: misuse the website or its APIs; attempt to gain unauthorized access; interfere with the operation of the site; scrape data at excessive rates; or use the site for any unlawful purpose.
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To the maximum extent permitted by law, worldquakes.org shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or the data it provides. Decisions made based on earthquake information are solely the user's responsibility.
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We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
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