Welcome to TerraQuake API
TerraQuake API provides real-time access to seismic event data from the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). Whether you’re building an earthquake monitoring dashboard, conducting research, or creating educational tools, our API makes it easy to access comprehensive earthquake data.Real-time INGV Data
Access live earthquake data from INGV’s official seismic network
Powerful Filtering
Filter earthquakes by magnitude, depth, region, date range, and location
Seismic Stations
Query information about seismic monitoring stations across Italy
GeoJSON Support
Get location data in GeoJSON format for easy mapping integration
What can you do with TerraQuake API?
TerraQuake API offers comprehensive endpoints for accessing seismic data:- Recent Events: Get earthquakes from today, last week, or recent months
- Geographic Queries: Find earthquakes near specific coordinates or within Italian regions
- Advanced Filtering: Filter by magnitude, depth, date ranges, and more
- Station Data: Access details about seismic monitoring stations and their status
- Pagination & Sorting: Efficiently navigate through large datasets
Quick Example
Here’s a simple example to get today’s earthquakes:Get Started
Quickstart Guide
Make your first API call in under 5 minutes
API Reference
Explore all available endpoints and parameters
Authentication
Learn about authentication for protected endpoints
Core Concepts
Understand pagination, rate limiting, and error handling
Data Source
TerraQuake API fetches earthquake data directly from the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), ensuring you always have access to the latest and most accurate seismic information available.The API processes and enhances INGV data with features like pagination, flexible filtering, and consistent response formatting to make integration easier.