Earthquakes on March 26, 2021
308
EARTHQUAKES on March 26, 2021
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.9 — 149 km N of Hirara, Japan
153 km deep · 22 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
8
M4.0–4.9
50
M3.0–3.9
14
M2.0–2.9
56
M1.0–1.9
180
Activity Summary
308
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
8
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.9
149 km N of Hirara, Japan
22:02 UTC · 153.0 km deep
Felt by 22
5.8
65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe
04:51 UTC · 19.0 km deep
Felt by 27
5.7
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
21:03 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.5
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
21:12 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
southeast Indian Ridge
22:59 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
125 km SSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
15:46 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.0
47 km NNE of Bomdila, India
19:02 UTC · 29.8 km deep
Felt by 25
5.0
southeast Indian Ridge
08:29 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — March 26, 2021
All Earthquakes — March 26, 2021
Showing 30 of 128 (filtered from 308)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 23:10:18 UTC | 4.9mb | southeast Indian Ridge -50.318°, 113.034° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 seismic event took place near southeast Indian Ridge on March 26, 2021 at 23:10 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 23:08:30 UTC | 4.6mb | 103 km SSE of Kuqa, China 40.822°, 83.291° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:08 UTC on March 26, 2021, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 103 km SSE of Kuqa, China. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 22:59:37 UTC | 5.1mb | southeast Indian Ridge -50.155°, 112.644° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:59 UTC on March 26, 2021, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred near southeast Indian Ridge. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 22:45:51 UTC | 4.4mb | 13 km WSW of Lingig, Philippines 7.988°, 126.297° | 71.2 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 26, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 13 km WSW of Lingig, Philippines at 22:45 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 22:30:40 UTC | 4.2mb | south of the Fiji Islands -23.927°, 179.043° | 532.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 26, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 22:30 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 22:19:40 UTC | 4.4mb | northeast of Taiwan 26.005°, 125.084° | 141.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:19 UTC on March 26, 2021, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred northeast of Taiwan. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 22:14:30 UTC | 2.8md | 13km SE of Talmage, CA 39.040°, -123.077° | -0.6 km | 17 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 13km SE of Talmage, CA came in on March 26, 2021 at 22:14 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 22:12:05 UTC | 2.8md | 13km SE of Talmage, CA 39.038°, -123.077° | 1.8 km | 4 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 13km SE of Talmage, CA on March 26, 2021 at 22:12 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 22:02:16 UTC | 5.9mww | 149 km N of Hirara, Japan 26.138°, 125.087° | 153.0 km | 22 | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 26, 2021 at 22:02 UTC, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 149 km N of Hirara, Japan. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on March 26, 2021. See the M5.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 22:01:29 UTC | 3.3ml | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.679°, -104.377° | 7.3 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 26, 2021 brought a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 22:01 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 21:12:13 UTC | 5.5mww | Pacific-Antarctic Ridge -62.379°, -161.204° | 10.0 km | - | - | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 26, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge at 21:12 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 21:03:27 UTC | 5.7mww | Pacific-Antarctic Ridge -62.534°, -161.628° | 10.0 km | - | - | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge with origin time 21:03 UTC on March 26, 2021. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 21:03:14 UTC | 2.9ml | 65 km W of Nikolski, Alaska 52.851°, -169.817° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 65 km W of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 21:03 UTC on March 26, 2021. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 4.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 20:55:58 UTC | 3.6mb | 164 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 51.963°, -170.672° | 36.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded 164 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on March 26, 2021 at 20:55 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 20:50:28 UTC | 2.5ml | 12 km WSW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska 61.895°, -147.392° | 34.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 12 km WSW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska on March 26, 2021, with origin time 20:50 UTC. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 20:47:12 UTC | 3.5ml | 68 km W of Nikolski, Alaska 52.891°, -169.871° | 2.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 68 km W of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 20:47 UTC on March 26, 2021. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 20:42:47 UTC | 2.3ml | 70 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.748°, -169.861° | 7.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 70 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 20:42 UTC on March 26, 2021. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 20:29:33 UTC | 4.3mb | 39 km SSE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia 55.920°, 162.785° | 51.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 39 km SSE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia came in on March 26, 2021 at 20:29 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.4 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 20:06:36 UTC | 4.4mb | 62 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador -1.990°, -77.480° | 155.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 62 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador at 20:06 UTC on March 26, 2021. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 20:00:28 UTC | 3.4ml | 50 km N of Waitara, New Zealand -38.544°, 174.194° | 10.0 km | 5 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.4 event was detected 50 km N of Waitara, New Zealand on March 26, 2021, with origin time 20:00 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 19:37:27 UTC | 4.0mb | 228 km SE of Levuka, Fiji -19.466°, -179.095° | 433.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:37 UTC on March 26, 2021, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 228 km SE of Levuka, Fiji. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 19:36:51 UTC | 4.5mb | Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 19.122°, 145.849° | 104.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands came in on March 26, 2021 at 19:36 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 19:31:31 UTC | 4.5mb | southeast Indian Ridge -50.284°, 112.300° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place near southeast Indian Ridge on March 26, 2021 at 19:31 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 19:12:58 UTC | 2.1ml | 29km W of Olancha, CA 36.291°, -118.332° | 5.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 29km W of Olancha, CA on March 26, 2021 at 19:12 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 19:02:07 UTC | 5.0mww | 47 km NNE of Bomdila, India 27.629°, 92.669° | 29.8 km | 25 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 5.0 event was detected 47 km NNE of Bomdila, India on March 26, 2021, with origin time 19:02 UTC. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 19:00:43 UTC | 4.0mb | 58 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.365°, 70.638° | 131.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 58 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan at 19:00 UTC on March 26, 2021. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 18:45:04 UTC | 3.5mb | 104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.544°, -159.627° | 27.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 26, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 18:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 18:23:40 UTC | 4.6mb | 80 km ESE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia 55.848°, 163.567° | 34.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 80 km ESE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia at 18:23 UTC on March 26, 2021. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 18:20:22 UTC | 2.3md | 2 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.186°, -155.459° | 35.3 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 2 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii on March 26, 2021 at 18:20 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-03-26 2021-03-26 18:15:44 UTC | 2.2md | Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 19.194°, -155.464° | 36.7 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected near Island of Hawaii, Hawaii on March 26, 2021, with origin time 18:15 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on March 26, 2021. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.