Earthquakes on March 7, 2026: 266 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 23:48:08 UTC	2.3ml	33 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.536°, -104.026°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 33 km NW of Toyah, Texas on March 7, 2026, with origin time 23:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 8.1 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 31.536°, -104.026°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 23:47:09 UTC	4.6mb	South Georgia Island region -55.324°, -35.718°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded in the South Georgia Island region on March 7, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -55.324°, -35.718°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 23:43:45 UTC	2.1ml	22 km E of Sterling, Alaska 60.563°, -150.357°	41.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 22 km E of Sterling, Alaska, logged at 23:43 UTC. At a depth of 41.0 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 60.563°N, -150.357°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 23:27:12 UTC	3.0ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.968°, 177.977°	156.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska came in on March 7, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. At a depth of 156.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 51.968°, 177.977°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 23:27:12 UTC	2.3ml	98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.421°, -139.505°	3.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on March 7, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. At a depth of just 3.7 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.421°N, -139.505°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 23:26:20 UTC	4.2mb	247 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.618°, -178.394°	597.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 247 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on March 7, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. At 597.8 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -17.618°N, -178.394°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:59:01 UTC	2.7ml	116 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.359°, -159.845°	32.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 116 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska came in on March 7, 2026 at 22:59 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 54.359°N, -159.845°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:58:10 UTC	2.7ml	11 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska 60.162°, -151.242°	48.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 11 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska on March 7, 2026 at 22:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 48.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.162°, -151.242°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:55:26 UTC	4.5mwr	78 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile -28.800°, -71.522°	35.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 78 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile at 22:55 UTC on March 7, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.3 km depth. The epicenter is at -28.800°, -71.522°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:37:28 UTC	2.0ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.669°, -104.368°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on March 7, 2026 at 22:37 UTC. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.669°, -104.368°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:28:15 UTC	2.5md	4 km S of Anderson Springs, CA 38.739°, -122.694°	0.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 4 km S of Anderson Springs, CA came in on March 7, 2026 at 22:28 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.739°, -122.694°. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:27:40 UTC	2.5md	3 km S of Anderson Springs, CA 38.748°, -122.695°	1.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 3 km S of Anderson Springs, CA on March 7, 2026 at 22:27 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 1.5 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.748°N, -122.695°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:25:36 UTC	2.1ml	60 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.569°, -152.907°	99.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 7, 2026 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 60 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska. The event originated approximately 99.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.569°, -152.907°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:24:40 UTC	2.1ml	65 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.178°, -150.159°	92.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 65 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska on March 7, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 92.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 63.178°, -150.159°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:05:04 UTC	2.8ml	88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.420°, -169.853°	10.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:05 UTC on March 7, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.9 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.6 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 52.420°N, -169.853°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 22:04:09 UTC	2.5ml	59 km W of Skwentna, Alaska 62.072°, -152.514°	1.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 59 km W of Skwentna, Alaska on March 7, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. At a depth of just 1.0 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 62.072°, -152.514°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 21:59:41 UTC	4.3mb	52 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia -3.578°, 122.259°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 52 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia at 21:59 UTC on March 7, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -3.578°N, 122.259°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 21:57:04 UTC	2.4md	1 km ENE of Larkfield-Wikiup, CA 38.517°, -122.740°	6.1 km	62	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 7, 2026 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 1 km ENE of Larkfield-Wikiup, CA. 62 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The event originated approximately 6.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.517°, -122.740°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 21:54:27 UTC	2.1ml	11 km WNW of Point Possession, Alaska 60.948°, -150.895°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km WNW of Point Possession, Alaska with origin time 21:54 UTC on March 7, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 8.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 60.948°N, -150.895°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 21:41:25 UTC	2.8ml	52 km ENE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.434°, -159.685°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 52 km ENE of Sand Point, Alaska at 21:41 UTC on March 7, 2026. At a depth of 5.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 55.434°, -159.685°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 21:38:33 UTC	3.1md	92 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico 19.304°, -66.596°	25.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 92 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico at 21:38 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 25.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.304°, -66.596°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 20:34:36 UTC	4.2mb	208 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 50.980°, 159.377°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 208 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia with origin time 20:34 UTC on March 7, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 50.980°, 159.377°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 20:30:39 UTC	2.1ml	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.672°, -104.371°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 20:30 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.672°, -104.371°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 20:29:22 UTC	4.7mb	243 km E of Pond Inlet, Canada 73.126°, -70.668°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 243 km E of Pond Inlet, Canada on March 7, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 73.126°, -70.668°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 20:24:36 UTC	2.1ml	59 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.761°, -152.898°	104.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:24 UTC on March 7, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 59 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 104.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 59.761°, -152.898°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 19:58:58 UTC	3.4md	74 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico 19.134°, -66.598°	44.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 74 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, logged at 19:58 UTC. At a depth of 44.0 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 19.134°N, -66.598°E. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 19:54:42 UTC	4.2mb	144 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.678°, 126.431°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 144 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia at 19:54 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. The epicenter is at 1.678°, 126.431°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 19:22:47 UTC	2.1ml	13 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.182°, -155.353°	28.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii, logged at 19:22 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 28.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.182°, -155.353°. 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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 19:03:58 UTC	4.5mb	12 km NW of Kaba, China 34.047°, 103.380°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 12 km NW of Kaba, China on March 7, 2026, with origin time 19:03 UTC. 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 34.047°N, 103.380°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.
2026-03-07 2026-03-07 19:00:01 UTC	2.4ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.664°, -104.367°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on March 7, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.9 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.664°N, -104.367°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 7, 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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