Earthquakes on March 10, 2026: 252 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 23:51:16 UTC	5.3mww	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.931°, -178.412°	10.0 km	-	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 10, 2026 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 5.7 (strong). 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 10, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -32.931°, -178.412°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 23:48:31 UTC	2.0ml	40 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska 61.876°, -152.132°	125.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 10, 2026 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 40 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska. The event originated approximately 125.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 61.876°, -152.132°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 23:30:46 UTC	2.2ml	9 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska 60.731°, -148.545°	24.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 9 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska on March 10, 2026, with origin time 23:30 UTC. The event originated approximately 24.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.731°, -148.545°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 23:26:47 UTC	4.9mb	South Atlantic Ocean -16.723°, -23.448°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near South Atlantic Ocean at 23:26 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -16.723°, -23.448°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 23:26:32 UTC	2.0ml	16 km WSW of Big Lake, Alaska 61.467°, -150.240°	63.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 16 km WSW of Big Lake, Alaska on March 10, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 63.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 61.467°, -150.240°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 23:03:36 UTC	2.8ml	54 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.708°, -104.176°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas at 23:03 UTC on March 10, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.708°N, -104.176°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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 22:47:26 UTC	2.2md	5 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico 17.939°, -67.008°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 5 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico on March 10, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 22 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 17.939°N, -67.008°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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 22:38:36 UTC	4.7mb	128 km NE of Kuji, Japan 40.935°, 142.924°	37.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 128 km NE of Kuji, Japan at 22:38 UTC on March 10, 2026. At a depth of 37.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.935°, 142.924°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 22:28:50 UTC	2.1ml	64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.074°, -150.955°	130.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska at 22:28 UTC. At a depth of 130.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.074°, -150.955°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 22:12:21 UTC	2.1ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.568°, -140.038°	5.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:12 UTC on March 10, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 5.3 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 60.568°N, -140.038°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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 21:45:36 UTC	5.0mb	40 km ENE of Waingapu, Indonesia -9.489°, 120.588°	50.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 40 km ENE of Waingapu, Indonesia on March 10, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 50.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -9.489°N, 120.588°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 21:39:22 UTC	2.1ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.452°, -139.609°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:39 UTC on March 10, 2026. Coming 17 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 just 2.5 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. Coordinates: 60.452°, -139.609°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 21:28:08 UTC	2.0ml	11 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.354°, -120.516°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 11 km S of Princeton, Canada on March 10, 2026 at 21:28 UTC. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 49.354°, -120.516°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 21:14:39 UTC	3.1md	57 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico 18.985°, -66.276°	20.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 57 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico came in on March 10, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.985°, -66.276°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 21:12:52 UTC	2.4ml	3 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.196°, -155.507°	30.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 3 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 21:12 UTC on March 10, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 30.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 19.196°, -155.507°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 21:10:57 UTC	3.3ml	90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.343°, -169.776°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on March 10, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.343°, -169.776°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 21:05:07 UTC	2.8ml	8 km SE of Mākena, Hawaii 20.601°, -156.391°	1.5 km	9	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:05 UTC on March 10, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 8 km SE of Mākena, Hawaii. 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. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 20.601°, -156.391°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 21:04:40 UTC	2.9ml	90 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.535°, -170.017°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 90 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska on March 10, 2026 at 21:04 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 3.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 52.535°, -170.017°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 20:55:03 UTC	4.4mb	22 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea -5.418°, 145.836°	89.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 22 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea came in on March 10, 2026 at 20:55 UTC. At a depth of 89.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -5.418°, 145.836°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 20:54:53 UTC	2.9ml	94 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.546°, -170.103°	12.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 94 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 20:54 UTC on March 10, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 12.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.546°N, -170.103°E. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 20:49:04 UTC	4.1mb	south of the Fiji Islands -22.483°, -179.649°	599.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands with origin time 20:49 UTC on March 10, 2026. At 599.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -22.483°, -179.649°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 20:42:32 UTC	3.2ml	36 km W of Cohoe, Alaska 60.414°, -151.959°	97.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 36 km W of Cohoe, Alaska at 20:42 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 97.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 60.414°N, -151.959°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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 20:40:35 UTC	2.2ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.511°, -139.942°	2.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on March 10, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.511°, -139.942°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 20:05:23 UTC	2.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.548°, -140.030°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 20:05 UTC on March 10, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. At a depth of just 3.1 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 60.548°N, -140.030°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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 19:30:11 UTC	3.6mb	95 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.548°, -170.118°	9.3 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 95 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on March 10, 2026 at 19:30 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.2 — considered weak. At a depth of 9.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.548°N, -170.118°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 19:04:38 UTC	3.8mb	94 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.509°, -170.060°	7.7 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.8 event was detected 94 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska on March 10, 2026, with origin time 19:04 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.6 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 7.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 52.509°, -170.060°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 19:01:45 UTC	4.6mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.332°, -27.012°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 10, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region, logged at 19:01 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -55.332°, -27.012°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 18:53:49 UTC	2.0ml	105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.485°, -139.954°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 18:53 UTC. Coming 12 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 11.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.485°, -139.954°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 18:37:07 UTC	2.1ml	18 km N of Amboy, Washington 46.078°, -122.484°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km N of Amboy, Washington with origin time 18:37 UTC on March 10, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 46.078°, -122.484°. 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.
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 18:28:16 UTC	2.0ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.518°, -140.059°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:28 UTC on March 10, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 11.4 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 60.518°, -140.059°. 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.

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 10, 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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