Earthquakes on March 29, 2023
393
EARTHQUAKES on March 29, 2023
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.3 — 107 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
14 km deep · 2 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
1
M4.0–4.9
40
M3.0–3.9
17
M2.0–2.9
83
M1.0–1.9
252
Activity Summary
393
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
1
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.3
107 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
18:26 UTC · 13.5 km deep
Felt by 2
4.9
Bonin Islands, Japan region
21:44 UTC · 58.6 km deep
4.9
29 km NNE of Labuan Lombok, Indonesia
18:10 UTC · 12.2 km deep
Felt by 9
4.9
243 km W of Kurio, Japan
08:53 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
Mindanao, Philippines
07:41 UTC · 11.6 km deep
4.9
south of the Fiji Islands
07:38 UTC · 621.5 km deep
4.8
Bonin Islands, Japan region
09:53 UTC · 500.1 km deep
4.8
223 km E of Levuka, Fiji
08:57 UTC · 558.5 km deep
Earthquake Map — March 29, 2023
All Earthquakes — March 29, 2023
Showing 30 of 141 (filtered from 393)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:57:18 UTC | 4.0mb | 63 km ESE of Ambon, Indonesia -3.918°, 128.711° | 152.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 63 km ESE of Ambon, Indonesia on March 29, 2023, with origin time 23:57 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:56:28 UTC | 3.6md | 146 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.642°, -64.594° | 12.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 29, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 146 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 23:56 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:55:15 UTC | 2.5ml | 15 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 31.118°, -103.685° | 5.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 15 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas on March 29, 2023 at 23:55 UTC. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:49:04 UTC | 4.4mb | 11 km NNW of Norsup, Vanuatu -15.964°, 167.372° | 41.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 11 km NNW of Norsup, Vanuatu on March 29, 2023, with origin time 23:49 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:38:38 UTC | 4.0mb | Kepulauan Barat Daya, Indonesia -7.320°, 128.581° | 148.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Kepulauan Barat Daya, Indonesia came in on March 29, 2023 at 23:38 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:27:41 UTC | 2.2md | 2 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico 17.954°, -67.034° | 6.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 2 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico came in on March 29, 2023 at 23:27 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:18:56 UTC | 2.7ml | 39 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.939°, -165.273° | 70.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 29, 2023 at 23:18 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 39 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:10:13 UTC | 2.6ml | 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.386°, -155.278° | 1.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:10 UTC on March 29, 2023, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii. 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. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 23:04:28 UTC | 3.2ml | 114 km ESE of Yakutat, Alaska 59.044°, -137.982° | 6.2 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 114 km ESE of Yakutat, Alaska on March 29, 2023 at 23:04 UTC. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 22:57:23 UTC | 4.4mb | 18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia 49.889°, 89.832° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia came in on March 29, 2023 at 22:57 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 22:55:55 UTC | 4.5mb | 108 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia 25.330°, 36.079° | 9.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 29, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 108 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia at 22:55 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 22:38:26 UTC | 2.1ml | Wyoming 44.526°, -110.373° | 4.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place near Wyoming on March 29, 2023 at 22:38 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.7 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 M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 22:37:45 UTC | 4.3mb | Mindanao, Philippines 7.504°, 126.172° | 7.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Mindanao, Philippines with origin time 22:37 UTC on March 29, 2023. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 22:17:48 UTC | 4.0mb | 267 km NW of Houma, Tonga -19.721°, -177.352° | 563.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 267 km NW of Houma, Tonga on March 29, 2023 at 22:17 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 22:15:50 UTC | 2.6ml | 65 km E of Akutan, Alaska 54.123°, -164.766° | 25.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 65 km E of Akutan, Alaska on March 29, 2023, with origin time 22:15 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 22:12:23 UTC | 4.1mb | 131 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste -7.711°, 124.430° | 270.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 29, 2023 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 131 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 21:44:22 UTC | 4.3mb | 26 km S of Göksun, Turkey 37.786°, 36.526° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 29, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 26 km S of Göksun, Turkey at 21:44 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 21:44:11 UTC | 4.9mb | Bonin Islands, Japan region 28.299°, 141.479° | 58.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded in the Bonin Islands, Japan region on March 29, 2023 at 21:44 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 21:32:26 UTC | 2.0ml | 74 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.242°, -159.268° | 9.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 29, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 74 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska at 21:32 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 21:25:33 UTC | 2.2ml | 108 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.464°, -159.756° | 17.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 108 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on March 29, 2023 at 21:25 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 21:24:42 UTC | 2.1ml | 5 km WNW of Pecos, Texas 31.445°, -103.546° | 0.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 29, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km WNW of Pecos, Texas at 21:24 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. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 21:22:47 UTC | 2.2md | 9 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.156°, -155.407° | 33.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 9 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii on March 29, 2023, with origin time 21:22 UTC. Coming 19 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 M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 20:58:57 UTC | 3.2ml | 24 km NNE of Maeser, Utah 40.690°, -109.503° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 24 km NNE of Maeser, Utah with origin time 20:58 UTC on March 29, 2023. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 20:56:07 UTC | 2.2md | 4km SW of San Bruno, CA 37.598°, -122.439° | 6.9 km | 15 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 4km SW of San Bruno, CA on March 29, 2023 at 20:56 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 20:54:01 UTC | 2.8ml | 29 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 61.365°, -146.603° | 18.2 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:54 UTC on March 29, 2023, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 29 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 20:36:44 UTC | 2.8ml | Unimak Island region, Alaska 53.524°, -164.863° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the Unimak Island region, Alaska at 20:36 UTC on March 29, 2023. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 20:14:20 UTC | 2.3ml | western Texas 31.659°, -104.311° | 7.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 29, 2023 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck near western Texas. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 20:10:42 UTC | 4.7mb | 95 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia 1.909°, 127.170° | 116.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 95 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on March 29, 2023 at 20:10 UTC. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 20:08:37 UTC | 4.1mb | Central Turkey 37.340°, 36.843° | 3.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded near Central Turkey on March 29, 2023 at 20:08 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-03-29 2023-03-29 20:02:29 UTC | 2.2md | 4 km SSE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.162°, -155.466° | 32.8 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SSE of P?hala, Hawaii came in on March 29, 2023 at 20:02 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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 29, 2023. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.