**USGS Releases Major Update to Latest Earthquakes Web Application** The National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), a part of the US Geological Survey (USGS), has announced a major update to its Latest Earthquakes web application. The update includes the following improvements: * **Real-time and near-real-time data:** The application now displays information in real-time and near-real-time for magnitude 2.5 earthquakes in the US. * **Legacy application:** If the main application does not load, users can now access a legacy version to view data for past earthquakes. * **Increased flexibility:** The application now allows users to customize the earthquake data they view, including magnitude, time range, and location. The updated application is available at: [USGS Latest Earthquakes](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/) **Recent Earthquake Activity** Over the past day, there have been 40 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the US. Significant earthquakes include: * **Magnitude 3.7 earthquake near Fairview, Alaska:** This earthquake occurred at 12:20 PM AKST on April 22, 2023. It was felt by residents in the area, but no damage has been reported. * **Magnitude 3.5 earthquake near Mammoth Lakes, California:** This earthquake occurred at 9:15 AM PST on April 22, 2023. It was also felt by residents in the area, but no damage has been reported. The USGS continues to monitor earthquake activity throughout the US and will provide updates as necessary. Please visit the USGS Latest Earthquakes website for more information.
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