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Earthquakes on October 26, 2023

309
EARTHQUAKES on October 26, 2023
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
9
M4.0–4.9
27
M3.0–3.9
14
M2.0–2.9
59
M1.0–1.9
200

Activity Summary

309
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
9
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Earthquake Map — October 26, 2023

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — October 26, 2023

Showing 30 of 109 (filtered from 309)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:57:03 UTC
2.1ml
55 km W of Aleneva, Alaska
58.062°, -153.851°
65.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 55 km W of Aleneva, Alaska with origin time 23:57 UTC on October 26, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:52:42 UTC
3.8md
158 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico
19.895°, -66.117°
33.0 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 3.8 event was detected 158 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 26, 2023, with origin time 23:52 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:52:38 UTC
2.0ml
116 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska
60.304°, -141.170°
9.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023 at 23:52 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 116 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:45:03 UTC
2.0md
2 km SW of Canyondam, CA
40.157°, -121.094°
3.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 2 km SW of Canyondam, CA came in on October 26, 2023 at 23:45 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:32:15 UTC
2.9ml(texnet)
55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
31.679°, -104.371°
6.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The event was offshore. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:26:15 UTC
5.2mww
284 km E of Vao, New Caledonia
-22.992°, 170.243°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 5.2 event was detected 284 km E of Vao, New Caledonia on October 26, 2023, with origin time 23:26 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:14:29 UTC
2.8ml
234 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
56.314°, -149.248°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 234 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska at 23:14 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:14:12 UTC
2.1ml
67 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska
62.933°, -148.091°
58.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 67 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska at 23:14 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:05:39 UTC
2.6ml
0 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii
19.207°, -155.487°
32.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 0 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii on October 26, 2023 at 23:05 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 23:01:13 UTC
4.4mb
76 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile
-21.797°, -68.676°
133.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 76 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile on October 26, 2023 at 23:01 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 22:42:22 UTC
4.4mb
Balleny Islands region
-61.184°, 159.758°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
October 26, 2023 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Balleny Islands region, logged at 22:42 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 22:40:49 UTC
3.2ml
245 km S of False Pass, Alaska
52.676°, -162.818°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 245 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 22:40 UTC on October 26, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 22:28:43 UTC
4.6mb
153 km E of Yigo Village, Guam
13.518°, 146.310°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 153 km E of Yigo Village, Guam with origin time 22:28 UTC on October 26, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 22:26:09 UTC
4.2mb
46 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile
-28.697°, -70.308°
100.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023 at 22:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 46 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 22:22:50 UTC
4.2mb
19 km SW of Sant'Angelo, Italy
40.575°, 13.724°
417.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 19 km SW of Sant'Angelo, Italy on October 26, 2023 at 22:22 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.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:59:25 UTC
4.6mb
Kermadec Islands region
-29.509°, -179.056°
300.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region at 21:59 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:58:01 UTC
2.3ml
13 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii
19.338°, -155.293°
3.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
October 26, 2023 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 13 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 21:58 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. 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.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:51:10 UTC
4.8mb
south of the Kermadec Islands
-32.788°, -178.557°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023 at 21:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:49:34 UTC
5.4mww
50 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile
-28.705°, -70.260°
101.2 km3IIIgreen✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 21:49 UTC on October 26, 2023, a magnitude 5.4 tremor occurred 50 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:38:09 UTC
2.1ml
9 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii
19.372°, -155.281°
1.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 9 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii on October 26, 2023 at 21:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 3 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.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:38:05 UTC
2.1ml
31 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska
62.037°, -149.302°
31.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 21:38 UTC on October 26, 2023, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 31 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:36:43 UTC
2.0ml
74 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska
58.046°, -137.574°
4.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 74 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska on October 26, 2023 at 21:36 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:34:17 UTC
2.0ml(texnet)
4 km N of Lindsay, Texas
31.405°, -103.544°
3.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 4 km N of Lindsay, Texas with origin time 21:34 UTC on October 26, 2023. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:16:18 UTC
2.1ml
80 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska
59.047°, -153.194°
72.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 80 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 21:16 UTC on October 26, 2023. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 21:06:54 UTC
4.4mb
136 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
-4.626°, 150.959°
282.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 136 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 20:34:12 UTC
5.1mww
98 km SSE of Bīrjand, Iran
32.089°, 59.720°
10.0 km5--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 5.1 seismic event took place 98 km SSE of Bīrjand, Iran on October 26, 2023 at 20:34 UTC. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 20:34:10 UTC
4.5mb
150 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
-4.481°, 153.616°
106.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 150 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea came in on October 26, 2023 at 20:34 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 20:24:09 UTC
2.2md
5 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii
19.181°, -155.436°
30.9 km---AutoUSGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 5 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii on October 26, 2023 at 20:24 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 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.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 20:05:18 UTC
4.3mb
203 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
-7.449°, 128.502°
139.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 203 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste at 20:05 UTC on October 26, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-10-26
2023-10-26 20:03:28 UTC
3.4ml
10 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming
43.718°, -105.376°
0.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On October 26, 2023 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 10 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.4 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 October 26, 2023. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.