These photo collections are both from the USGS and outside sources such as FEMA.

Recorded by the U.S. Navy sound surveillance system (SOSUS) hydrophone. Requires QuickTime Player plug-in.

Collections of images of general earthquake damage and famous quakes.

See if an earthquake is possible in your area.

Emergency Preparedness & Response Fact Sheet

From the University of Memphis

From the American Red Cross

General information site about earthquakes including what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

A variety of earthquake related information resources, including brochures, posters, fact sheets, software, and instructional materials.

Program that promotes earthquake drills in North American and Pacific regions.

NEHRP is a joint effort between four primary agencies (FEMA, USGS, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Science Foundation) which strives "to reduce the risks of life and property from future earthquakes in the United States through the establishment and maintenance of an effective earthquake hazards reduction program" (P.L. 95-124)

Fact site on earthquakes

Glossary from usgs.gov