Earthquakes: Accessing Historical Data and Current Information
Accessing Search Results
To obtain the URL for a specific search, follow these steps:- Click the "Search" button.
- Copy the URL displayed in the address bar.
Note that search results are limited to 20,000 events.
Data Sources
British Geological Survey
The British Geological Survey provides comprehensive information on earthquakes, including:
- Recent and historical events
- Educational resources
- Seismic hazard services
U.S. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey offers access to:
- Latest earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.5 or greater in the past day
- A database of over 54 million earthquakes
- Interactive maps and 3D visualizations
- Export options to Excel
Data Usage
The data collected from these sources is utilized for various purposes, including:
- Investigating earthquake activity
- Understanding the distribution of earthquakes
- Identifying driving forces behind earthquake occurrences
- Improving earthquake hazard assessment
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