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National News Release
Prehistoric lake contributed to the birth of the Grand Canyon
Lake spillover events helped form today’s Colorado River system
National News Release
New AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide
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Featured Story
He Ahi, He ʻĀina: From Fire Comes Land
Chronicling 75 years of eruptions at Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes
Science Snippet
The Loneliest Seismometers on Earth
Installation of new Deep Ice Seismometers at the South Pole
U.S. Geological Survey
Part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the USGS began in 1879 to study the nation’s lands and resources. Today, we monitor, analyze, and predict Earth’s changing systems. Our science provides clear, reliable data that protects lives and property, supports energy and mineral decisions, strengthens water infrastructure, and promotes economic growth.
Latest Earthquake and Volcano Notifications
Volcano
Kilauea
ORANGE - WATCH
2026-04-23 16:35:33 (UTC)
Volcano
Great Sitkin
ORANGE - WATCH
2026-04-22 19:15:22 (UTC)
Volcano
Shishaldin
YELLOW - ADVISORY
2026-04-22 19:15:22 (UTC)
Earthquake
Magnitude 4.78
19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
2026-04-22 17:23:37 (UTC)
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI:
(Moderate Shaking) 3.0 km
Earthquake
Magnitude 7.4
100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan
2026-04-20 07:53:00 (UTC)
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI:
VI
(Strong Shaking) 35.0 km
Earthquake
Magnitude 5.68
20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada
2026-04-14 01:29:12 (UTC)
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI:
VII
(Very Strong Shaking) 5.0 km
Earthquake
Magnitude 4.59
1 km SE of Boulder Creek, CA
2026-04-02 08:41:26 (UTC)
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI:
VI
(Strong Shaking) 10.4 km
Earthquake
Magnitude 7.4
129 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
2026-04-01 22:48:13 (UTC)
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI:
VIII
(Severe Shaking) 35.0 km
Earthquake
Magnitude 7.3
52 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu
2026-03-30 08:44:14 (UTC)
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI:
VII
(Very Strong Shaking) 120.7 km
Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5
123 km E of Yamada, Japan
2026-03-26 14:18:52 (UTC)
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI:
IV
(Light Shaking) 16.0 km
Real-time Data
Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Water
Water
Maps
The USGS has over a century of experience producing maps and related information providing critical data for sustaining and improving quality of life and economic vitality of the nation. We organize, maintain, and publish the foundational data of the nation's topography, natural landscape, developed areas, and more.
Intro to Mapping
Intro to Mapping
Topographic Maps
Topographic Maps
Geologic Maps
Geologic Maps
Build Your Own Map
Build Your Own Map
GIS and Mapping Data
GIS and Mapping Data
Order a Map
Order a Map
Research
We provide scientific information and near real-time data on current conditions that helps communities prepare for natural hazards, manage water supplies, earth observations, and guide energy and mineral development.
Core Science Systems
Core Science Systems
Ecosystems
Ecosystems
Geology, Energy, and Minerals
Geology, Energy, and Minerals
Natural Hazards
Natural Hazards
Water Resources
Water Resources
USGS Library
USGS Library
Critical Minerals
The USGS leads national efforts to map mineral resources and analyze the supply chains needed to drive the U.S. economy including analyzing global supply chain risks and mineral needs for domestic industry, defense, and future production capacity. We partner with state geological surveys, private industry, universities and federal agencies in efforts to identify new mineral resources below ground and in old mine tailings and energy wastes.
What are Critical Minerals?
What are Critical Minerals?
Where are critical minerals?
Where are critical minerals?
Meet the National Minerals Information Center
Meet the National Minerals Information Center
Interactive Mineral Maps
Interactive Mineral Maps
Minerals from China
Minerals from China
Interactive Mineral Commodity Data
Interactive Mineral Commodity Data
National Park Passes
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes are a suite of annual and lifetime passes providing access to federal recreation lands.
Order a Pass
Order a Pass
Pass FAQs
Pass FAQs
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