Where can I obtain information on current and past earthquakes?

The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program has helicorders (seismogram displays) available for several areas in the United States and the World. Our research partner IRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology) has two applications, the Station Monitor and the Global Seismogram Viewer, for viewing seismograms.

When was the last Oklahoma Earthquake?

September 3, 2016
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake in Oklahoma A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck in Oklahoma on September 3, 2016 at 12:02:44 UTC (7:02 am local time).

What type of ground causes the most destruction?

surface waves
Seismic waves can be classified into two basic types: body waves which travel through the Earth and surface waves, which travel along the Earth’s surface. Those waves that are the most destructive are the surface waves which generally have the strongest vibration.

What state has never had an earthquake?

Florida and North Dakota are the states with the fewest earthquakes.

What state has the most earthquakes?

California has more earthquakes that cause damage than any other state. Alaska and California have the most earthquakes (not human-induced).

How many earthquakes have there been in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma, United States has had: (M1.5 or greater) 4 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 24 earthquakes in the past 7 days; 134 earthquakes in the past 30 days; 2,199 earthquakes in the past 365 days

Where was the largest earthquake in the world in 2015?

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 46 km (29 mi) east northeast of Hihifo on May 30 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). This was an aftershock of the 6.2 magnitude quake. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 398 km (247 mi) southeast of Hachijo-jima in the Izu Islands on May 30 at a depth of 6.0 km (3.7 mi).

Where was the 6.2 earthquake in January 2019?

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Fiji 54 km (34 mi) southeast of Ndoi Island on January 28 at a depth of 484.1 km (300.8 mi). A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Vanuatu 209 km (130 mi) south southeast of Isangel on January 30 at a depth of 7.1 km (4.4 mi).

Where was the earthquake in Pakistan in February 2015?

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 218 km (135 mi) southwest of Tomatlán on February 22 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi). A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Pakistan 22 km (14 mi) east of Batgram on February 26 at a depth of 29.7 km (18.5 mi). The earthquake injured at least 15 people and caused some damage.

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