Not much reporting in the middle of oceans.
The USGS is among the most sophisticated records of quake activity in the world. The agency of the US government was created on March 3, 1879 by President Rutherford B. Hayes. It has developed over time, but, has been cutting edge in scientific understanding of Earth from the ground up, including it waters, waterways and wildlife including valuable recreational wildlife that contributes to local economies in the USA.
The Survey became vital in 1964 after a devastating Alaskan earthquake. Earthquake prediction became a priority and much of the scientific investigation the Survey had been doing proved to be invaluable to begin this process. The USGS, through records, have been able to determine seismic activity in the USA since 1750. (click here)
The USGS records their data in areas where people live. That has been the purpose of the prediction center. The USGS has become recognized worldwide as a place to look for some of the most immediate information when quakes strike.
