# EarthQuakeTracker

> EarthQuakeTracker is an independent website for exploring recent earthquake information and learning how seismic data should be interpreted.

Canonical site: https://earthquaketracker.online

## Main purpose
- Present frequently updated USGS earthquake records on a readable worldwide map and recent-event list.
- Explain magnitude, depth, epicenters, monitoring, and the limits of preliminary earthquake information.

## Important tools and pages
- https://earthquaketracker.online/ — live tracker, map, filters, recent events, FAQs, and methodology.
- https://earthquaketracker.online/live-earthquake-map — how to use the worldwide earthquake map.
- https://earthquaketracker.online/earthquakes-today — recent seismic events from the past 24 hours.
- https://earthquaketracker.online/latest-earthquakes — newest reported events and verification guidance.
- https://earthquaketracker.online/significant-earthquakes — significance, felt reports, and alert context.
- https://earthquaketracker.online/earthquake-search — available time, magnitude, significance, place, and sort controls.
- https://earthquaketracker.online/guides — source-backed earthquake learning center.

## Data source
Live records are requested from public U.S. Geological Survey GeoJSON summary feeds. EarthQuakeTracker provides an independent presentation layer without visitor-facing external source links. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the USGS.

## Guide content
Guides explain live map interpretation, earthquake magnitude, earthquake depth, epicenter location, seismic monitoring, USGS feeds, record revisions, and responsible limitations. Primary scientific sources are linked in each guide.

## Important limitations
- Earthquake records may be preliminary and revised by source agencies.
- The site does not predict earthquakes and is not an official warning or emergency notification service.
- A recent earthquake map is not a long-term seismic hazard assessment.
- Magnitude alone does not determine local shaking, damage, or personal safety.
- Users should follow local governments, geological agencies, emergency services, and official warning systems for consequential decisions.