Earthquakes on March 2, 2026: 268 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 23:55:53 UTC	4.1mwr	96 km W of Vallenar, Chile -28.564°, -71.750°	20.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 96 km W of Vallenar, Chile at 23:55 UTC. At a depth of 20.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -28.564°, -71.750°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 23:52:07 UTC	4.3mb	26 km ENE of Nangan, Philippines 6.572°, 126.345°	93.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 26 km ENE of Nangan, Philippines with origin time 23:52 UTC on March 2, 2026. The event originated approximately 93.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 6.572°N, 126.345°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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 23:46:49 UTC	5.3mww	227 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.315°, 176.422°	10.0 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 227 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska with origin time 23:46 UTC on March 2, 2026. A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 4.3, classified as moderate shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.315°, 176.422°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 23:02:42 UTC	4.2mb	47 km E of Katanning, Australia -33.725°, 118.066°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 47 km E of Katanning, Australia at 23:02 UTC on March 2, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -33.725°N, 118.066°E. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 22:15:39 UTC	3.0ml	57 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.168°, -152.854°	71.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 57 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 22:15 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 71.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 59.168°, -152.854°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 22:11:41 UTC	2.6ml	2 km NNE of Mountain View, Hawaii 19.577°, -155.101°	1.1 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 2 km NNE of Mountain View, Hawaii. At a depth of just 1.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Geolocation places the event at 19.577°N, -155.101°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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 22:11:36 UTC	2.0ml	8 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.380°, -120.509°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:11 UTC on March 2, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 8 km S of Princeton, Canada. At a depth of just -0.4 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. Coordinates: 49.380°, -120.509°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 22:03:00 UTC	2.1ml	118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.605°, -139.920°	12.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on March 2, 2026 at 22:03 UTC. At a depth of 12.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.605°N, -139.920°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 22:00:20 UTC	4.0mb	232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.252°, 176.465°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 2, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.252°, 176.465°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 21:52:32 UTC	3.2ml	91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.328°, -169.775°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on March 2, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. At a depth of 9.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 52.328°N, -169.775°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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 20:59:56 UTC	4.0mb	228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.009°, 176.248°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska with origin time 20:59 UTC on March 2, 2026. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.1 (weak). The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.009°, 176.248°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 20:57:43 UTC	4.5mb	71 km NNW of Hirara, Japan 25.340°, 124.911°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 71 km NNW of Hirara, Japan on March 2, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 5.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 25.340°, 124.911°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 20:32:18 UTC	2.4ml	127 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.276°, -159.750°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 127 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska, logged at 20:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 54.276°N, -159.750°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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 20:14:42 UTC	2.0md	14 km NNW of Susanville, CA 40.541°, -120.696°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 14 km NNW of Susanville, CA at 20:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 40.541°N, -120.696°E. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:49:10 UTC	2.8ml	92 km S of King Cove, Alaska 54.233°, -162.425°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 92 km S of King Cove, Alaska came in on March 2, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 54.233°N, -162.425°E. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:32:22 UTC	2.3ml	119 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.932°, -141.711°	1.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 119 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska came in on March 2, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. At a depth of just 1.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 59.932°, -141.711°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:31:03 UTC	2.3ml	157 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.148°, -140.052°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 157 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on March 2, 2026 at 19:31 UTC. At a depth of just 1.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 61.148°N, -140.052°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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:23:10 UTC	4.9mb	Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -30.673°, -178.725°	141.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on March 2, 2026, with origin time 19:23 UTC. The event originated approximately 141.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -30.673°, -178.725°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:21:14 UTC	2.1md	3 km ESE of Aromas, CA 36.876°, -121.618°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 3 km ESE of Aromas, CA. The hypocenter lay at 6.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 36.876°N, -121.618°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:13:55 UTC	3.9mb	242 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.957°, 176.436°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026 at 19:13 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 242 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.957°, 176.436°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:12:13 UTC	3.8ml	209 km S of False Pass, Alaska 52.990°, -162.963°	36.2 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.8 earthquake 209 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 19:12 UTC on March 2, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.0 — considered weak. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 36.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 52.990°N, -162.963°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:12:11 UTC	4.0mb	201 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.071°, -162.888°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 201 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 19:12 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.0 — considered weak. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.071°N, -162.888°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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 19:02:30 UTC	2.4ml	13 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 32.102°, -101.927°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 13 km WSW of Stanton, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 7.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 32.102°, -101.927°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 18:48:49 UTC	2.1ml	58 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska 62.936°, -149.510°	76.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 58 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska on March 2, 2026 at 18:48 UTC. The event originated approximately 76.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 62.936°, -149.510°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 18:37:03 UTC	2.2ml	77 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.455°, -116.498°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026 at 18:37 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 77 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 6.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.455°, -116.498°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 18:21:31 UTC	2.4ml	26 km NW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.912°, -152.214°	76.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 26 km NW of Anchor Point, Alaska on March 2, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. At a depth of 76.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 59.912°, -152.214°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 18:05:58 UTC	4.6mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 22.991°, 143.930°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region at 18:05 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 22.991°N, 143.930°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 17:41:21 UTC	2.4md	7 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.149°, -155.431°	34.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:41 UTC on March 2, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 7 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 34.8 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 19.149°, -155.431°. 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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 17:40:14 UTC	5.0mww	131 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.541°, 127.671°	139.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:40 UTC on March 2, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 131 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 139.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -7.541°N, 127.671°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.
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 17:28:23 UTC	2.4ml	26 km NNE of Susitna North, Alaska 62.367°, -149.590°	57.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 26 km NNE of Susitna North, Alaska with origin time 17:28 UTC on March 2, 2026. The event originated approximately 57.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 62.367°N, -149.590°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.

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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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on March 2, 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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