Western USA Earthquake Information
Quake-related information--maps, reports, advice--for the United States west of the Rockies. Northern California and Southern California have their own separate categories.
Earthquake History of Every State
This handy linklist from the U.S. Geological Survey also includes Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
This handy linklist from the U.S. Geological Survey also includes Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Quake Stories, Utah/Idaho/Montana
The University of Utah has news stories, photos and personal accounts of 48 historic earthquakes starting in 1876.
The University of Utah has news stories, photos and personal accounts of 48 historic earthquakes starting in 1876.
Alaska Seismicity
Earthquake maps and lists from the Alaska Earthquake Information Center.
Earthquake maps and lists from the Alaska Earthquake Information Center.
Alaska: The Next Big Quake Is Sooner Than You Think
The University of Alaska Sea Grant College Program aims to ensure public safety, especially along the coastlines of this highly quake-prone state.
The University of Alaska Sea Grant College Program aims to ensure public safety, especially along the coastlines of this highly quake-prone state.
Arizona Earthquake Information Center
Hosted by Northern Arizona University, this site is devoted to the state's particular seismic situation.
Hosted by Northern Arizona University, this site is devoted to the state's particular seismic situation.
Cascadia: The Coming Giant Earthquake
Cascadia is America's own tectonic version of Sumatra, where the magnitude 9.3 earthquake and tsunami of 2004 occurred.
Cascadia is America's own tectonic version of Sumatra, where the magnitude 9.3 earthquake and tsunami of 2004 occurred.
Cascadia: Pacific Northwest Earthquake Information
The University of Washington maintains this site about Washington and Oregon quakes.
The University of Washington maintains this site about Washington and Oregon quakes.
Hawaii Earthquakes
The Hawaii Volcano Observatory has a special section for seismicity on the island of Hawaii.
The Hawaii Volcano Observatory has a special section for seismicity on the island of Hawaii.
Nevada: Recently Located Earthquakes
A crude but effective display of temblors from the University of Nevada at Reno.
A crude but effective display of temblors from the University of Nevada at Reno.
Nevada: Earthquakes in Nevada and How to Survive Them
The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology put together this excellent short guide.
The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology put together this excellent short guide.
Nevada Fault Map
Recent research by Craig DePolo yielded this colorful map showing the estimated vertical movement along hundreds of the state's fault lines.
Recent research by Craig DePolo yielded this colorful map showing the estimated vertical movement along hundreds of the state's fault lines.
Nevada: Reno-Carson City Earthquakes
A report from the University of Nevada covers the history and estimates the future of quakes here.
A report from the University of Nevada covers the history and estimates the future of quakes here.
New Mexico Earthquakes
A page from the New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources has quick answers to questions plus links to more details.
A page from the New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources has quick answers to questions plus links to more details.
Oregon Seismic Hazard Map
Colored maps show risks of various aspects of Oregon earthquakes, from the US Geological Survey.
Colored maps show risks of various aspects of Oregon earthquakes, from the US Geological Survey.
Texas Quakes
A FAQ from the University of Texas.
A FAQ from the University of Texas.
Utah: The Local Quake Threat
From the University of Utah site, a broad guide for citizens living along the Wasatch Front and the Intermountain Seismic Belt.
From the University of Utah site, a broad guide for citizens living along the Wasatch Front and the Intermountain Seismic Belt.
Washington: Mount Rainier Seismicity
This volcano poses many different threats to the Seattle area, earthquakes being just one.
This volcano poses many different threats to the Seattle area, earthquakes being just one.
Washington: Mount St. Helens Seismicity
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network keeps an eye on this Washington volcano.
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network keeps an eye on this Washington volcano.
Washington: Seattle's Project Impact
This vulnerable city has started to do something about its hazards.
This vulnerable city has started to do something about its hazards.
Washington: Seismic Hazards Investigation in Puget Sound (SHIPS)
The U.S. Geological Survey funds this international effort to protect the people of the Pacific Northwest. This site is run by the University of Washington.
The U.S. Geological Survey funds this international effort to protect the people of the Pacific Northwest. This site is run by the University of Washington.
Wyoming Earthquakes
A map and database from the Wyoming State Geological Survey give basic information about each notable quake since statehood in 1870.
A map and database from the Wyoming State Geological Survey give basic information about each notable quake since statehood in 1870.
Wyoming: Yellowstone National Park Region Earthquakes
The University of Utah presents current and historic quake maps of this fascinating region where the North American plate is cracking and erupting lava.
The University of Utah presents current and historic quake maps of this fascinating region where the North American plate is cracking and erupting lava.