Earthquakes on March 1, 2026: 308 Worldwide, Largest M6.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 23:54:53 UTC	2.6ml	109 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.352°, -160.424°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 109 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at 23:54 UTC on March 1, 2026. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.352°, -160.424°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 23:23:31 UTC	4.5mb	western Indian-Antarctic Ridge -49.175°, 124.654°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge came in on March 1, 2026 at 23:23 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -49.175°, 124.654°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 22:56:08 UTC	2.5md	3 km SE of Aromas, CA 36.873°, -121.617°	6.6 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 3 km SE of Aromas, CA on March 1, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.873°, -121.617°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 22:39:43 UTC	2.7ml	87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.549°, -160.426°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on March 1, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 54.549°N, -160.426°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 22:10:59 UTC	3.1ml	77 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.472°, -116.508°	5.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 77 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada on March 1, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.0 (light). At a depth of just 5.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.472°, -116.508°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 22:10:33 UTC	4.2mb	26 km SSE of Camiña, Chile -19.547°, -69.357°	98.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 26 km SSE of Camiña, Chile with origin time 22:10 UTC on March 1, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 98.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -19.547°, -69.357°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 22:07:42 UTC	4.5mb	78 km WNW of Calingasta, Argentina -31.113°, -70.204°	127.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 78 km WNW of Calingasta, Argentina on March 1, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. The event originated approximately 127.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -31.113°, -70.204°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 21:58:38 UTC	4.8mb	101 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands -10.825°, 164.879°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 1, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 101 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -10.825°N, 164.879°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 21:58:02 UTC	2.6ml	246 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.653°, -148.619°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 246 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska on March 1, 2026, with origin time 21:58 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 56.653°, -148.619°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 21:56:12 UTC	2.5ml	48 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.959°, -140.030°	11.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 48 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:56 UTC. At a depth of 11.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 59.959°N, -140.030°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 21:48:23 UTC	2.0ml	73 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.457°, -116.546°	5.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 73 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada on March 1, 2026 at 21:48 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 5.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.457°, -116.546°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 21:40:29 UTC	2.5md	3 km SE of Aromas, CA 36.874°, -121.619°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 3 km SE of Aromas, CA with origin time 21:40 UTC on March 1, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 6.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 36.874°, -121.619°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 21:23:26 UTC	3.2ml	96 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.424°, -125.410°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 96 km W of Petrolia, CA on March 1, 2026, with origin time 21:23 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.424°N, -125.410°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 21:05:57 UTC	4.3mb	205 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.376°, 160.012°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 205 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia came in on March 1, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.376°, 160.012°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 21:04:10 UTC	2.5ml	77 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.470°, -116.507°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 77 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada at 21:04 UTC on March 1, 2026. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.470°, -116.507°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:49:52 UTC	2.2ml	4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.168°, -155.497°	32.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 20:49 UTC on March 1, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.9 km depth. Coordinates: 19.168°, -155.497°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:26:06 UTC	2.6mb_lg	9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska 40.162°, -98.335°	5.6 km	16	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska came in on March 1, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.1 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. Nearby residents submitted 16 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.162°N, -98.335°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:23:53 UTC	2.4ml	75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.449°, -116.518°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada on March 1, 2026, with origin time 20:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 7.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 38.449°N, -116.518°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:23:04 UTC	2.1ml	78 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.488°, -116.504°	15.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 78 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada on March 1, 2026, with origin time 20:23 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 15.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.488°, -116.504°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:18:17 UTC	4.0mb	94 km ENE of Kuji, Japan 40.570°, 142.757°	42.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 94 km ENE of Kuji, Japan came in on March 1, 2026 at 20:18 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. At a depth of 42.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 40.570°N, 142.757°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:14:14 UTC	4.3mb	178 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.640°, 159.953°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 178 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on March 1, 2026 at 20:14 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 51.640°N, 159.953°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:12:15 UTC	4.5mb	110 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -18.735°, 168.380°	36.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 110 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, logged at 20:12 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 36.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -18.735°N, 168.380°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:04:06 UTC	2.3mb_lg	3 km S of Cowles, Nebraska 40.140°, -98.453°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 3 km S of Cowles, Nebraska with origin time 20:04 UTC on March 1, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.1 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.140°N, -98.453°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:03:54 UTC	5.1mww	43 km NNE of Calama, Chile -22.080°, -68.807°	107.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 43 km NNE of Calama, Chile at 20:03 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 107.2 km depth. The epicenter is at -22.080°, -68.807°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 20:01:45 UTC	2.2ml	59 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.953°, -153.093°	126.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 59 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska, logged at 20:01 UTC. At a depth of 126.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.953°, -153.093°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 19:42:16 UTC	4.7mb	161 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.745°, 159.773°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 161 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 19:42 UTC on March 1, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.745°, 159.773°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 19:41:28 UTC	4.9mb	South Sandwich Islands region -56.019°, -28.005°	121.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region at 19:41 UTC on March 1, 2026. At a depth of 121.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -56.019°, -28.005°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 19:39:18 UTC	2.8ml	74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.454°, -116.535°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada at 19:39 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 6.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.454°, -116.535°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 19:38:38 UTC	5.0mb	157 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.832°, 159.856°	28.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:38 UTC on March 1, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 157 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 28.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 51.832°N, 159.856°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-01 2026-03-01 19:30:10 UTC	3.5ml	77 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.447°, -116.484°	6.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 1, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 77 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.1 — considered light. The hypocenter lay at 6.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 38.447°N, -116.484°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

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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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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on March 1, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.

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