Live Global Earthquake Tracker
Real-time earthquake data straight from the U.S. Geological Survey, refreshed every minute. Filter by magnitude and time range, explore the interactive map, and check the full list below.
| Time (local) | Magnitude | Location | Depth (km) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading live earthquake data… | ||||
How this earthquake tracker works
Data source
All earthquake data on this page comes directly from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program GeoJSON feeds, the same authoritative source used by seismologists and emergency response agencies worldwide. We don't estimate, delay, or editorialize the numbers — magnitude, depth, and location come straight from USGS seismographic networks.
Update frequency
The feed is re-fetched from USGS and cached at the edge for 60 seconds, then your browser polls for fresh data automatically. That means the list and map you're looking at are, at most, a minute or two behind real time.
Reading the magnitude scale
Earthquake magnitude is logarithmic: each whole-number increase represents roughly 32 times more energy released. A magnitude 6.0 quake releases about 32x more energy than a 5.0, not just "20% more." See our full magnitude guide for a plain-English breakdown.
Depth matters too
Shallow earthquakes (under ~70 km) tend to cause more surface shaking for the same magnitude than deep ones, because the energy has less distance to dissipate before reaching the surface.
Frequently asked questions
Is this data real-time?
It's near real-time. USGS typically publishes automated earthquake detections within seconds to a few minutes of an event, and this page refreshes its cache every 60 seconds on top of that.
Why did a magnitude change after I refreshed?
Initial magnitude estimates are automated and can be revised as seismologists review more seismograph readings, sometimes for hours after an event. This is normal and reflects USGS's own review process, not an error on this page.
Does a high magnitude always mean high damage risk?
No — damage risk depends on magnitude, depth, distance from populated areas, local building codes, and soil conditions. A magnitude 6.5 quake deep under the ocean may cause no damage, while a shallow 5.5 quake under a city can be destructive. See our safety guide for practical preparedness steps.