EarthQuakeTracker does not automatically request precise browser location. To explore earthquakes near you, zoom the worldwide map toward your area or enter a regional place name in the current location filter.
This method is useful for browsing nearby reported epicenters without implying exact distance or local shaking. A dedicated permission-based radius tool is not yet active and will not be simulated with invented location data.
How to look for a nearby earthquake
Open the live map, zoom to your region, and select markers for exact coordinates and source details. In the recent-event list, search for a state, province, country, island, or commonly used regional name. USGS place descriptions may reference the nearest named feature rather than your precise community.
Epicenter distance is not the same as shaking
The closest epicenter is not always the event that produced the strongest motion at your location. Magnitude, depth, fault geometry, wave path, and local soils influence shaking. When available, official intensity and ShakeMap products provide better place-specific context than straight-line distance alone.
Location privacy and emergency limits
The current page does not collect a precise location coordinate. If a future near-me feature uses browser geolocation, it should request permission only after a clear action and explain its use. This site is not an emergency alert service; follow official local warnings and instructions when shaking occurs.