Data source
Public USGS GeoJSON feeds
LifeHubber Earth uses public GeoJSON earthquake feeds from the U.S. Geological Survey. The tracker reads the selected feed and presents recent earthquake reports in a simpler visual layout.
Methodology
How this earthquake tracker works
A simple explanation of how LifeHubber Earth reads and presents public USGS earthquake reports.
This page is meant to make the tracker easier to read and double-check. It explains the data source, map fields, cache behavior, and the limits of a public-data view.
Map fields
What the map shows
The map shows recent reported earthquake events with magnitude, depth, place, event time, and a source link back to the USGS event page where available.
Read the simple magnitude and depth guide / Read the Ring of Fire explainer
Coordinates
Latitude and longitude
USGS GeoJSON coordinates are listed as longitude, latitude, and depth. The map displays those reports as latitude and longitude points so they appear in the right place visually.
Updates
Cache and review changes
The site uses a small cache to reduce repeated requests to USGS. Reports may update after agency review, so details such as magnitude, depth, or place text can change over time.
Limits
Compare with the USGS report
Open the linked USGS event page to compare its latest details and review status with the simplified tracker view.
Earthquake zones
Why regions are grouped
Many regional pages follow areas near major plate boundaries. The Ring of Fire explainer gives a simple overview of that pattern and other earthquake belts.