How To

Step-by-step playbooks for the decisions people face while waiting.

How to Check for Earthquakes Near You

Use the region pages and filters to see recent quakes close to where you live, and read the result correctly.

Track a Major Earthquake and Its Aftershocks

When a big quake hits the news, use the tracker to follow the aftershock sequence in near real time.

Compare Seismic Activity Between Regions

Put two regions side by side to understand how plate boundaries shape very different earthquake patterns.