Earthquakes on March 6, 2026: 257 Worldwide, Largest M6.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 23:54:22 UTC	2.3ml	65 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.581°, -153.022°	94.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 65 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 23:54 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 94.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.581°N, -153.022°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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 23:30:16 UTC	2.5ml	9 km WSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 32.209°, -115.259°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 9 km WSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX with origin time 23:30 UTC on March 6, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 9.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 32.209°, -115.259°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 23:02:04 UTC	2.4ml	60 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.394°, -177.038°	34.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 60 km SSW of Adak, Alaska at 23:02 UTC. At a depth of 34.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.394°, -177.038°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 22:58:41 UTC	2.3ml	14 km W of Kalifornsky, Alaska 60.423°, -151.545°	68.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:58 UTC on March 6, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 14 km W of Kalifornsky, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 68.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.423°, -151.545°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 22:47:31 UTC	2.4ml	95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.504°, -160.147°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:47 UTC on March 6, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 8.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.504°N, -160.147°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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 22:39:19 UTC	4.8mww	51 km NNW of Hirara, Japan 25.214°, 125.068°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 6, 2026 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 51 km NNW of Hirara, Japan. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 25.214°N, 125.068°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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 22:26:18 UTC	4.8mb	159 km SSW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea -3.852°, 150.135°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded 159 km SSW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea on March 6, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -3.852°, 150.135°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 22:12:14 UTC	2.8md	34 km N of Carrizales, Puerto Rico 18.788°, -66.735°	19.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 6, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 34 km N of Carrizales, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 19.2 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 18.788°N, -66.735°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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 22:00:46 UTC	4.3mb	160 km SSW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea -3.875°, 150.148°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 160 km SSW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea came in on March 6, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -3.875°N, 150.148°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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 21:44:46 UTC	5.2mb	67 km SSE of Shihezi, China 43.761°, 86.422°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:44 UTC on March 6, 2026, a magnitude 5.2 tremor occurred 67 km SSE of Shihezi, China. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 43.761°N, 86.422°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 21:21:50 UTC	2.5ml	56 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.710°, -152.819°	97.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 56 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska on March 6, 2026, with origin time 21:21 UTC. The event originated approximately 97.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.710°, -152.819°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 21:08:19 UTC	5.7mww	231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.235°, 176.449°	7.5 km	1	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 6, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. 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. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.4 — considered moderate. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 7.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.235°N, 176.449°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:51:29 UTC	4.9mb	54 km NNW of Waingapu, Indonesia -9.196°, 120.079°	56.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 54 km NNW of Waingapu, Indonesia, logged at 20:51 UTC. At a depth of 56.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -9.196°, 120.079°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:43:21 UTC	2.4ml	23 km WNW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska 62.026°, -147.566°	17.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 23 km WNW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska at 20:43 UTC on March 6, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.8 km depth. Coordinates: 62.026°, -147.566°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:35:42 UTC	4.4mb	54 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan 38.864°, 142.284°	56.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 54 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan on March 6, 2026 at 20:35 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 56.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 38.864°N, 142.284°E. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:34:49 UTC	2.4ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.458°, -139.580°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 6, 2026, with origin time 20:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 60.458°, -139.580°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:31:51 UTC	4.8mww	65 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan 38.793°, 142.380°	47.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 65 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan with origin time 20:31 UTC on March 6, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 47.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 38.793°, 142.380°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:27:19 UTC	2.2ml	11 km W of Forsan, Texas 32.097°, -101.483°	9.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 11 km W of Forsan, Texas at 20:27 UTC on March 6, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.097°N, -101.483°E. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:25:27 UTC	4.3mb	50 km N of Neiafu, Tonga -18.197°, -174.021°	52.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 50 km N of Neiafu, Tonga on March 6, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 52.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -18.197°, -174.021°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:16:41 UTC	4.5mb	South Sandwich Islands region -56.138°, -28.875°	235.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:16 UTC on March 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. The hypocenter lay at 235.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -56.138°, -28.875°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 20:15:09 UTC	4.5mb	185 km SSE of Tual, Indonesia -7.121°, 133.520°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 185 km SSE of Tual, Indonesia at 20:15 UTC on March 6, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -7.121°N, 133.520°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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:51:28 UTC	2.1ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.508°, -140.025°	11.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 6, 2026 at 19:51 UTC. At a depth of 11.8 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 60.508°N, -140.025°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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:48:54 UTC	2.5ml	82 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska 57.394°, -155.788°	80.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 82 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska came in on March 6, 2026 at 19:48 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 80.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 57.394°, -155.788°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:44:41 UTC	4.4mb	100 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.816°, 147.060°	178.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 100 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea, logged at 19:44 UTC. At a depth of 178.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -5.816°, 147.060°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:26:56 UTC	2.0ml	51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada 36.655°, -116.270°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 6, 2026 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 36.655°N, -116.270°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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:25:08 UTC	3.3ml	91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.428°, -169.917°	15.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.3 earthquake 91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 19:25 UTC on March 6, 2026. At a depth of 15.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.428°, -169.917°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:22:48 UTC	4.4mb	127 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam 13.016°, 143.521°	197.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 6, 2026 at 19:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 127 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam. The event originated approximately 197.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 13.016°, 143.521°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:21:47 UTC	2.3ml	49 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.544°, -152.708°	77.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 49 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 19:21 UTC on March 6, 2026. At a depth of 77.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 59.544°, -152.708°. 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.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:10:51 UTC	3.4ml	169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.291°, -171.135°	12.2 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 19:10 UTC on March 6, 2026. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.4, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 12.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.291°, -171.135°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 19:03:49 UTC	4.4mb	60 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.898°, 162.244°	44.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 60 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on March 6, 2026 at 19:03 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 44.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -10.898°N, 162.244°E. 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.

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 6, 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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