Earthquakes on July 23, 2024

500
EARTHQUAKES on July 23, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
1
M4.0–4.9
33
M3.0–3.9
17
M2.0–2.9
127
M1.0–1.9
322

Activity Summary

500
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
1
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Earthquake Map — July 23, 2024

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — July 23, 2024

Showing 30 of 178 (filtered from 500)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:55:02 UTC
5.2mb
31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China
26.314°, 104.766°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 23, 2024 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on July 23, 2024. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:54:33 UTC
2.3ml
9 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.359°, -155.212°
0.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 9 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii with origin time 23:54 UTC on July 23, 2024. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 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 M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:49:05 UTC
2.3ml
54 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska
63.073°, -151.436°
8.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 54 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska with origin time 23:49 UTC on July 23, 2024. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:47:46 UTC
2.1ml
38 km N of Skwentna, Alaska
62.331°, -151.436°
88.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 23, 2024 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 38 km N of Skwentna, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:43:34 UTC
2.1ml
7 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.376°, -155.218°
1.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii with origin time 23:43 UTC on July 23, 2024. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 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.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:26:58 UTC
4.5mb
201 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste
-8.432°, 128.827°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 201 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste on July 23, 2024 at 23:26 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:26:26 UTC
2.4ml
237 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska
52.029°, -164.765°
14.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 237 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska on July 23, 2024 at 23:26 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:23:47 UTC
2.4ml
270 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska
57.705°, -142.757°
10.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
July 23, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 270 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:23 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:12:53 UTC
2.3ml
8 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.372°, -155.215°
2.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 8 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii came in on July 23, 2024 at 23:12 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 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 M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:05:37 UTC
2.0ml
84 km SE of King Cove, Alaska
54.453°, -161.538°
12.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 84 km SE of King Cove, Alaska on July 23, 2024 at 23:05 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:02:14 UTC
2.7ml
55 km S of Adak, Alaska
51.386°, -176.477°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 55 km S of Adak, Alaska at 23:02 UTC on July 23, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 23:01:14 UTC
2.2ml
9 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.361°, -155.207°
0.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
July 23, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 23:01 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 3.6 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 M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 22:57:31 UTC
2.4ml
18 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas
32.759°, -100.635°
7.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 23, 2024 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 18 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 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.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 22:47:50 UTC
2.6ml
8 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.370°, -155.212°
2.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 8 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii on July 23, 2024 at 22:47 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 3.6 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 M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 22:39:26 UTC
2.0ml
18 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas
32.768°, -100.649°
8.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
July 23, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 18 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas, logged at 22:39 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 22:03:12 UTC
4.2mb
182 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
-5.990°, 152.237°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 23, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 182 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at 22:03 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 21:59:22 UTC
2.4ml
16 km NW of Stanton, Texas
32.236°, -101.904°
5.6 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 16 km NW of Stanton, Texas on July 23, 2024 at 21:59 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 21:54:52 UTC
2.3ml
10 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.357°, -155.202°
1.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 10 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii on July 23, 2024 at 21:54 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 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 M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 21:51:40 UTC
2.3ml
43 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska
60.149°, -150.424°
37.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 23, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 43 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska at 21:51 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 21:35:59 UTC
4.2mwr
46 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan
23.773°, 122.004°
41.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 21:35 UTC on July 23, 2024, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 46 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 21:15:03 UTC
2.1ml
8 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.370°, -155.214°
2.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 8 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii came in on July 23, 2024 at 21:15 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 8 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.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 21:08:53 UTC
2.1ml
8 km SE of Enterprise, Nevada
35.981°, -115.169°
0.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 8 km SE of Enterprise, Nevada on July 23, 2024 at 21:08 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.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 20:57:07 UTC
2.1ml
8 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.372°, -155.216°
2.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 20:57 UTC on July 23, 2024, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 8 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 3.6 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.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 20:54:27 UTC
2.3ml
111 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska
56.269°, -152.650°
11.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 20:54 UTC on July 23, 2024, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 111 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 20:51:18 UTC
2.9ml
117 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska
56.226°, -152.569°
12.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 117 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska with origin time 20:51 UTC on July 23, 2024. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 20:41:59 UTC
2.8ml
5 km NW of Kalifornsky, Alaska
60.449°, -151.364°
59.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 5 km NW of Kalifornsky, Alaska came in on July 23, 2024 at 20:41 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 20:41:35 UTC
4.4mb
83 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
-10.287°, 161.179°
98.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 83 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at 20:41 UTC on July 23, 2024. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 20:30:04 UTC
2.1ml
9 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
19.362°, -155.202°
0.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 9 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii on July 23, 2024, with origin time 20:30 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 7 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.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 20:21:54 UTC
2.8ml
74 km ESE of King Cove, Alaska
54.712°, -161.331°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 74 km ESE of King Cove, Alaska on July 23, 2024 at 20:21 UTC. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2024-07-23
2024-07-23 20:11:18 UTC
2.4ml
38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas
31.616°, -104.001°
7.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 20:11 UTC on July 23, 2024. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.4 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.

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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on July 23, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.