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Sep 19, 2022 · The Latest Earthquake web application displays information in real-time and near-real-time for magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes in the U.S. and magnitude 4.5+ earthquakes around the world. This interactive tool allows you to view a list and map of earthquakes and to fine-tune the display with various settings. Each earthquake on the list and map is a ...
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Apr 11, 2024 · Earthquake Hazards Program. The USGS monitors and reports on earthquakes, assesses earthquake impacts and hazards, and conducts targeted research on the causes and effects of earthquakes. We undertake these activities as part of the larger National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), a four-agency partnership established by Congress.
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The United States Geological Survey warned that nearly 75% of the U.S. could face potentially damaging earthquakes and intense ground shaking in the next 100 years.
The agency shared new maps Wednesday, showing the areas that are most at risk. A team of more than 50 scientists and engineers created the map based on seismic studies, historical geological data and the latest data-collection technologies, according to the USGS.
They were able to identify nearly 500 additional fault lines that could produce damaging earthquakes.
In the last 200 years, 37 U.S. states have seen earthquakes exceeding magnitude 5, "highlighting a long history of seismic activity across this country," the USGS said.
The USGS noted that it is not making predictions.
"No one can predict earthquakes," the agency wrote. "However, by investigating faults and past quakes, scientists can better assess the likelihood of future earthquakes and how intense their shaking might be."
The new model shows that the seismically active regions of California and Alaska are at risk of earthquakes.
The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Alaska's Rat Islands Earthquake the following year were among the 10 worst worldwide since 1900, the USGS noted in 2019.
There are about 10,000 earthquakes a year in the Southern California area, though most of them are not felt. Only around 15-20 are greater than magnitude 4.0.
Hawaii also faces potential earthquakes due to recent volcanic eruptions and seismic unrest. There hasn't been a comprehensive assessment of Hawaii's earthquake risk published since 1998, and the last time one was published about Alaska was in 2007, the USGS said.
USGS geophysicist Mark Petersen considers the new model "a touchstone achievement for enhancing public safety."
The USGS said the latest earthquake model could be helpful for the construction industry by providing critical information for architects and engineers. Earthquake models can also help policymakers across the country.
California, for instance, is offering $3,000 grants for earthquake retrofitting.
"In earthquakes, houses can literally fall off their foundations if the ground moves side-to-side," civil engineer Joe Demers from Alpha Structural told CBS Los Angeles. "We frequently see such failures during earthquakes."
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Feb 6, 2024 · By Nikk Ogasa. February 6, 2024 at 9:00 am. Some 230 million people in the United States face the potential of damaging earthquakes in 100 years, according to the latest U.S. National...
