Earthquakes on March 13, 2026: 266 Worldwide, Largest M6.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 23:59:14 UTC	3.0md	56 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico 18.979°, -66.678°	17.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 56 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico at 23:59 UTC on March 13, 2026. At a depth of 17.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.979°, -66.678°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 23:36:05 UTC	4.4mb	95 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 52.163°, 159.024°	53.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 95 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 23:36 UTC on March 13, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 53.5 km depth. The epicenter is at 52.163°, 159.024°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 23:36:03 UTC	2.0ml	13 km W of Stanton, Texas 32.106°, -101.932°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km W of Stanton, Texas at 23:36 UTC on March 13, 2026. It arrived roughly 23 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 8.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.106°, -101.932°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 23:27:57 UTC	2.0ml	79 km E of Ugashik, Alaska 57.454°, -156.084°	90.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 79 km E of Ugashik, Alaska on March 13, 2026, with origin time 23:27 UTC. The event originated approximately 90.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 57.454°N, -156.084°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 23:06:26 UTC	2.5ml	52 km S of Akutan, Alaska 53.671°, -165.647°	69.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 52 km S of Akutan, Alaska on March 13, 2026, with origin time 23:06 UTC. The event originated approximately 69.2 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 53.671°, -165.647°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 22:57:42 UTC	2.4ml	143 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.405°, -178.571°	11.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 13, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 143 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 11.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.405°N, -178.571°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 22:56:38 UTC	4.7mb	164 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.594°, 159.447°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 164 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia came in on March 13, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.594°N, 159.447°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 22:54:36 UTC	5.0mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -33.314°, -177.898°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:54 UTC on March 13, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred south of the Kermadec Islands. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -33.314°N, -177.898°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 22:52:03 UTC	2.3ml	8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma 35.624°, -98.031°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma on March 13, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 35.624°N, -98.031°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 22:51:30 UTC	2.2ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.567°, -139.927°	0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 22:51 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 0.7 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: 60.567°, -139.927°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 22:51:25 UTC	4.3mb	Kermadec Islands region -27.628°, -177.512°	153.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 13, 2026 at 22:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck in the Kermadec Islands region. The hypocenter lay at 153.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -27.628°, -177.512°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 22:20:55 UTC	2.0ml	130 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.156°, -140.549°	1.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 130 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska came in on March 13, 2026 at 22:20 UTC. At a depth of just 1.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 61.156°, -140.549°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 21:52:31 UTC	3.8md	30 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico 18.623°, -65.594°	76.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 30 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico came in on March 13, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.8 — considered weak. At a depth of 76.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.623°N, -65.594°E. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 21:39:24 UTC	4.3mb	234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.982°, 176.325°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 13, 2026 at 21:39 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.1 (weak). At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.982°, 176.325°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 21:36:35 UTC	4.2mb	235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.995°, 176.350°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska came in on March 13, 2026 at 21:36 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.3 (weak). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.995°, 176.350°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 21:23:16 UTC	2.5ml	87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.372°, -169.751°	21.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on March 13, 2026 at 21:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 52.372°N, -169.751°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 21:16:04 UTC	4.3mb	213 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia -6.001°, 103.358°	39.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 213 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia with origin time 21:16 UTC on March 13, 2026. The event originated approximately 39.7 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 -6.001°N, 103.358°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 21:09:02 UTC	4.7mb	97 km N of Amboasary, Madagascar -24.153°, 46.296°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 97 km N of Amboasary, Madagascar on March 13, 2026 at 21:09 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: -24.153°, 46.296°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 20:57:31 UTC	4.2mb	43 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.212°, 161.609°	93.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 43 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on March 13, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 93.1 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 -10.212°N, 161.609°E. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 20:24:33 UTC	2.3ml	103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.464°, -159.948°	35.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 20:24 UTC on March 13, 2026. 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 54.464°, -159.948°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:55:21 UTC	5.0mww	116 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.425°, 143.304°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake 116 km E of Yamada, Japan at 19:55 UTC on March 13, 2026. At a depth of 13.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.425°, 143.304°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:53:27 UTC	4.4mb	41 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla 18.583°, -63.143°	46.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 41 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla on March 13, 2026, with origin time 19:53 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 46.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 18.583°N, -63.143°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:48:33 UTC	4.3mb	south of the Fiji Islands -25.243°, 179.618°	504.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 19:48 UTC. At 504.2 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -25.243°, 179.618°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:42:13 UTC	2.7ml	53 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 60.046°, -153.291°	136.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 53 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on March 13, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. The event originated approximately 136.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.046°N, -153.291°E. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:39:46 UTC	2.0ml	19 km NW of Fishhook, Alaska 61.844°, -149.542°	32.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 19 km NW of Fishhook, Alaska on March 13, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 32.1 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 61.844°, -149.542°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:39:04 UTC	2.4ml	7 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma 35.619°, -98.033°	5.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 7 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma, logged at 19:39 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 5.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 35.619°, -98.033°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:34:36 UTC	2.7ml	49 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.656°, -104.131°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 49 km NW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 19:34 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.656°, -104.131°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:25:39 UTC	2.4md	5 km WSW of Portola Valley, CA 37.364°, -122.281°	3.9 km	7	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:25 UTC on March 13, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 5 km WSW of Portola Valley, CA. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 3.9 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 (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Coordinates: 37.364°, -122.281°. 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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:24:54 UTC	2.3ml	62 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.233°, -152.733°	105.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 62 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska on March 13, 2026, with origin time 19:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 105.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 60.233°N, -152.733°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.
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 19:03:39 UTC	4.5mb	Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia -8.742°, 129.834°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia with origin time 19:03 UTC on March 13, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -8.742°, 129.834°. 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.

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 13, 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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