Earthquakes on March 8, 2026: 284 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 23:51:31 UTC	2.0ml	25 km NE of Point Possession, Alaska 61.103°, -150.404°	52.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 25 km NE of Point Possession, Alaska on March 8, 2026 at 23:51 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 52.4 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 61.103°N, -150.404°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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 23:25:09 UTC	4.0mb	18 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia -2.963°, 132.136°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 18 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia at 23:25 UTC on March 8, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -2.963°, 132.136°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:56:03 UTC	2.3ml	77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.511°, -169.766°	18.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on March 8, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 52.511°N, -169.766°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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:48:43 UTC	4.2mb	north of Svalbard 83.755°, -1.612°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place north of Svalbard on March 8, 2026 at 22:48 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 83.755°, -1.612°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:41:55 UTC	5.1mww	233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.064°, 176.381°	3.7 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 seismic event took place 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 8, 2026 at 22:41 UTC. A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.4, classified as light shaking. 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. Coordinates: 52.064°, 176.381°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:38:00 UTC	2.1ml	116 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.319°, -141.120°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 116 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.319°N, -141.120°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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:34:08 UTC	2.6ml	77 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.439°, -143.475°	2.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 77 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska at 22:34 UTC on March 8, 2026. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 2.6 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 69.439°, -143.475°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:31:47 UTC	2.7ml	58 km S of King Cove, Alaska 54.548°, -162.145°	76.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 58 km S of King Cove, Alaska with origin time 22:31 UTC on March 8, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 76.5 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 54.548°, -162.145°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:30:57 UTC	2.1ml	76 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.882°, -152.879°	15.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:30 UTC on March 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 76 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 15.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 58.882°, -152.879°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:15:12 UTC	3.0ml	73 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.471°, -143.544°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 73 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska at 22:15 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 69.471°, -143.544°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:04:16 UTC	4.3mb	14 km S of Soritor, Peru -6.273°, -77.106°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 14 km S of Soritor, Peru with origin time 22:04 UTC on March 8, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: -6.273°, -77.106°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:02:48 UTC	2.4ml	52 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.048°, -152.652°	110.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:02 UTC on March 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 52 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 110.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 60.048°, -152.652°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 22:02:15 UTC	4.6mb	16 km S of Jepelacio, Peru -6.267°, -76.964°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 8, 2026 at 22:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 16 km S of Jepelacio, Peru. 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: -6.267°, -76.964°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 21:59:34 UTC	4.4mb	0 km SE of Bulihan, Philippines 13.803°, 121.253°	146.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 0 km SE of Bulihan, Philippines at 21:59 UTC on March 8, 2026. At a depth of 146.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 13.803°N, 121.253°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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 21:45:16 UTC	2.1ml	59 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 62.134°, -152.498°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 59 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska at 21:45 UTC on March 8, 2026. At a depth of just 0.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 62.134°, -152.498°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 21:44:09 UTC	2.2md	11 km SW of Honoka‘a, Hawaii 20.005°, -155.549°	43.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 8, 2026 at 21:44 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 11 km SW of Honoka‘a, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay at 43.7 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 20.005°N, -155.549°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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 21:02:08 UTC	2.8ml	59 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.176°, -153.241°	143.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 59 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska on March 8, 2026, with origin time 21:02 UTC. The event originated approximately 143.0 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 60.176°, -153.241°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 20:48:12 UTC	2.1ml	52 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.300°, -153.394°	168.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 52 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska on March 8, 2026, with origin time 20:48 UTC. The event originated approximately 168.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.300°N, -153.394°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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 20:19:29 UTC	2.6md	5 km SE of San Ramon, CA 37.749°, -121.945°	7.8 km	25	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 5 km SE of San Ramon, CA on March 8, 2026 at 20:19 UTC. 25 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The event originated approximately 7.8 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 37.749°, -121.945°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 20:15:41 UTC	2.1md	1 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.211°, -155.486°	29.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 20:15 UTC on March 8, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.211°N, -155.486°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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:56:48 UTC	2.0ml	38 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska 62.299°, -149.176°	35.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 38 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska, logged at 19:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.6 km depth. Coordinates: 62.299°, -149.176°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:54:02 UTC	4.4mb	153 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.657°, 159.268°	59.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 153 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on March 8, 2026, with origin time 19:54 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 59.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.657°, 159.268°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:50:06 UTC	2.1md	7 km NNE of Redwood Valley, CA 39.318°, -123.169°	4.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 7 km NNE of Redwood Valley, CA on March 8, 2026 at 19:50 UTC. 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. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Coordinates: 39.318°, -123.169°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:48:18 UTC	2.8ml	133 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.393°, -164.180°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 133 km SE of Akutan, Alaska came in on March 8, 2026 at 19:48 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 53.393°N, -164.180°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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:29:37 UTC	2.0ml	97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.413°, -139.478°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 8, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. At a depth of just 1.6 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 60.413°, -139.478°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:20:06 UTC	4.3mb	244 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.062°, 160.273°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 244 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 19:20 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.062°, 160.273°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:17:23 UTC	2.3ml	99 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.107°, -155.934°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 99 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska with origin time 19:17 UTC on March 8, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 9.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 57.107°, -155.934°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:14:40 UTC	2.8ml	134 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.360°, -164.214°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 134 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on March 8, 2026 at 19:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.360°, -164.214°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:08:04 UTC	4.7mb	Mariana Islands region 21.632°, 143.105°	303.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Mariana Islands region came in on March 8, 2026 at 19:08 UTC. At 303.3 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: 21.632°, 143.105°. 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.
2026-03-08 2026-03-08 19:06:26 UTC	4.9mb	158 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.627°, 159.346°	32.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 158 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on March 8, 2026 at 19:06 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.7 km depth. Coordinates: 51.627°, 159.346°. 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.

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 8, 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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