KML — UK geology and UK and worldwide earthquake maps

KML files allow data to be visualised in Google Earth and Google Maps. Other GIS software, geobrowsers, virtual globes and web-based mapping applications such as MapTube can also read data in this format.

The NERC Environmental Data Portal is a prototype website which allows you to search, combine and display environmental data within Google Earth (using KML) from a wide group of providers.

Follow the links below to save the KML files to your PC or choose to open it with Google Earth.

Terms of use:
Non-commercial use — acknowledge the material.
Commercial use — apply for a Digital Data Licence.

BGS data in KML format

Earth icon Onshore geology 1:625 000 scale (DiGMapGB-625)

Earth icon Recent UK earthquakes
UK seismic events recorded by BGS in the last 30 days
More on earthquakes from the BGS

Earth icon Recent worldwide earthquakes
The latest 20 earthquakes recorded by the BGS School Seismology project