Earthquakes on March 9, 2026: 261 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 23:58:33 UTC	2.2md	1 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.987°, -66.835°	17.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 1 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico at 23:58 UTC on March 9, 2026. At a depth of 17.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.987°N, -66.835°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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 23:53:10 UTC	4.7mb	109 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji -16.127°, 178.391°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 109 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -16.127°N, 178.391°E. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 23:36:49 UTC	2.6ml	66 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 60.011°, -152.919°	112.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 66 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska on March 9, 2026, with origin time 23:36 UTC. The event originated approximately 112.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 60.011°, -152.919°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 23:33:49 UTC	2.0ml	8 km E of Kasilof, Alaska 60.333°, -151.125°	72.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km E of Kasilof, Alaska at 23:33 UTC on March 9, 2026. At a depth of 72.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.333°, -151.125°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 23:33:32 UTC	4.7mb	south of the Fiji Islands -26.275°, 179.273°	518.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded south of the Fiji Islands on March 9, 2026 at 23:33 UTC. At 518.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -26.275°, 179.273°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 23:29:12 UTC	2.1md	2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.979°, -66.836°	17.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico at 23:29 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 17.979°N, -66.836°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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 23:03:54 UTC	6.0mww	16 km SSE of Sant'Angelo, Italy 40.570°, 13.984°	375.0 km	13	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026 at 23:03 UTC, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 16 km SSE of Sant'Angelo, Italy. 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 9, 2026. At 375.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. 13 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.0 (light). The epicenter is at 40.570°, 13.984°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 23:01:37 UTC	2.0ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.657°, -104.357°	6.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on March 9, 2026, with origin time 23:01 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.2 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 31.657°N, -104.357°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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 22:38:36 UTC	4.3mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.415°, 179.874°	536.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place south of the Fiji Islands on March 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC. At 536.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -23.415°N, 179.874°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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 22:31:44 UTC	4.4mb	263 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.166°, -177.592°	529.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 263 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at 22:31 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At 529.3 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -20.166°, -177.592°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 22:11:22 UTC	4.6mb	5 km SE of Argelia, Colombia 4.684°, -76.084°	114.5 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 5 km SE of Argelia, Colombia on March 9, 2026, with origin time 22:11 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 114.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 4.684°N, -76.084°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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 22:04:33 UTC	2.6ml	47 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 61.343°, -151.854°	99.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 47 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska came in on March 9, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 99.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.343°N, -151.854°E. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 22:03:46 UTC	4.7mb	259 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.166°, -177.551°	552.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 259 km WNW of Houma, Tonga with origin time 22:03 UTC on March 9, 2026. At 552.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -20.166°, -177.551°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 21:59:32 UTC	2.6ml	126 km SE of Chignik, Alaska 55.537°, -156.889°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 126 km SE of Chignik, Alaska on March 9, 2026 at 21:59 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: 55.537°, -156.889°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 21:38:29 UTC	2.2ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.667°, -104.288°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on March 9, 2026, with origin time 21:38 UTC. The event originated approximately 7.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.667°, -104.288°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 21:06:03 UTC	4.7mb	186 km E of Noda, Japan 40.380°, 143.982°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 186 km E of Noda, Japan at 21:06 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 40.380°N, 143.982°E. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 20:20:26 UTC	4.1mb	10 km ENE of Buldan, Turkey 38.082°, 28.939°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 10 km ENE of Buldan, Turkey. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.0 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 38.082°N, 28.939°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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 20:05:59 UTC	4.4mb	58 km SE of Taira, Japan 26.236°, 128.544°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:05 UTC on March 9, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 58 km SE of Taira, Japan. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 26.236°, 128.544°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 20:04:21 UTC	2.1ml	37 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 61.405°, -151.530°	81.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 37 km NW of Beluga, Alaska at 20:04 UTC on March 9, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 81.2 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 61.405°, -151.530°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 19:48:08 UTC	2.1ml	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 32.437°, -102.118°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas on March 9, 2026, with origin time 19:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 32.437°, -102.118°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 19:38:59 UTC	2.0ml	45 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 61.403°, -151.740°	88.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 45 km NW of Beluga, Alaska came in on March 9, 2026 at 19:38 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 88.7 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 61.403°, -151.740°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 19:25:51 UTC	2.5ml	8 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.157°, -155.543°	-0.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 8 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii on March 9, 2026 at 19:25 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 -0.3 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 19.157°, -155.543°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 19:07:51 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.880°, 179.759°	487.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on March 9, 2026 at 19:07 UTC. At 487.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -24.880°, 179.759°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 18:49:46 UTC	2.3ml	79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.668°, -175.532°	43.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska at 18:49 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 43.8 km depth. Coordinates: 51.668°, -175.532°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 18:44:21 UTC	2.5ml	80 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.460°, -161.630°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026 at 18:44 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 80 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.460°N, -161.630°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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 18:42:40 UTC	3.3ml	236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.863°, 176.257°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 18:42 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. At a depth of 14.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.863°N, 176.257°E. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 18:21:02 UTC	2.8ml	235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.995°, 176.360°	9.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 18:21 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.995°, 176.360°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 18:00:04 UTC	2.2ml	15 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.942°, -146.909°	18.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 15 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska came in on March 9, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.942°, -146.909°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 17:50:54 UTC	2.0ml	106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.499°, -139.655°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 9, 2026 at 17:50 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 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 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 60.499°, -139.655°. 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.
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 17:10:28 UTC	2.1ml	6 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.401°, -120.497°	9.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:10 UTC on March 9, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 6 km S of Princeton, Canada. The event originated approximately 9.2 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 49.401°N, -120.497°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.

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

Click any row to see additional technical details.

About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on March 9, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.

Today's earthquakes Browse archive

March 8, 2026 March 10, 2026