Choose a time window and minimum magnitude, then check the live USGS feed below.
- Pick a time window - past hour, past day, or past week.
- Pick a minimum magnitude to filter out the smallest, rarely-felt events.
- Press "Check earthquakes" to load the current results from the USGS feed.
- Press "Sort by distance from me" and allow location access to re-sort the list nearest-first, with a distance column added.
Recent Earthquakes Near Me (USGS Live Feed)
Check the US Geological Survey's live earthquake feed for the past hour, day, or week, filtered by a minimum magnitude.
Pick a time window and a magnitude floor, or press "Sort by distance from me" for a browser-location lookup, and the tool lists matching earthquakes with magnitude, place, time, and depth - nearest first when location is used, most recent first otherwise. Each place name links to the official USGS event page.
A magnitude-scale reference table stays on the page at all times, and when nothing matches your filters you get a clear message instead of a blank panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Recent Earthquakes Near Me (USGS Live Feed) do?
It reads the US Geological Survey's live GeoJSON feed for the past hour, day, or week, and lists earthquakes at or above the magnitude you choose, with time, place, and depth.
How do I sort earthquakes near my own location?
Press "Sort by distance from me" to let the tool use your browser location (this asks for location permission); results then sort nearest first with a distance column, instead of most-recent-first.
What happens if nothing matches my filters?
The tool shows a clear "No earthquakes at or above that magnitude" message rather than leaving the page blank.
How current is this data?
The feed comes directly from USGS and typically updates within minutes of an event, but it is not an early-warning system - always follow official emergency guidance during an active event.