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Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD (Superseded Version)

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The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information decommissioned the Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD on May 05, 2025 with no further updates. Upon termination, the underlying data will be available from https://doi.org/10.25921/f28m-kb46. Comments and questions may be sent to: ncei.info@noaa.gov. Note this metadata record is accompanied by another newer version of metadata for the same product. The Seismicity Catalog Collection is a compilation data on over four million earthquakes dating from 2150 BC to 1996 AD from NOAA's National Geophysical Data Center and U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center. The data include information on epicentral time of origin, location, magnitudes, depth and other earthquake-related parameters. This database is static and is no longer being updated.
  • Cite as: Whitside, Lowell S.; Dater, David T.; Dunbar, Paula K.; Racey, Stewart D.; Buhmann, Ronald W.; Hittelman, Allen M. (2025). Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD (NCEI Accession 0303738). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Unpublished Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/f28m-kb46. Accessed [date].
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  • Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD: Volume 1 (download)
    Download link for the Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD: Volume 1. Volume 1 contains events for United States, Central America, Canada, the Caribbean, Decade of North American Geology Project (DNAG), Mexico, and other Supplemental Algorithms and Catalogs. The database is static and is no longer being updated.
  • Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD: Volume 2 (download)
    Download link for the Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD: Volume 2. Volume 2 contains events for Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, Oceania, South America, and Global Catalogs. The database is static and is no longer being updated.
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period -2150 to 1996-09-30
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West:-180.000000
East:180.000000
South:-90.000000
North:90.000000
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Publication Dates
  • publication: 1996-06-15
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency Not planned - There are no plans to update the data in this collection.
Supplemental Information
SE-31, New Catalog of Strong Earthquakes in the USSR from Ancient Times through 1977 (1982). NGSDC-4, Reevaluation of Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale for Earthquakes using Distance as SE-35, Documentation of Earthquake Algorithms (1984). KGRD 23, The Natural Hazards Data Resources Directory (NHRAIC Special Publication No. 21) (1990). SE-49, Catalog of Significant Earthquakes, 2150 BC - 1991 AD SE-41, Directory of Seismograph Stations - East Asia (1985)
Purpose Environmental and hazard impact studies, Research
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Whitside, Lowell S.; Dater, David T.; Dunbar, Paula K.; Racey, Stewart D.; Buhmann, Ronald W.; Hittelman, Allen M. (2025). Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD (NCEI Accession 0303738). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Unpublished Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/f28m-kb46. Accessed [date].
Publishers
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Interior & Crust
  • Earth Science > Solid Earth > Seismology > Earthquake Occurrences
INFOTERRA Keyword Thesaurus
  • INFOTERRA > Disasters > Catastrophic phenomena > Earthquakes
  • INFOTERRA > Lithosphere > Seismic activity > Seismic activity
  • INFOTERRA > Lithosphere > Seismic monitoring > Seismic monitoring
  • INFOTERRA > Disasters > Catastrophic phenomena > Tsunami
Uncontrolled Keywords
  • Epicenter
  • Hypocenter
  • Seismology
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Global
Project keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
  • ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System
Use Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Other Constraints Cite as: Whitside, Lowell S.; Dater, David T.; Dunbar, Paula K.; Racey, Stewart D.; Buhmann, Ronald W.; Hittelman, Allen M. (2025). Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD (NCEI Accession 0303738). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Unpublished Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/f28m-kb46. Accessed [date].
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  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Lineage information for:dataset
Lineage Statement The CD collection was a compilation of all of the earthquake catalogs, both US and non-US, in the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) archive available in 1996. The purpose was to provide users with access to all the seismicity data in one place. The data was formatted to be accessed with the NGDC-developed GeoVu software.
Processing Steps
  • 2025-05-05T00:00:00Z -The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information decommissioned the Seismicity Catalog Collection, 2150 BC to 1996 AD on May 05, 2025 with no further updates. Upon termination, the underlying data will be available from https://doi.org/10.25921/f28m-kb46. Comments and questions may be sent to: ncei.info@noaa.gov
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Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 -NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Last Modified: 2025-05-08
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