Earthquakes on April 29, 2024
435
EARTHQUAKES on April 29, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.2 — Vanuatu region
10 km deep · 2 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
2
M4.0–4.9
40
M3.0–3.9
12
M2.0–2.9
58
M1.0–1.9
323
Activity Summary
435
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
2
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.2
Vanuatu region
13:33 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 2
5.1
5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico
23:42 UTC · 131.5 km deep
Felt by 2
4.9
38 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines
15:59 UTC · 41.9 km deep
4.8
southern East Pacific Rise
23:25 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
202 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
20:22 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar
19:08 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
62 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
14:38 UTC · 87.0 km deep
4.7
south of the Fiji Islands
21:39 UTC · 11.5 km deep
Earthquake Map — April 29, 2024
All Earthquakes — April 29, 2024
Showing 30 of 112 (filtered from 435)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 23:49:57 UTC | 2.5ml | 8 km SW of Clifton, Idaho 42.145°, -112.085° | 8.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 8 km SW of Clifton, Idaho with origin time 23:49 UTC on April 29, 2024. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 23:42:14 UTC | 5.1mww | 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico 16.244°, -93.383° | 131.5 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico on April 29, 2024 at 23:42 UTC. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 23:38:14 UTC | 3.5mb | 252 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.530°, -127.472° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 29, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 252 km W of Bandon, Oregon at 23:38 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 23:25:30 UTC | 4.8mb | southern East Pacific Rise -34.806°, -111.568° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 29, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near southern East Pacific Rise at 23:25 UTC. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 23:13:30 UTC | 2.3ml | 9 km NNE of Smiths Ferry, Idaho 44.380°, -116.057° | 3.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:13 UTC on April 29, 2024, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 9 km NNE of Smiths Ferry, Idaho. 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. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 23:10:02 UTC | 2.7ml | 30 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska 62.073°, -148.499° | 27.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 29, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 30 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska, logged at 23:10 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 22:40:59 UTC | 4.4mb | 138 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.650°, 127.170° | 43.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 138 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia on April 29, 2024, with origin time 22:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 22:33:19 UTC | 2.7ml | 154 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.089°, -170.665° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 29, 2024 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 154 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 22:33:16 UTC | 2.2ml | 7 km SW of Clifton, Idaho 42.150°, -112.081° | 7.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 7 km SW of Clifton, Idaho on April 29, 2024 at 22:33 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 22:24:17 UTC | 4.4mb | 63 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines 5.155°, 125.979° | 84.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 63 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines came in on April 29, 2024 at 22:24 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 22:06:38 UTC | 4.6mb | 103 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.030°, 152.909° | 50.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 29, 2024 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 103 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 21:42:51 UTC | 2.2ml | 125 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.353°, -164.402° | 14.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 29, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 125 km SE of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 21:42 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 2.7 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. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 21:39:56 UTC | 4.7mb | south of the Fiji Islands -24.011°, -177.179° | 11.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on April 29, 2024 at 21:39 UTC. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:36:43 UTC | 2.5ml | 89 km ESE of Red Dog Mine, Alaska 67.831°, -160.819° | 8.9 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 29, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 89 km ESE of Red Dog Mine, Alaska at 20:36 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:34:08 UTC | 4.3mb | southern East Pacific Rise -34.777°, -111.846° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:34 UTC on April 29, 2024, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred near southern East Pacific Rise. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:22:04 UTC | 4.8mb | 202 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.289°, 159.676° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:22 UTC on April 29, 2024, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 202 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:21:52 UTC | 4.7mb | 240 km SE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna -15.855°, -176.532° | 387.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 240 km SE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna on April 29, 2024 at 20:21 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:19:32 UTC | 4.2mb | 200 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.263°, 159.500° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 200 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on April 29, 2024 at 20:19 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:14:50 UTC | 2.8ml | 7 km SW of Clifton, Idaho 42.149°, -112.079° | 5.1 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 7 km SW of Clifton, Idaho came in on April 29, 2024 at 20:14 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 M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:14:26 UTC | 2.3md | 13 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA 36.624°, -121.231° | 5.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 13 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA with origin time 20:14 UTC on April 29, 2024. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:12:37 UTC | 2.3ml | 7 km WSW of Clifton, Idaho 42.156°, -112.083° | 4.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 29, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 7 km WSW of Clifton, Idaho, logged at 20:12 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:10:43 UTC | 2.9ml | 32 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming 45.130°, -106.889° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:10 UTC on April 29, 2024, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 32 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:08:57 UTC | 4.2mb | 200 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.355°, 159.813° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 29, 2024 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 200 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, logged at 20:08 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 20:00:12 UTC | 2.0ml | 7 km SW of Clifton, Idaho 42.151°, -112.076° | 5.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:00 UTC on April 29, 2024, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 7 km SW of Clifton, Idaho. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 19:38:39 UTC | 2.1ml | 11 km WNW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.493°, -155.326° | 12.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km WNW of Volcano, Hawaii with origin time 19:38 UTC on April 29, 2024. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 19:23:58 UTC | 2.7md | 8 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.383°, -155.279° | 1.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 8 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii on April 29, 2024 at 19:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 19:23:49 UTC | 4.4mb | 80 km SE of Taira, Japan 26.035°, 128.618° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 80 km SE of Taira, Japan on April 29, 2024 at 19:23 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 19:08:28 UTC | 4.8mb | 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar 17.377°, 94.230° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar at 19:08 UTC on April 29, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 18:53:44 UTC | 3.0ml | 112 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.902°, -163.988° | 27.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 29, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 112 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska at 18:53 UTC. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-04-29 2024-04-29 18:32:01 UTC | 2.2ml | 6 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 19.384°, -155.242° | 1.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 29, 2024 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 6 km S of Volcano, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 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 M2.2 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.
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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on April 29, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.