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TensorFeed vs USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APITensorFeedHEALTHY97USGS Earthquake Hazards ProgramHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms306549
P95 · ms7521638
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedPublic domain (U.S. Government work)
Free tierFree — no key (static JSON feed endpoints)Free — no API key required
Rate limit120 req/window · 119 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TensorFeed vs USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: common questions

Which is more reliable, TensorFeed or USGS Earthquake Hazards Program?

On our scheduled checks, TensorFeed leads on measured uptime — TensorFeed at 100% versus USGS Earthquake Hazards Program at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, TensorFeed or USGS Earthquake Hazards Program?

TensorFeed has the lower median latency in our checks — TensorFeed responds in 306 ms versus USGS Earthquake Hazards Program at 549 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do TensorFeed and USGS Earthquake Hazards Program need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — TensorFeed is callable with no signup, and USGS Earthquake Hazards Program is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call TensorFeed and USGS Earthquake Hazards Program from the browser?

Yes — both TensorFeed and USGS Earthquake Hazards Program send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are TensorFeed and USGS Earthquake Hazards Program free for commercial use?

TensorFeed has unclear commercial terms, and USGS Earthquake Hazards Program allows commercial use on its free tier. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.