Where can I search an earthquake catalog for past events?
You may be able to find what you’re looking for using our collection of Earthquake Lists, so check that first. If that doesn’t work, you can use one of these Earthquake Catalog Search webpages:
Search the World-wide Earthquakes Catalog (M4.5+ worldwide, M2.5+ U.S.)
Search the Historic ANSS (Advanced National Seismic System) Composite Catalog (M4.5+ world-wide, all magnitudes U.S.)
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