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USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API

by USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Free tier

Earthquakes data real-time

developer

Quick Reference

Base URL https://earthquake.usgs.gov Auth type none Auth header # No auth required Rate limit See documentation Pricing Free tier available Free quota Completely free Documentation https://earthquake.usgs.gov/fdsnws/event/1/ Endpoint status Live — HTTP 200 — endpoint is accessible816ms (checked Mar 29, 2026) Builder score C 55% builder-friendly
Pricing
90
Latency
76
Depth
14

Authentication

No authentication required

# No auth required

Pricing

Model freemium Starting price Free tier available Free quota Completely free

Free — open public API, no authentication required.

Key Endpoints

MethodPathDescription
GET / See documentation for endpoint reference

Sample Request

curl 'https://earthquake.usgs.gov'

Sample Response

{}

Data sourced from API Map. Always verify pricing and rate limits against the official USGS Earthquake Hazards Program documentation.