About EarthquakePeek

EarthquakePeek is a comprehensive US earthquake data explorer designed to help Americans understand seismic activity, assess earthquake risk, and make informed preparedness decisions. Our mission is to make complex USGS seismic data accessible and actionable.

What We Offer

• 470 Earthquake Profiles — Detailed data on recent and significant US earthquakes including magnitude, depth, felt reports, tsunami status, and USGS significance scores.
• 13 Seismic Zone Analyses — In-depth profiles of major fault systems and seismic zones from the San Andreas Fault to the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
• 52 State Risk Profiles — Every US state and territory ranked by earthquake risk with major faults, annual earthquake rates, and population exposure data.
• 18 Largest Historical Earthquakes — The most powerful earthquakes in US history with descriptions, fatality data, and geological context.
• Expert Safety Guides — In-depth articles on earthquake preparedness, the magnitude scale, tsunami warnings, and earthquake-resistant construction.

Our Data

All earthquake data is sourced from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, the most authoritative source for seismic data in the United States. State risk assessments incorporate USGS hazard maps, historical seismicity records, and published geological research. We update our database regularly to maintain accuracy.

Part of the DataPeek Network

EarthquakePeek is part of the DataPeek Insights Network, a family of data-driven reference sites covering topics from natural hazards to personal finance. Each site in our network is built on verified, publicly available data to provide clear, actionable insights.