Event Catalog
The event catalog is a searchable database of all earthquakes detected by your network.
Accessing the catalog
- Navigate to your network
- Click "Events" in the sidebar
- The event catalog opens
Catalog interface
Event list
Events are displayed in a table with:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | When the event occurred |
| Magnitude | Event magnitude |
| Location | Epicenter location |
| Depth | Hypocenter depth |
| Status | Confirmed/Preliminary |
Sorting
Click column headers to sort:
- By date (newest/oldest)
- By magnitude (largest/smallest)
- By location (alphabetically)
Filtering
Filter events by:
- Date range
- Magnitude range
- Location area
- Event status
Searching events
Date range
- Click the date picker
- Select start date
- Select end date
- Apply filter
Magnitude range
- Set minimum magnitude
- Set maximum magnitude (optional)
- Apply filter
Geographic area
- Click "Map filter"
- Draw a rectangle or polygon
- Only events in the area are shown
Quick filters
Preset filters for common queries:
- Today - Events from current day
- This week - Last 7 days
- This month - Last 30 days
- M3+ - Magnitude 3 and above
- M5+ - Magnitude 5 and above
Event details
Click an event to view details:
- Full event parameters
- Station data
- Waveforms
- Location map
Event parameters
Origin information
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Origin time | When the earthquake occurred |
| Latitude | Epicenter latitude |
| Longitude | Epicenter longitude |
| Depth | Depth below surface |
| Location name | Nearest geographic reference |
Magnitude
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Magnitude value | Size of the earthquake |
| Magnitude type | How magnitude was calculated |
| Uncertainty | Margin of error |
Quality metrics
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Stations used | Number of sensors in solution |
| Azimuthal gap | Angular coverage around event |
| RMS | Residual fit quality |
| Status | Automatic vs reviewed |
Catalog statistics
View summary statistics:
- Total events in period
- Magnitude distribution
- Events over time (histogram)
- Geographic distribution
Export options
Export formats
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| CSV | Spreadsheets, general analysis |
| JSON | Programming, APIs |
| QuakeML | Seismological software |
| KML | Google Earth, mapping |
Exporting data
- Set your filters
- Click "Export"
- Choose format
- Download file
Export contents
Exports include:
- All events matching current filters
- Full event parameters
- Configurable columns
Automatic catalog updates
The catalog updates automatically:
- New events appear when detected
- Existing events update if revised
- Real-time refresh option available
Refresh settings
| Option | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Auto-refresh | Updates every N seconds |
| Manual refresh | Click to update |
| Notifications | Alert on new events |
Working with the catalog
Reviewing events
For quality control:
- Sort by most recent
- Review each new event
- Check location and magnitude
- Flag questionable events
Research queries
For analysis:
- Set date range for study period
- Filter to area of interest
- Export data
- Analyze externally
Reporting
For regular reports:
- Set up recurring filters
- Export at regular intervals
- Include in reports
Catalog retention
| Tier | Retention |
|---|---|
| Standard | 1 year |
| Premium | 5 years |
| Archive | Available on request |
Integration
API access
Query the catalog programmatically:
- RESTful API endpoints
- Real-time event feed
- Historical queries
Webhook delivery
Receive events automatically:
- Configure webhook endpoint
- New events pushed immediately
- Full event data in payload