Earthquakes on March 5, 2026: 284 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 23:56:57 UTC	2.4md	14 km WNW of Huron, CA 36.236°, -120.254°	12.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:56 UTC on March 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 14 km WNW of Huron, CA. The event originated approximately 12.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 36.236°, -120.254°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 23:55:30 UTC	2.9mb_lg	3 km SW of Madison, Ohio 41.744°, -81.079°	4.9 km	304	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio on March 5, 2026 at 23:55 UTC. The USGS received 304 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. At a depth of just 4.9 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 41.744°, -81.079°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 23:53:57 UTC	2.2md	8 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.913°, -66.840°	13.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 8 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico at 23:53 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.913°, -66.840°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 23:25:11 UTC	4.6mb	5 km SW of Carmen, Philippines 9.185°, 125.987°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 5 km SW of Carmen, Philippines at 23:25 UTC. 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 9.185°N, 125.987°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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 23:21:28 UTC	2.3ml	22 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.029°, -155.365°	36.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 22 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on March 5, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. At a depth of 36.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.029°, -155.365°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 23:18:14 UTC	2.0ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.403°, -139.458°	4.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:18 UTC on March 5, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 4.9 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 60.403°, -139.458°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 22:53:47 UTC	4.7mb	24 km NNE of Hirara, Japan 25.001°, 125.416°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 24 km NNE of Hirara, Japan on March 5, 2026 at 22:53 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 25.001°, 125.416°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 22:41:47 UTC	2.1md	18 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.067°, -155.375°	37.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 18 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii on March 5, 2026 at 22:41 UTC. Coming 15 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 37.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.067°, -155.375°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 22:36:48 UTC	2.2ml	13 km W of Stanton, Texas 32.108°, -101.933°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:36 UTC on March 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 13 km W of Stanton, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 7.9 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 32.108°, -101.933°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 21:56:31 UTC	4.8mb	Fiji region -21.939°, -179.567°	607.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the Fiji region came in on March 5, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. At 607.8 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -21.939°N, -179.567°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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 21:48:27 UTC	4.7mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.863°, -178.439°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands with origin time 21:48 UTC on March 5, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -32.863°, -178.439°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 21:29:57 UTC	2.7ml	29 km ENE of Bridgeport, California 38.346°, -118.919°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:29 UTC on March 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 29 km ENE of Bridgeport, California. The event originated approximately 9.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.346°, -118.919°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 21:23:35 UTC	2.6ml	73 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.654°, -156.199°	110.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 73 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska on March 5, 2026, with origin time 21:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 110.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 57.654°, -156.199°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 21:20:54 UTC	4.4mb	96 km S of Alo, Wallis and Futuna -15.170°, -178.246°	394.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 96 km S of Alo, Wallis and Futuna came in on March 5, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. At 394.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -15.170°, -178.246°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 21:19:29 UTC	2.1ml	32 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.285°, -151.392°	0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 32 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska at 21:19 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 0.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 63.285°, -151.392°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 21:07:47 UTC	3.0ml	27 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska 64.851°, -149.201°	6.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 27 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska at 21:07 UTC on March 5, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 6.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 64.851°, -149.201°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 20:51:58 UTC	2.8ml	80 km N of Rachel, Nevada 38.368°, -115.815°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 80 km N of Rachel, Nevada at 20:51 UTC. At a depth of 7.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.368°, -115.815°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 20:43:46 UTC	2.5ml	111 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.931°, -164.064°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 111 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska with origin time 20:43 UTC on March 5, 2026. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.931°, -164.064°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 19:45:18 UTC	3.2ml	156 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.191°, -170.821°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 5, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 156 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.191°N, -170.821°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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 19:41:46 UTC	2.0ml	29 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.683°, -166.230°	80.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 29 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska on March 5, 2026, with origin time 19:41 UTC. The event originated approximately 80.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 53.683°N, -166.230°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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 19:33:47 UTC	2.1ml	104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.487°, -139.595°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:33 UTC on March 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.4 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 60.487°N, -139.595°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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 19:32:12 UTC	3.1ml	94 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.350°, -169.861°	10.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 94 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on March 5, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. At a depth of 10.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.350°, -169.861°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 19:25:07 UTC	5.5mww	92 km S of Nikolski, Alaska 52.106°, -168.956°	17.0 km	1	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 5, 2026 at 19:25 UTC, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 92 km S of Nikolski, Alaska. A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on March 5, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.5 (light). A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 17.0 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 52.106°, -168.956°. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 18:09:56 UTC	4.4mb	34 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.654°, 71.882°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 34 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on March 5, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. 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 epicenter is at 37.654°, 71.882°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 18:08:01 UTC	2.4ml	202 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska 58.603°, -142.751°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 202 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 18:08 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 58.603°, -142.751°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 18:01:49 UTC	2.0md	6 km SE of Napa, CA 38.261°, -122.241°	-0.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 6 km SE of Napa, CA with origin time 18:01 UTC on March 5, 2026. At a depth of just -0.2 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 38.261°, -122.241°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 17:37:42 UTC	2.2ml	52 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.880°, -152.741°	100.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 52 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska at 17:37 UTC on March 5, 2026. At a depth of 100.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.880°N, -152.741°E. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 17:14:39 UTC	2.8ml	30 km NW of Whites City, New Mexico 32.394°, -104.574°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 30 km NW of Whites City, New Mexico on March 5, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.394°, -104.574°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 17:08:58 UTC	2.2ml	30 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.286°, -151.492°	2.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 30 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska on March 5, 2026, with origin time 17:08 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 63.286°, -151.492°. 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.
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 17:06:26 UTC	2.6ml	24 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico 32.400°, -104.490°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 24 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico came in on March 5, 2026 at 17:06 UTC. At a depth of 6.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.400°, -104.490°. 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.

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 5, 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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