Question 1

Where does this earthquake data come from?

Accepted Answer

Data is sourced from Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute (KOERI) at Boğaziçi University, Turkey's premier seismological research center.

Question 2

How often is the earthquake data updated?

Accepted Answer

The earthquake data is automatically updated every 5 minutes from the Kandilli Observatory live feed.

Question 3

What magnitude earthquakes are displayed?

Accepted Answer

By default, earthquakes with magnitude 2.0 and above are displayed. You can use the filter buttons to show only larger earthquakes (3.0+, 4.0+, or 5.0+).

Question 4

What should I do during an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Drop to your hands and knees, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall.

Question 5

How is earthquake magnitude measured?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake magnitude is measured using the local magnitude scale (ML). This measures the amplitude of seismic waves recorded by seismographs. Each whole number increase represents about 31 times more energy released.

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