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Earthquakes on August 4, 2022

306
EARTHQUAKES on August 4, 2022
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
12 km deep
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
10
M4.0–4.9
49
M3.0–3.9
12
M2.0–2.9
45
M1.0–1.9
190

Activity Summary

306
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
10
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Earthquake Map — August 4, 2022

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — August 4, 2022

Showing 30 of 116 (filtered from 306)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 23:06:15 UTC
4.9mb
southern East Pacific Rise
-42.665°, -110.505°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 4, 2022 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near southern East Pacific Rise. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 23:00:20 UTC
2.2ml
23 km WNW of Volcano, Hawaii
19.507°, -155.451°
2.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 4, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 23 km WNW of Volcano, Hawaii at 23:00 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 22:15:44 UTC
2.4md
14 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii
20.099°, -155.801°
18.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 14 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii came in on August 4, 2022 at 22:15 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 22:10:07 UTC
2.3md
14 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico
17.847°, -66.864°
5.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 14 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico on August 4, 2022 at 22:10 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 22:06:56 UTC
2.3md
13 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
17.859°, -66.848°
7.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
August 4, 2022 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 13 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico, logged at 22:06 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 2.5 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.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 22:04:59 UTC
2.0md
6 km SSE of P?hala, Hawaii
19.153°, -155.454°
30.9 km---AutoUSGS →
On August 4, 2022 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 6 km SSE of P?hala, Hawaii. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 20:57:23 UTC
2.8ml
298 km SSE of Chenega, Alaska
57.563°, -146.164°
11.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 20:57 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 298 km SSE of Chenega, Alaska. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 20:35:23 UTC
4.7mb
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
7.984°, -37.832°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 20:35 UTC on August 4, 2022. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 20:20:46 UTC
2.1ml
5 km NW of McCall, Idaho
44.942°, -116.151°
5.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km NW of McCall, Idaho came in on August 4, 2022 at 20:20 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 20:19:32 UTC
4.5mb
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
7.985°, -37.941°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge with origin time 20:19 UTC on August 4, 2022. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 20:10:17 UTC
2.7ml
127 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska
60.603°, -141.309°
14.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 127 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska on August 4, 2022 at 20:10 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 19:44:58 UTC
2.2md
11km W of The Geysers, CA
38.775°, -122.883°
3.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 19:44 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 11km W of The Geysers, CA. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 19:41:44 UTC
2.5ml
191 km S of Atka, Alaska
50.471°, -174.195°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 191 km S of Atka, Alaska with origin time 19:41 UTC on August 4, 2022. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 19:37:33 UTC
4.7mb
Kermadec Islands region
-27.232°, -176.254°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected in the Kermadec Islands region on August 4, 2022, with origin time 19:37 UTC. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 19:29:25 UTC
4.4mb
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.554°, 142.410°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
August 4, 2022 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region, logged at 19:29 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 19:23:54 UTC
4.5mb
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.692°, 142.642°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 4, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 19:23 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 19:08:10 UTC
4.6mb
Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region
36.481°, 71.323°
98.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region on August 4, 2022 at 19:08 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 18:38:23 UTC
4.5mb
Carlsberg Ridge
1.617°, 66.993°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 18:38 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred near Carlsberg Ridge. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 18:28:10 UTC
4.4mb
Kermadec Islands region
-27.205°, -176.218°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 4, 2022 at 18:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck in the Kermadec Islands region. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 18:07:03 UTC
5.0mww
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.570°, 142.292°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 18:07 UTC on August 4, 2022. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 18:06:17 UTC
5.1mww
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.574°, 142.337°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 4, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 18:06 UTC. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 18:00:48 UTC
2.1md
21 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii
19.049°, -155.351°
31.5 km---AutoUSGS →
At 18:00 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 21 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 17:58:43 UTC
4.3mb
12 km S of Hukay, Philippines
13.734°, 120.715°
189.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 12 km S of Hukay, Philippines on August 4, 2022 at 17:58 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 17:48:56 UTC
4.2mb
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.614°, 142.485°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected in the Izu Islands, Japan region on August 4, 2022, with origin time 17:48 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 17:39:31 UTC
4.9mb
southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia
-1.056°, 97.356°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia on August 4, 2022 at 17:39 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 17:38:05 UTC
4.4mb
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.485°, 142.395°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in the Izu Islands, Japan region on August 4, 2022 at 17:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 17:34:57 UTC
5.1mww
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.538°, 142.400°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 17:34 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred in the Izu Islands, Japan region. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 17:30:05 UTC
4.3mb
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.537°, 142.530°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region with origin time 17:30 UTC on August 4, 2022. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 17:28:29 UTC
4.5mb
Izu Islands, Japan region
32.608°, 142.392°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 17:28 UTC on August 4, 2022. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2022-08-04
2022-08-04 17:23:12 UTC
4.5mwr
89 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
-24.298°, -67.200°
183.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 89 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on August 4, 2022, with origin time 17:23 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 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
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About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on August 4, 2022. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.