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Earthquakes on March 28, 2023

306
EARTHQUAKES on March 28, 2023
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
37 km deep · 17 people felt it
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
5
M4.0–4.9
25
M3.0–3.9
10
M2.0–2.9
53
M1.0–1.9
213

Activity Summary

306
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
5
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Top Countries (International)

Earthquake Map — March 28, 2023

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — March 28, 2023

Showing 30 of 93 (filtered from 306)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 23:50:49 UTC
2.2ml
49 km N of Larsen Bay, Alaska
57.974°, -153.819°
46.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 28, 2023 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 49 km N of Larsen Bay, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 23:48:45 UTC
3.9mb
3 km WNW of Sano, Japan
36.331°, 139.553°
133.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 28, 2023 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 3 km WNW of Sano, Japan. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 23:28:48 UTC
2.8ml
44 km ESE of Adak, Alaska
51.756°, -176.014°
77.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 44 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on March 28, 2023 at 23:28 UTC. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 22:57:24 UTC
2.6ml
12 km E of Wright, Wyoming
43.733°, -105.334°
0.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 12 km E of Wright, Wyoming at 22:57 UTC on March 28, 2023. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 22:52:09 UTC
2.2ml
19 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska
60.349°, -150.596°
34.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 19 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska on March 28, 2023 at 22:52 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 22:25:10 UTC
4.5mb
South Sandwich Islands region
-56.009°, -27.337°
114.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
March 28, 2023 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region, logged at 22:25 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 22:21:00 UTC
2.7md
6 km NNE of Lluveras, Puerto Rico
18.093°, -66.886°
18.7 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 22:21 UTC on March 28, 2023, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 6 km NNE of Lluveras, Puerto Rico. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 22:13:14 UTC
2.3ml
30 km E of Port Heiden, Alaska
56.903°, -158.136°
0.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 28, 2023 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 30 km E of Port Heiden, Alaska. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 21:52:45 UTC
4.7mwr
2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy
41.666°, 14.665°
7.4 km41--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy at 21:52 UTC on March 28, 2023. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 21:50:00 UTC
4.0mb
153 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia
3.062°, 128.405°
214.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
March 28, 2023 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 153 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia, logged at 21:50 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 21:35:17 UTC
2.1ml
20 km N of Susitna, Alaska
61.728°, -150.482°
51.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 21:35 UTC on March 28, 2023, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 20 km N of Susitna, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 21:12:20 UTC
2.3ml
30 km SW of Glacier View, Alaska
61.599°, -148.024°
1.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 30 km SW of Glacier View, Alaska on March 28, 2023 at 21:12 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 20:30:11 UTC
4.2mb
Kermadec Islands region
-30.404°, -176.670°
13.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region with origin time 20:30 UTC on March 28, 2023. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 20:11:23 UTC
2.4md
1 km SW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
18.011°, -66.799°
16.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 1 km SW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico came in on March 28, 2023 at 20:11 UTC. It arrived roughly 15 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 M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 19:27:07 UTC
4.6mb
110 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia
2.345°, 128.793°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 110 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia came in on March 28, 2023 at 19:27 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 19:03:37 UTC
4.4mb
south of the Kermadec Islands
-33.075°, -179.084°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 28, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands at 19:03 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 18:58:18 UTC
2.5md
15km W of Brooktrails, CA
39.455°, -123.556°
-0.5 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 15km W of Brooktrails, CA at 18:58 UTC on March 28, 2023. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 18:48:14 UTC
4.2mb
near the west coast of Honshu, Japan
37.502°, 137.261°
3.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 28, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near near the west coast of Honshu, Japan at 18:48 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 18:47:32 UTC
4.2mb
Kuril Islands
47.561°, 153.730°
42.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 18:47 UTC on March 28, 2023, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred near Kuril Islands. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 18:41:14 UTC
2.1ml
14 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii
19.274°, -155.366°
0.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 14 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii with origin time 18:41 UTC on March 28, 2023. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 18:31:49 UTC
2.1ml
34 km W of Cantwell, Alaska
63.442°, -149.623°
102.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 34 km W of Cantwell, Alaska at 18:31 UTC on March 28, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 18:00:48 UTC
4.5mb
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
-30.494°, -177.733°
51.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 28, 2023 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 17:50:15 UTC
2.1ml
Nevada
41.538°, -118.807°
0.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected near Nevada on March 28, 2023, with origin time 17:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 17:48:27 UTC
4.3mb
56 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands
-11.081°, 165.424°
34.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 56 km SW of Lata, Solomon Islands at 17:48 UTC on March 28, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 17:38:14 UTC
2.3ml
51 km SSW of Denio, Nevada
41.542°, -118.784°
4.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 51 km SSW of Denio, Nevada with origin time 17:38 UTC on March 28, 2023. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 17:32:12 UTC
2.0ml
62 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska
63.279°, -150.625°
125.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 62 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on March 28, 2023 at 17:32 UTC. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 17:13:40 UTC
4.5mb
near the coast of Venezuela
12.617°, -70.991°
47.6 km2--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded near near the coast of Venezuela on March 28, 2023 at 17:13 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 17:05:56 UTC
4.5mb
Southern Iran
30.279°, 51.785°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Southern Iran with origin time 17:05 UTC on March 28, 2023. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 16:27:59 UTC
3.3ml
38 km E of Adak, Alaska
51.827°, -176.085°
80.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.3 earthquake 38 km E of Adak, Alaska at 16:27 UTC on March 28, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-03-28
2023-03-28 16:09:46 UTC
2.0ml
55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
31.676°, -104.368°
5.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on March 28, 2023 at 16:09 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 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 March 28, 2023. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.