Earthquake Resources
Read more about earthquake science and what you can do to protect your home, family and personal property in the event of an earthquake.
Understanding Earthquakes
An Introduction to Earthquakes—By the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
The Science of Earthquakes—Part of the Earthquake Hazards Program by the U.S. Geological Survey
Earthquake Hazard Maps—Maintained by FEMA
How Do Earthquake Early Warning Systems Work? From National Geographic
Prepare and Protect
7 Steps to Earthquake Safety—Compliments of the Earthquake Country Alliance
Be a Hero! FEMA's site for educating kids about earthquakes and other disasters
California Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills—Participate in the next Great ShakeOut
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country—Tips from the Earthquake Country Alliance
Recent and Historic Earthquakes
U.S. Geological Survey Latest Earthquakes—View recent earthquake activity around the world
Searchable Earthquake Archive—Maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey
Northern California Earthquake Data—Current data on earthquakes in central and northern California
Southern California Earthquake Data—From the Seismological Laboratory at Caltech
Research and Government Organizations
Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center—Performing research and providing information on Northern California seismic activity
Southern California Earthquake Center—A community of scientists, students and institutions studying earthquakes in Southern California
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)—Emergency preparation and response information for all types of natural disasters