Latest Earthquakes in the World – Past 7 days

The Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) is part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Earthquakes pose significant risk to 75 million Americans in 39 States. The EHP provides information and products for earthquake loss reduction, including hazard and risk assessment, and comprehensive real-time earthquake monitoring.

The latest updated info on worlwide earthquake activity. The USGS (United States Geological Survey) has just released new findings on the Japan earthquake that devastated that country. New survey equipment is being installed around the world to increase data access and reporting abilities. News will be able to reach those affected in minutes rather than hours. New technology is allowing this remarkable leap in reporting to take place.