Earthquakes on March 12, 2026: 273 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 23:53:36 UTC	2.7ml	97 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.464°, -160.316°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 97 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on March 12, 2026, with origin time 23:53 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: 54.464°, -160.316°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 23:39:46 UTC	4.3mb	81 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo -1.443°, 28.324°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 81 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo at 23:39 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. Coordinates: -1.443°, 28.324°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 23:25:39 UTC	2.2md	6 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.150°, -155.443°	67.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 6 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on March 12, 2026 at 23:25 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 67.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 19.150°, -155.443°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 23:08:05 UTC	2.1ml	8 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.383°, -120.501°	-0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 8 km S of Princeton, Canada on March 12, 2026 at 23:08 UTC. At a depth of just -0.5 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. Geolocation places the event at 49.383°N, -120.501°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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 23:07:05 UTC	4.4mb	228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.151°, 176.354°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska came in on March 12, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.7, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.151°, 176.354°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 23:06:51 UTC	4.2mb	230 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.000°, 159.700°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 230 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on March 12, 2026, with origin time 23:06 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.000°, 159.700°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 22:54:57 UTC	3.0ml	91 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska 53.174°, -170.169°	177.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 91 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska on March 12, 2026 at 22:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 177.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 53.174°, -170.169°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 22:43:06 UTC	2.2ml	75 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.663°, -160.401°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 75 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at 22:43 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 54.663°, -160.401°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 22:08:40 UTC	2.0ml	60 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.730°, -153.032°	109.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 60 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska, logged at 22:08 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 109.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 59.730°, -153.032°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 22:00:42 UTC	2.1ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.398°, -139.451°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 12, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.398°N, -139.451°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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 21:58:47 UTC	5.2mww	168 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea -3.640°, 149.713°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 12, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 168 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on March 12, 2026. 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 -3.640°, 149.713°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 21:50:46 UTC	2.2md	9 km NNW of Eureka, CA 40.859°, -124.218°	23.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km NNW of Eureka, CA with origin time 21:50 UTC on March 12, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 23.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 40.859°N, -124.218°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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 21:36:11 UTC	4.5mb	119 km SE of Modisi, Indonesia -0.236°, 125.265°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 119 km SE of Modisi, Indonesia on March 12, 2026 at 21:36 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. Coordinates: -0.236°, 125.265°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 20:46:11 UTC	2.4ml	30 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.682°, -168.711°	59.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 30 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska on March 12, 2026, with origin time 20:46 UTC. The event originated approximately 59.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.682°, -168.711°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 20:45:54 UTC	4.5mb	5 km WNW of Colonia Lealtad, Mexico 17.988°, -94.945°	23.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 5 km WNW of Colonia Lealtad, Mexico with origin time 20:45 UTC on March 12, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 23.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 17.988°, -94.945°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 20:04:04 UTC	4.7mb	158 km SSE of Simanggang, Malaysia -0.064°, 112.021°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 158 km SSE of Simanggang, Malaysia at 20:04 UTC on March 12, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -0.064°, 112.021°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 20:03:34 UTC	3.0md	30 km SSW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico 17.848°, -65.594°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 12, 2026 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 30 km SSW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 6.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 17.848°, -65.594°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 19:59:18 UTC	3.5md	32 km SSE of La Romana, Dominican Republic 18.159°, -68.848°	107.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 32 km SSE of La Romana, Dominican Republic on March 12, 2026 at 19:59 UTC. At a depth of 107.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 18.159°, -68.848°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 19:18:21 UTC	5.2mb	49 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia -7.493°, 107.091°	96.2 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 49 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia on March 12, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 96.2 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 -7.493°N, 107.091°E. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 19:09:25 UTC	2.9ml	23 km S of Susitna North, Alaska 61.953°, -149.841°	29.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 23 km S of Susitna North, Alaska on March 12, 2026 at 19:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 61.953°, -149.841°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 19:01:56 UTC	4.2mb	65 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua 11.259°, -86.791°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 65 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua came in on March 12, 2026 at 19:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 11.259°, -86.791°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 18:51:38 UTC	2.5md	8 km ENE of Gilroy, CA 37.040°, -121.487°	9.1 km	9	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 8 km ENE of Gilroy, CA, logged at 18:51 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.1 km depth. Coordinates: 37.040°, -121.487°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 18:36:52 UTC	3.7mb	235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.753°, 176.141°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 18:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 4.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.0 (weak). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.753°, 176.141°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 18:36:02 UTC	4.0mb	12 km SE of Anthiró, Greece 39.255°, 21.551°	11.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 12 km SE of Anthiró, Greece on March 12, 2026, with origin time 18:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.7 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 39.255°, 21.551°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 18:16:39 UTC	4.6mb	191 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.410°, 159.703°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 191 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia came in on March 12, 2026 at 18:16 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.410°N, 159.703°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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 18:16:26 UTC	2.0ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.450°, -139.595°	2.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 12, 2026 at 18:16 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.4 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.450°N, -139.595°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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 17:44:26 UTC	2.3ml	34 km WNW of Willow, Alaska 61.919°, -150.589°	1.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:44 UTC on March 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 34 km WNW of Willow, Alaska. At a depth of just 1.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 61.919°, -150.589°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 17:41:46 UTC	4.1mb	46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile -38.157°, -73.671°	29.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile at 17:41 UTC. At a depth of 29.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -38.157°, -73.671°. 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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 17:41:23 UTC	4.1mb	5 km NNE of Ayabe, Japan 35.347°, 135.265°	369.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:41 UTC on March 12, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 5 km NNE of Ayabe, Japan. At 369.1 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at 35.347°N, 135.265°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.
2026-03-12 2026-03-12 17:30:20 UTC	2.5ml	147 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska 55.898°, -156.136°	34.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 147 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska on March 12, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. At a depth of 34.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 55.898°N, -156.136°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.

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 12, 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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