Global Earthquake Statistics
Real-time earthquake statistics and trends. Magnitude distribution, daily averages, affected countries, and historical data analysis.
Total earthquakes recorded in the last 30 days.
Average number of earthquakes per day over the last 30 days.
Largest earthquake magnitude in the last 30 days.
Number of countries with recorded earthquakes in the last 30 days.
Significant earthquakes (M5.0+) in the last 30 days.
Total historical earthquakes in our database (2150 BC to present).
Magnitude Distribution (Last 30 days)
Top Countries (Last 30 days)
Yearly Trend
About Earthquake Statistics
This dashboard provides a real-time overview of global seismic activity. Data is sourced from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information. Statistics are updated every 30 minutes to reflect the latest recorded events.
The magnitude distribution chart shows how earthquakes are classified by strength, from micro-earthquakes (M0-2) that are only detected by instruments to great earthquakes (M8+) that can cause catastrophic damage over large areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
QuakeFYI updates earthquake data from USGS and NOAA feeds automatically. Recent earthquake data is refreshed every few minutes, ensuring near real-time coverage of global seismic activity. Historical data is updated periodically as new records are verified and added to the database.
The statistics dashboard includes all earthquakes detected by USGS seismic networks, typically magnitude 2.5 and above for the US and magnitude 4.0 and above globally. Smaller earthquakes may not be recorded in regions with sparse seismic monitoring networks.
The rate of large earthquakes (M7+) has remained relatively stable over time. The apparent increase in total recorded earthquakes is primarily due to the expansion of seismic monitoring networks, which now detect many more small earthquakes than in the past. There is no scientific evidence that earthquake frequency is increasing.
QuakeFYI calculates statistics from a combination of USGS real-time data and NOAA's historical earthquake database. Metrics include earthquake counts by magnitude band, daily averages, geographic distribution, and trend analysis over multiple years. Country-level statistics use pre-computed yearly summaries.
Earthquake magnitude follows a power-law distribution described by the Gutenberg-Richter relation: for every magnitude increase, the number of earthquakes decreases by about a factor of 10. There are roughly 1.3 million M1+ earthquakes per year but only about 15 M7+ events.