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USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API

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Overview

Earthquakes data real-time

USGS Earthquake Hazards Program is a science & math API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No

Questions

Does the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API need an API key?

No. The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.

Can I call the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API from the browser?

Not directly. The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.

Does the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API support HTTPS?

Yes, the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program API?

Other Science & Math APIs include NASA, arXiv, NASA ADS, CORE, USGS Water Services.

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