Earthquakes on October 15, 2024
302
EARTHQUAKES on October 15, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep · 1 person felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
25
M3.0–3.9
11
M2.0–2.9
57
M1.0–1.9
205
Activity Summary
302
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.3
159 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea
20:40 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.2
223 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico
23:49 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 3
5.0
Kermadec Islands region
22:38 UTC · 35.0 km deep
5.0
Kermadec Islands region
19:51 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
South Sandwich Islands region
19:08 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.7
52 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica
00:10 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 2
4.6
103 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
20:42 UTC · 250.7 km deep
4.6
87 km SE of Lárdos, Greece
16:54 UTC · 28.1 km deep
Felt by 1
Earthquake Map — October 15, 2024
All Earthquakes — October 15, 2024
Showing 30 of 97 (filtered from 302)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 23:49:35 UTC | 5.2mww | 223 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico 18.320°, -106.765° | 10.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 223 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico on October 15, 2024 at 23:49 UTC. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 23:48:27 UTC | 3.6ml | 69 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.108°, -159.485° | 10.0 km | - | IV | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 69 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 23:13:26 UTC | 2.0ml | 23 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 19.475°, -155.458° | 5.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
October 15, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 23 km W of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 23:13 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 23:10:34 UTC | 2.2ml | 46 km NNW of Gabbs, Nevada 39.269°, -118.089° | 8.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 46 km NNW of Gabbs, Nevada on October 15, 2024 at 23:10 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 23:09:34 UTC | 4.4mb | Kermadec Islands region -29.358°, -176.610° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected in the Kermadec Islands region on October 15, 2024, with origin time 23:09 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 23:02:12 UTC | 4.4mb | Fiji region -19.985°, -178.366° | 579.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Fiji region came in on October 15, 2024 at 23:02 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 22:38:42 UTC | 5.0mb | Kermadec Islands region -29.477°, -176.953° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region with origin time 22:38 UTC on October 15, 2024. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 22:23:16 UTC | 2.6ml | 105 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.288°, -144.858° | 0.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 105 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska at 22:23 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 21:46:12 UTC | 2.3ml | 71 km W of Elfin Cove, Alaska 58.080°, -137.545° | 14.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 71 km W of Elfin Cove, Alaska at 21:46 UTC on October 15, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 21:37:32 UTC | 4.4mb | Kermadec Islands region -31.273°, -177.173° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place in the Kermadec Islands region on October 15, 2024 at 21:37 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 21:18:32 UTC | 2.8md | 10 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CA 39.501°, -122.974° | 8.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 10 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CA at 21:18 UTC on October 15, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 21:07:34 UTC | 2.2ml | 71 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska 58.050°, -137.528° | 9.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 71 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska with origin time 21:07 UTC on October 15, 2024. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 21:00:04 UTC | 2.6ml | 109 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 50.959°, -176.036° | 17.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:00 UTC on October 15, 2024, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 109 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 20:55:52 UTC | 3.4ml | 102 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.018°, -176.103° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 102 km SSE of Adak, Alaska with origin time 20:55 UTC on October 15, 2024. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 20:42:32 UTC | 4.6mb | 103 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -23.794°, -67.226° | 250.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 103 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on October 15, 2024, with origin time 20:42 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 20:40:33 UTC | 5.3mww | 159 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea -9.851°, 151.899° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 159 km ENE of Samarai, Papua New Guinea. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on October 15, 2024. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 20:15:53 UTC | 2.0ml | 97 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.349°, -144.773° | 0.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 97 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska with origin time 20:15 UTC on October 15, 2024. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.2 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 M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 19:51:31 UTC | 5.0mb | Kermadec Islands region -31.262°, -177.025° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region at 19:51 UTC. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 19:50:52 UTC | 2.0ml | 49 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.723°, -152.710° | 85.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 49 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska at 19:50 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 19:34:29 UTC | 4.3mb | 79 km E of Copiapó, Chile -27.495°, -69.541° | 112.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
October 15, 2024 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 79 km E of Copiapó, Chile, logged at 19:34 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 19:08:42 UTC | 4.9mb | South Sandwich Islands region -60.666°, -25.267° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:08 UTC on October 15, 2024, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 19:02:13 UTC | 2.9ml | 90 km SSE of Atka, Alaska 51.466°, -173.611° | 1.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 90 km SSE of Atka, Alaska. 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. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 18:49:07 UTC | 4.0mwr | 62 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan 24.293°, 125.608° | 42.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 62 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan on October 15, 2024, with origin time 18:49 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 18:47:02 UTC | 2.2ml | 100 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.321°, -144.744° | 3.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 100 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska at 18:47 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 M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 18:33:47 UTC | 4.2mb | Fiji region -21.867°, -179.452° | 614.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Fiji region with origin time 18:33 UTC on October 15, 2024. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a deep-focus event. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 18:08:07 UTC | 2.7ml | 94 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.574°, -177.907° | 46.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 94 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on October 15, 2024, with origin time 18:08 UTC. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 18:01:15 UTC | 2.1ml | 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.603°, -159.792° | 11.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on October 15, 2024 at 18:01 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 18:01:09 UTC | 2.1ml | 81 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.647°, -160.059° | 12.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 81 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 18:01 UTC on October 15, 2024. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 17:43:50 UTC | 2.1ml | 134 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 52.685°, -166.894° | 15.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 134 km S of Unalaska, Alaska at 17:43 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 17:42:53 UTC | 4.2mb | 29 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan 36.465°, 71.335° | 104.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 15, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 29 km SW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at 17:42 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 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
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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 October 15, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.