Earthquakes on March 3, 2026: 271 Worldwide, Largest M6.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 23:41:55 UTC	2.1ml	32 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.597°, -152.286°	82.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:41 UTC on March 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 32 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 82.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 59.597°, -152.286°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 22:53:17 UTC	2.7ml	61 km NE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.825°, -156.551°	138.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 61 km NE of Ugashik, Alaska at 22:53 UTC. At a depth of 138.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 57.825°, -156.551°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 22:46:20 UTC	2.3ml	3 km WSW of Wallace, Idaho 47.461°, -115.972°	-2.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 3 km WSW of Wallace, Idaho on March 3, 2026 at 22:46 UTC. At just -2.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: 47.461°, -115.972°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 22:46:01 UTC	2.0ml	59 km S of Kingston, Nevada 38.674°, -117.156°	16.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 59 km S of Kingston, Nevada on March 3, 2026, with origin time 22:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 16.0 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 38.674°, -117.156°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 22:09:42 UTC	2.3ml	23 km ENE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.513°, -155.654°	45.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 23 km ENE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii came in on March 3, 2026 at 22:09 UTC. At a depth of 45.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.513°, -155.654°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 21:48:21 UTC	2.0ml	42 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.510°, -153.583°	122.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 42 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on March 3, 2026 at 21:48 UTC. The event originated approximately 122.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.510°, -153.583°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 21:46:53 UTC	4.1mb	226 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.169°, 176.338°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 226 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 21:46 UTC on March 3, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.3 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.5 — considered weak. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.169°N, 176.338°E. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 21:30:26 UTC	4.2mwr	102 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile -32.121°, -72.245°	13.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 102 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile with origin time 21:30 UTC on March 3, 2026. The event originated approximately 13.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -32.121°N, -72.245°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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 20:43:43 UTC	4.6mb	133 km W of Fakfak, Indonesia -3.153°, 131.120°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 3, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 133 km W of Fakfak, Indonesia. 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 -3.153°N, 131.120°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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 20:23:47 UTC	2.5ml	80 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.397°, -169.648°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 3, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 80 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 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 52.397°, -169.648°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 19:30:48 UTC	2.4ml	51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada 36.658°, -116.271°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada at 19:30 UTC on March 3, 2026. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 6.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 36.658°, -116.271°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 19:24:17 UTC	4.4mb	39 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines 7.933°, 126.809°	83.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:24 UTC on March 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 39 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines. The event originated approximately 83.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 7.933°, 126.809°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 19:16:23 UTC	2.4ml	23 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.023°, -155.353°	32.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 23 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on March 3, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.023°N, -155.353°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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 19:02:48 UTC	4.5mb	230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.031°, 176.295°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 3, 2026 at 19:02 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.6, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 52.031°, 176.295°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 19:01:41 UTC	2.0ml	75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.452°, -116.518°	9.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada came in on March 3, 2026 at 19:01 UTC. At a depth of 9.1 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 38.452°N, -116.518°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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 18:40:32 UTC	3.7mb	216 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.413°, 176.309°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.7 event was detected 216 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 3, 2026, with origin time 18:40 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 5.3 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 epicenter is at 52.413°, 176.309°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 18:24:09 UTC	3.1md	75 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 18.924°, -67.651°	11.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 75 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico, logged at 18:24 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.924°, -67.651°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 18:16:00 UTC	2.0ml	51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada 36.660°, -116.271°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada at 18:16 UTC on March 3, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.4 km depth. Coordinates: 36.660°, -116.271°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 18:07:54 UTC	2.1ml	8 km WNW of Kernville, CA 35.771°, -118.517°	6.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 8 km WNW of Kernville, CA with origin time 18:07 UTC on March 3, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 6.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 35.771°, -118.517°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 18:01:37 UTC	5.1mb	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -16.552°, -14.289°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 18:01 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -16.552°, -14.289°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 17:59:35 UTC	4.8mb	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -16.470°, -14.136°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on March 3, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -16.470°, -14.136°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 17:38:01 UTC	4.3mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.480°, 179.999°	547.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on March 3, 2026 at 17:38 UTC. At 547.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -23.480°, 179.999°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 17:37:51 UTC	2.0ml	37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington 46.201°, -122.189°	2.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington, logged at 17:37 UTC. At a depth of just 2.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 46.201°, -122.189°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 17:36:25 UTC	2.1ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.556°, -139.996°	12.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 17:36 UTC on March 3, 2026. At a depth of 12.0 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 60.556°N, -139.996°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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 17:35:38 UTC	2.3ml	51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada 36.654°, -116.272°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 3, 2026 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 36.654°N, -116.272°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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 17:23:04 UTC	3.8mw	52 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada 36.653°, -116.269°	7.0 km	13	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.8 earthquake 52 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada at 17:23 UTC on March 3, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 9 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. The event generated 13 citizen felt reports to the USGS. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.7, classified as light shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. Coordinates: 36.653°, -116.269°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 16:11:36 UTC	2.1md	2 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.197°, -155.503°	36.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 2 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii, logged at 16:11 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 36.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.197°, -155.503°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 16:00:37 UTC	2.3ml	5 km SSW of Big Lake, Alaska 61.477°, -150.008°	29.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 5 km SSW of Big Lake, Alaska on March 3, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.7 km depth. Coordinates: 61.477°, -150.008°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 15:53:28 UTC	2.1ml	31 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.532°, -104.007°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas on March 3, 2026, with origin time 15:53 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 6.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.532°, -104.007°. 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.
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 15:38:10 UTC	3.0ml	154 km NW of Cold Bay, Alaska 56.170°, -164.461°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 154 km NW of Cold Bay, Alaska with origin time 15:38 UTC on March 3, 2026. The event originated approximately 9.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 56.170°, -164.461°. 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.

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 3, 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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