Earthquakes on August 30, 2022
313
EARTHQUAKES on August 30, 2022
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.3 — Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
10 km deep
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
51
M3.0–3.9
23
M2.0–2.9
52
M1.0–1.9
183
Activity Summary
313
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.3
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
09:09 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.5
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
08:00 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.3
Carlsberg Ridge
13:58 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
Carlsberg Ridge
23:37 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
Carlsberg Ridge
08:36 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
Balleny Islands region
00:58 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.7
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
11:19 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.7
Carlsberg Ridge
05:35 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — August 30, 2022
All Earthquakes — August 30, 2022
Showing 30 of 130 (filtered from 313)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 23:59:30 UTC | 4.4mb | Kermadec Islands region -31.282°, -178.433° | 58.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 30, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region at 23:59 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 23:56:48 UTC | 4.3mb | Carlsberg Ridge 4.529°, 62.595° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Carlsberg Ridge at 23:56 UTC on August 30, 2022. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 23:48:26 UTC | 2.2md | 1 km SW of P?hala, Hawaii 19.195°, -155.490° | 35.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 1 km SW of P?hala, Hawaii at 23:48 UTC on August 30, 2022. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 23:37:19 UTC | 5.1mb | Carlsberg Ridge 4.505°, 62.512° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 30, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Carlsberg Ridge at 23:37 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 5.3 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. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 23:28:44 UTC | 3.5ml | Samoa Islands -14.096°, -169.475° | 10.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded near Samoa Islands on August 30, 2022 at 23:28 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 23 hours earlier. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 23:19:20 UTC | 4.3mb | south of the Fiji Islands -25.698°, 179.671° | 509.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on August 30, 2022, with origin time 23:19 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 23:10:26 UTC | 2.1md | 3km ESE of The Geysers, CA 38.762°, -122.725° | 2.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 3km ESE of The Geysers, CA on August 30, 2022 at 23:10 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 23:04:03 UTC | 2.1ml | 72 km S of Perryville, Alaska 55.259°, -159.034° | 25.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 72 km S of Perryville, Alaska on August 30, 2022 at 23:04 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 22:46:02 UTC | 2.0ml | 31 km ESE of King Cove, Alaska 54.912°, -161.905° | 98.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 31 km ESE of King Cove, Alaska on August 30, 2022, with origin time 22:46 UTC. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 22:40:57 UTC | 4.5mb | 32 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico 16.221°, -98.792° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 32 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico with origin time 22:40 UTC on August 30, 2022. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 22:13:59 UTC | 3.8md | 19 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 18.233°, -68.504° | 99.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.8 seismic event took place 19 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic on August 30, 2022 at 22:13 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 22:13:45 UTC | 2.2ml | 26 km WNW of Salamatof, Alaska 60.681°, -151.781° | 74.3 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 30, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 26 km WNW of Salamatof, Alaska at 22:13 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 22:11:37 UTC | 3.1ml | 20 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa -14.053°, -169.464° | 11.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:11 UTC on August 30, 2022, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 20 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa. Coming 21 hours after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 21:40:46 UTC | 3.3md | 72 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico 19.119°, -66.412° | 24.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.3 event was detected 72 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico on August 30, 2022, with origin time 21:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 21:14:53 UTC | 2.3mb_lg | New Jersey 40.922°, -74.531° | 5.0 km | 81 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake near New Jersey came in on August 30, 2022 at 21:14 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 20:57:16 UTC | 2.5ml | 27 km W of Hope, Alaska 60.934°, -150.141° | 39.6 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 27 km W of Hope, Alaska on August 30, 2022, with origin time 20:57 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 20:49:52 UTC | 3.4ml | 47 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.706°, -104.098° | 6.2 km | - | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:49 UTC on August 30, 2022, a magnitude 3.4 tremor occurred 47 km W of Mentone, Texas. The event was offshore. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 20:42:30 UTC | 4.5mb | 42 km W of Pólis, Cyprus 35.099°, 31.964° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 30, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 42 km W of Pólis, Cyprus at 20:42 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 20:41:44 UTC | 4.1mb | 197 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines 4.270°, 126.843° | 58.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 197 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on August 30, 2022, with origin time 20:41 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 20:16:59 UTC | 3.7mb | 205 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.077°, -179.303° | 39.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 30, 2022 brought a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 205 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, logged at 20:16 UTC. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 19:56:58 UTC | 4.4mb | south of the Fiji Islands -24.766°, 179.224° | 534.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:56 UTC on August 30, 2022, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred south of the Fiji Islands. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 19:49:23 UTC | 3.2ml | 13 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa -14.118°, -169.474° | 9.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 13 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa with origin time 19:49 UTC on August 30, 2022. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 3.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 19:28:39 UTC | 2.4ml | 57 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.475°, -147.370° | 2.9 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 57 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska on August 30, 2022 at 19:28 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 19:17:46 UTC | 4.5mb | 23 km WSW of Pueblo Rico, Colombia 5.153°, -76.230° | 100.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:17 UTC on August 30, 2022, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 23 km WSW of Pueblo Rico, Colombia. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 19:06:19 UTC | 4.5mb | 43 km S of Amahai, Indonesia -3.733°, 128.857° | 126.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 43 km S of Amahai, Indonesia at 19:06 UTC on August 30, 2022. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 19:00:22 UTC | 3.9mb | 34 km NNW of Piti Village, Guam 13.737°, 144.549° | 144.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 34 km NNW of Piti Village, Guam at 19:00 UTC on August 30, 2022. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 18:52:43 UTC | 2.0md | 6 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.917°, -66.906° | 12.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 30, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 6 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico at 18:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 18:39:35 UTC | 3.0md | 76 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.152°, -66.442° | 30.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 76 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico on August 30, 2022 at 18:39 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 18:38:10 UTC | 4.3mb | Kermadec Islands region -31.164°, -178.911° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region came in on August 30, 2022 at 18:38 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-30 2022-08-30 18:35:32 UTC | 3.3md | 75 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.146°, -66.450° | 16.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 30, 2022 at 18:35 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 75 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico. The event was offshore. See the M3.3 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 August 30, 2022. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.