Earthquakes on March 11, 2026: 275 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

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 →
At 23:29 UTC on March 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 74 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska. The event originated approximately 31.0 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 53.361°N, -165.813°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 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 →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 4 km NE of Heber, CA on March 11, 2026 at 22:20 UTC. At a depth of 13.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.753°, -115.498°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 93 km S of Sand Point, Alaska came in on March 11, 2026 at 22:12 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 54.508°N, -160.243°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.
2026-03-11 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 →
At 22:07 UTC on March 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 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 31.671°, -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 →
March 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged 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. Coordinates: 63.289°, -150.445°. 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 →
On March 11, 2026 at 22:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 31 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska. The event originated approximately 87.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 54 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska with origin time 21:59 UTC on March 11, 2026. The event originated approximately 115.9 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 59.487°, -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 →
At 21:57 UTC on March 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 42 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska. The event originated approximately 81.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 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 →
At 21:38 UTC on March 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 47 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 98.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 60.500°N, -152.150°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 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 65 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska at 21:14 UTC on March 11, 2026. At a depth of 22.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 59.978°N, -146.068°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.
2026-03-11 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 →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 131 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on March 11, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 54.153°N, -160.417°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 20:43:58 UTC	2.8ml	16 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado 37.010°, -105.000°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 16 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado at 20:43 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.010°N, -105.000°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.
2026-03-11 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 20:15:03 UTC	2.1ml	51 km E of Big Pine, California 37.246°, -117.718°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 51 km E of Big Pine, California with origin time 20:15 UTC on March 11, 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.246°, -117.718°. 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 19:57:29 UTC	2.0ml	103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.471°, -139.652°	2.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 19:57 UTC on March 11, 2026. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.471°, -139.652°. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 19:51 UTC on March 11, 2026. 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 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 60.490°N, -139.584°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 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.
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 19:31:45 UTC	2.1ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.514°, -139.795°	3.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 11, 2026, with origin time 19:31 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 3.6 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. Coordinates: 60.514°, -139.795°. 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 18:58:56 UTC	4.4mb	56 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia 0.274°, 124.909°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 56 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia on March 11, 2026 at 18:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 0.274°N, 124.909°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.

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 11, 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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