:quality(75)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/elcomercio/SY6TPHFLXNCMZH53YLLFE3YB6Y.jpg "Earthquake in the US today, March 26 – report via USGS, exact time and where the epicenter was | United States Geological Survey | MIX")
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is at the forefront of monitoring seismic activity in the United States, particularly in states such as California, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, and other areas prone to earthquakes. The agency utilizes the National Seismic Risk Model (NSHM) to issue alerts about telluric movements felt throughout the country.
The latest update of the NSHM provides real-time data on the epicenter, magnitude, exact time, and affected areas of earthquakes recorded in the last hours. This information is corroborated with the Latest Earthquakes interactive map and ShakeAlert alert system, offering a more detailed view of seismic risks in the country.
Mark Petersen, a USGS geophysicist and lead author of the NSHM study, stated, “The new NSHM includes more faults, better characterized land surfaces, and computational advances that provide the most detailed view ever seen of the earthquake risks we face.”
States such as Texas, California, Alaska, Utah, Virgin Islands, and Hawaii are deemed most likely to experience tremors due to their proximity to the San Andreas Fault, a major geological fault in the country.
In the event of an earthquake, individuals are advised to drop, cover, and hold on to protect themselves from falling objects and debris. It is also important to stay away from windows and doors, seek an open area if outside, and follow safety protocols in crowded places.
The USGS continues to monitor seismic activity in the United States, providing valuable information on how to stay safe during an earthquake. With ongoing advancements in seismic risk assessment, individuals can be better prepared to mitigate the effects of these natural disasters.