Earthquakes on March 11, 2026
277
EARTHQUAKES on March 11, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.5 — south of the Kermadec Islands
11 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
8
M4.0–4.9
47
M3.0–3.9
12
M2.0–2.9
67
M1.0–1.9
143
Activity Summary
277
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
8
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.5
south of the Kermadec Islands
07:40 UTC · 11.0 km deep
5.3
southeast Indian Ridge
22:40 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
south of the Kermadec Islands
06:26 UTC · 33.9 km deep
5.1
south of the Kermadec Islands
21:29 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
60 km N of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
07:55 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
south of the Kermadec Islands
22:26 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
92 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
15:10 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
105 km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia
02:12 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — March 11, 2026

All Earthquakes — March 11, 2026
Showing 30 of 134 (filtered from 277)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 23:49:59 UTC | 4.3mb | south of the Kermadec Islands -33.265°, -178.893° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands, logged at 23:49 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -33.265°, -178.893°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 23:29:04 UTC | 2.3ml | 74 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.361°, -165.813° | 31.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 74 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska on March 11, 2026, with origin time 23:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 31.0 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 53.361°, -165.813°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 23:21:12 UTC | 4.5mb | 171 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.239°, 161.177° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 171 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, logged at 23:21 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 53.239°N, 161.177°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 22:40:44 UTC | 5.3mww | southeast Indian Ridge -49.809°, 110.143° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near southeast Indian Ridge on March 11, 2026 at 22:40 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -49.809°N, 110.143°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 22:40:28 UTC | 4.5mb | Fiji region -21.936°, -179.588° | 593.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 11, 2026 at 22:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck in the Fiji region. At 593.8 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -21.936°, -179.588°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 22:26:29 UTC | 5.0mb | south of the Kermadec Islands -33.295°, -178.404° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands at 22:26 UTC on March 11, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -33.295°, -178.404°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 22:20:21 UTC | 2.3ml | 4 km NE of Heber, CA 32.753°, -115.498° | 13.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km NE of Heber, CA at 22:20 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.753°N, -115.498°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 22:12:04 UTC | 2.9ml | 93 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.508°, -160.243° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 93 km S of Sand Point, Alaska, logged at 22:12 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. The epicenter is at 54.508°, -160.243°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 22:07:23 UTC | 2.5ml | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.671°, -104.371° | 6.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on March 11, 2026, with origin time 22:07 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.671°, -104.371°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 22:05:48 UTC | 2.4ml | 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.289°, -150.445° | 1.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska on March 11, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. At a depth of just 1.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 63.289°N, -150.445°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 22:02:20 UTC | 2.4ml | 31 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.071°, -152.248° | 87.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 31 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska with origin time 22:02 UTC on March 11, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 87.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 60.071°, -152.248°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 21:59:49 UTC | 2.2ml | 54 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.487°, -153.334° | 115.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:59 UTC on March 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 54 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 115.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.487°, -153.334°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 21:57:18 UTC | 2.1ml | 42 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska 61.622°, -151.584° | 81.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 42 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska on March 11, 2026, with origin time 21:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 81.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 61.622°, -151.584°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 21:55:04 UTC | 4.3mb | Banda Sea -6.949°, 129.507° | 176.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 11, 2026 at 21:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Banda Sea. The hypocenter lay at 176.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -6.949°N, 129.507°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 21:38:22 UTC | 2.0ml | 47 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska 60.500°, -152.150° | 98.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 47 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska on March 11, 2026, with origin time 21:38 UTC. The event originated approximately 98.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 60.500°, -152.150°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 21:29:15 UTC | 5.1mb | south of the Kermadec Islands -33.219°, -178.373° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands at 21:29 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 -33.219°, -178.373°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 21:14:39 UTC | 2.5ml | 65 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska 59.978°, -146.068° | 22.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 65 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska came in on March 11, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.5 km depth. The epicenter is at 59.978°, -146.068°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:58:46 UTC | 2.4ml | 131 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.153°, -160.417° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 131 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at 20:58 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 54.153°, -160.417°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:43:58 UTC | 2.8ml | 16 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado 37.010°, -105.000° | 5.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 16 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado at 20:43 UTC on March 11, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 37.010°, -105.000°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:42:29 UTC | 3.6md | 30 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 18.108°, -68.549° | 114.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 30 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic came in on March 11, 2026 at 20:42 UTC. At a depth of 114.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 18.108°, -68.549°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:41:48 UTC | 4.4mb | 228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.297°, 176.440° | 19.1 km | - | II | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 11, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.5 — considered weak. The hypocenter lay at 19.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.297°N, 176.440°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:37:05 UTC | 3.6ml | 268 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.825°, 176.759° | 10.0 km | - | II | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.6 seismic event took place 268 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 11, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.1 — considered weak. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.825°N, 176.759°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:16:53 UTC | 3.6ml | 20 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.662°, -105.268° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 20 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming, logged at 20:16 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 43.662°, -105.268°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:15:03 UTC | 2.1ml | 51 km E of Big Pine, California 37.246°, -117.718° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:15 UTC on March 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 51 km E of Big Pine, California. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 37.246°N, -117.718°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:05:33 UTC | 4.4mb | Volcano Islands, Japan region 24.582°, 141.486° | 177.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region, logged at 20:05 UTC. At a depth of 177.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 24.582°, 141.486°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:04:19 UTC | 3.7ml | 0 km NW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska 61.630°, -149.609° | 27.2 km | 221 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.7 event was detected 0 km NW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska on March 11, 2026, with origin time 20:04 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 221 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.5, classified as light shaking. The hypocenter lay at 27.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.630°, -149.609°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 20:01:47 UTC | 3.0ml | 20 km E of Wright, Wyoming 43.734°, -105.236° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 20 km E of Wright, Wyoming on March 11, 2026, with origin time 20:01 UTC. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 43.734°, -105.236°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 19:57:29 UTC | 2.0ml | 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.471°, -139.652° | 2.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on March 11, 2026 at 19:57 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.471°N, -139.652°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 19:51:14 UTC | 2.1ml | 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.490°, -139.584° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on March 11, 2026 at 19:51 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.490°, -139.584°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 19:33:38 UTC | 4.4mb | south of the Kermadec Islands -34.057°, -179.924° | 114.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 11, 2026 at 19:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands. The event originated approximately 114.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -34.057°, -179.924°. 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
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 11, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.