The map below shows earthquakes in California within the last week. Info is from the U.S. Geological Survey. Click a point to see more details. Internet Explorer users: Click here for help if you're having trouble seeing the map. Scroll down this page to see all worldwide earthquakes, news, resources and more.

Live data and scenario generators

Get a roundup of external links to live data feeds, scenario generators and earthquake extras.

What do I do...

This roundup of resources will point you to vital information on how to prepare for an earthquake and what to do when one hits.

Earthquake basics

Learn more about earthquakes: What causes them, how faults work and more.

1906 quake commemorative

Historical photos, newspaper clippings and more from the Great Quake of 1906.

1906 real-time seismograph

See how the Great Quake developed with the seismic readings from the Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton.

User-submitted photos

In 2006 we asked people to send us family photos of the 1906 quake, and this is what people sent.