About EarthquakeTodayMap.com

Last updated: 2026-09-13

EarthquakeTodayMap.com is a live global earthquake tracker built around recent public earthquake data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and the EMSC-CSEM SeismicPortal. It combines a world map, current statistics and a searchable event table so recent seismic activity can be checked quickly in one place.

What the tracker shows

• Live earthquake map: Recent USGS and EMSC M2.5+ earthquake events from the rolling last 24 hours, displayed geographically on a world map.
• Magnitude and depth: Marker size and color help distinguish stronger events, while the event data shows reported depth and magnitude.
• Latest earthquakes: A searchable table with location, coordinates, UTC time, depth, magnitude and USGS event status.
• Strongest, newest and deepest events: Quick panels highlight notable earthquakes in the current 24-hour feed.
• Tectonic plate boundaries: An optional reference layer provides geological context for where many earthquakes occur.
• Nearest earthquake: With your permission, the browser can calculate which recent M2.5+ earthquake is closest to your current position and visualize that relationship on the map.

Where the earthquake data comes from

The earthquake data comes from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and the EMSC-CSEM SeismicPortal. EarthquakeTodayMap.com combines these public reports for the map, statistics, rankings and event table, while matching overlapping reports of the same event. The tracker refreshes regularly, but earthquake records can change as monitoring agencies receive more measurements and review an event.

Events marked Automatic are machine-generated USGS solutions that may still be revised. Events marked Reviewed have been reviewed by an analyst. USGS and EMSC reports may have different review stages, and the map can be updated as agencies revise their estimates.

How the nearest-earthquake tool works

If you choose the nearest-earthquake feature, your browser asks for location permission. The site then compares your coordinates with earthquake epicenters in the current feed and calculates an approximate surface distance. The coordinates used for that calculation stay in the browser and are not intentionally sent to EarthquakeTodayMap.com.

What this site is for

The tracker is designed for people checking whether an earthquake happened today, comparing recent seismic activity around the world, exploring plate-boundary patterns, or quickly opening the source record for a particular event. It can also be useful for students, educators, journalists and anyone interested in earth science.

What this site is not

EarthquakeTodayMap.com is an informational visualization tool. It is not an earthquake prediction service, an official emergency-warning system or a substitute for instructions from local authorities. For emergency information, use the official agencies responsible for your area.

Part of the Easy Digital Tools network

EarthquakeTodayMap.com is part of the Easy Digital Tools network, a collection of practical browser-based tools and visual utilities. The network also includes live map and location tools such as Population Map, Check My Location and Cyber Attack Map.

Contact

Questions, corrections, suggestions or feedback can be sent to [email protected].