From Volcanoes to Vineyards - New Geologic Map Reveals Portland's Deep History
A new digital geologic map of the greater Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area of Oregon and Washington being released today will support emergency response, conservation, agriculture and...
View ArticleShakeOut 2020: Staying Safe When the Ground Starts to Rumble
When the ground shakes, what do you do? ShakeOut 2020: Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
View ArticleFederal Agencies Partner to Strengthen ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning...
A lone solar panel in the middle of California’s largest national forest is powering a seismometer able to detect Earth’s vibrations, a piece of the puzzle necessary to help protect life and property...
View ArticleWho’s Sharing? Inconsistent Eyewitness Accounts Can Affect How We Understand...
Scientists rely on seismometers and eyewitness accounts to identify an earthquake’s location, time and magnitude. A new study explores how the latter can be limited by socioeconomic factors, which can...
View ArticleThe Disaster that Helped the Nation Prepare for Future Earthquakes:...
The San Fernando earthquake struck Southern California 50 years ago, killing 64 people and costing over $500 million in damages. The quake prompted federal, state and local action to reduce earthquake...
View ArticleShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning Delivery for the Pacific Northwest
Starting May 4, 2021, ShakeAlert®-powered earthquake early warning alerts will be available to more than 50 million people in California, Oregon and Washington, the most earthquake-prone region in the...
View ArticleWomen of Hazards Featured During Women’s History Month on @USGS_Quakes Instagram
For Women’s History Month in March 2021 the @USGS_Quakes Instagram featured dozens of photos of female earthquake scientists and shout-outs with the hashtag #EarthquakeWomen from the Earthquake Science...
View ArticleEntire U.S. West Coast Now Has Access to ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning
After 15 years of planning and development, the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system is now available to more than 50 million people in California, Oregon and Washington, the most...
View ArticleMedia Advisory: Where Earthquakes Hide in the Desert - Live Online Public...
You are invited to a public lecture about recent surface rupturing earthquakes in the western United States.
View ArticleA Fixed Smartphone Network Offers Inexpensive Earthquake Early Warning...
A new study led by USGS and Costa Rican researchers demonstrates how Earthquake Early Warning using smartphone technology can be both inexpensive and effective for millions of people.
View ArticleMagnitude 6.0 Earthquake in California
A magnitude 6.0 (M6.0) earthquake struck Little Antelope Valley, California near the Nevada border on July 8, 2021 at 3:49pm local time (July 8 at 22:49 UTC).
View ArticleMagnitude 7.2 Earthquake in Haiti
A magnitude 7.2 (M 7.2) earthquake struck Haiti on August 14, 2021, at 8:29 am local time (August 14, 2021 12:29 UTC).
View ArticleMagnitude 7.3 Earthquake near Namie, Japan
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck offshore of Namie, Japan on March 16, 2022 at 11:36 pm local time (March 16 14:36 UTC).
View ArticleTake a Tour of the Earthquake Hazards Program Site
Or...How to Find USGS Earthquake Information Quickly!
View ArticleThe temblor that changed earthquake science turns 30
To mark the 30th anniversary of a Southern California earthquake, we’ll note why it was significant and listen to USGS employees share their own quake tales.
View ArticleVolcanic eruption? Earthquake? Stay calm and laugh on.
New research demonstrates how laughter can be an effective way to help agencies connect with the people they serve during natural hazard events, like a volcanic eruption or earthquake.
View ArticleHumble yet significant: A case study of youthful faults on Yellowstone’s fringe
Surficial geologic mapping by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has shed light on geologically young faults in the Jackson Lake area, just south of Yellowstone National Park. Though mostly...
View ArticleEarthquake Advisory for Central South Carolina
A swarm of earthquakes is ongoing near the towns of Elgin and Lugoff.
View ArticleEarthquake Detected! Here’s How You Can Prepare
Over 50 million people in Washington, Oregon, and California can take protective actions prior to feeling shaking from an earthquake.
View ArticleA step toward understanding earthquakes in California
A new paper reviews past earthquakes to better understand potential future risks.
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