Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 is a statute formulating a national policy to diminish the perils of earthquakes in the United States.

The Act of Congress is a declaration for an earthquake prediction system, national earthquake hazards reduction program, and seismological research studies.

The Senate legislation was passed by the 95th U.S. Congressional session and enacted into law by the President Jimmy Carter on October 7, 1977.

The Act was drafted as six sections defining the codified law within Title 42 Public Health and Social Welfare.

Coordinated program by Federal, State, local, and private entitiesSeismological research programEarthquake prediction systemEarthquake control and seismological research findingsBenefit of earthquake hazards reduction programReduction of destruction, disruption, and loss based on individuals and organizationsSevere earthquakes worldwide problemReview of Federal earthquake hazards reduction program by external sources Research elementsImplementation planState assistanceParticipation by local governments and State governments U.S. Congressional amendments to the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act.