USGS Earthquake Catalog
Official United States Geological Survey feed of global seismic events as GeoJSON, updated within minutes of detection, with magnitude, depth, and precise coordinates. Government-funded, so there is no monetisation pressure on the free tier.
Status
🟢 Online · 22 ms
🟢 Online · 22 ms
30-day uptime
100%
100%
Free tier
Unlimited, no key, no credit card
Unlimited, no key, no credit card
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does USGS Earthquake Catalog require an API key?
No, USGS Earthquake Catalog is freely accessible without registration or an API key.
What is USGS Earthquake Catalog's free tier?
Unlimited, no key, no credit card
Is USGS Earthquake Catalog currently online?
We check USGS Earthquake Catalog every hour. The current status is shown at the top of this page. You can also see the 30-day uptime history in the chart above.
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