ShakeMap

A ShakeMap is a visual tool that shows the strength and reach of an earthquake’s shaking across a region. It uses data from sensors to create color-coded maps indicating how intensely different areas experienced shaking. This helps emergency responders, officials, and residents understand which locations were most affected and need assistance or assessment. ShakeMaps are crucial for quick response and recovery efforts, providing an accurate, real-time picture of earthquake impacts to guide safety measures and inform the public.