Earthquakes on March 14, 2026: 277 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 23:39:49 UTC	4.2mb	106 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.342°, 127.272°	47.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 106 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia came in on March 14, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 47.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 2.342°, 127.272°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 23:24:17 UTC	2.0ml	78 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.446°, -177.532°	57.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 78 km SW of Adak, Alaska on March 14, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 57.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.446°, -177.532°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 22:30:57 UTC	3.4ml	79 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.451°, -144.215°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 79 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska with origin time 22:30 UTC on March 14, 2026. At a depth of just 2.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 69.451°, -144.215°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 22:10:37 UTC	4.4mb	western Indian-Antarctic Ridge -49.401°, 125.268°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:10 UTC on March 14, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -49.401°, 125.268°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 21:49:36 UTC	4.1mb	143 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 50.976°, 158.378°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 143 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on March 14, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 50.976°N, 158.378°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 21:48:21 UTC	2.4ml	91 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.324°, -161.701°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 91 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska with origin time 21:48 UTC on March 14, 2026. 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 epicenter is at 54.324°, -161.701°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 21:41:15 UTC	2.3ml	5 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana 32.086°, -93.369°	3.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 5 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana, logged at 21:41 UTC. At a depth of just 3.8 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 32.086°N, -93.369°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 21:28:45 UTC	4.4mb	289 km SSE of Georgetown, Saint Helena -10.347°, -13.408°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 289 km SSE of Georgetown, Saint Helena at 21:28 UTC on March 14, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -10.347°, -13.408°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 21:20:56 UTC	4.9mww	Southwest Indian Ridge -40.617°, 44.837°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:20 UTC on March 14, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred near Southwest Indian Ridge. 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 -40.617°N, 44.837°E. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 21:11:34 UTC	2.4ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.657°, -104.402°	4.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 21:11 UTC. At a depth of just 4.4 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 31.657°N, -104.402°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 21:02:39 UTC	3.0ml	61 km S of Shungnak, Alaska 66.335°, -157.197°	0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 61 km S of Shungnak, Alaska on March 14, 2026 at 21:02 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. The epicenter is at 66.335°, -157.197°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 20:59:11 UTC	3.4ml	74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.438°, -116.526°	12.9 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada at 20:59 UTC on March 14, 2026. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.8 (weak). At a depth of 12.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.438°, -116.526°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 20:49:21 UTC	4.1mb	69 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.200°, 128.428°	208.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 69 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia with origin time 20:49 UTC on March 14, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 208.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 2.200°, 128.428°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 20:43:59 UTC	2.1ml	73 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.432°, -116.529°	11.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 73 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada on March 14, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 38.432°N, -116.529°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 20:28:10 UTC	3.2ml	74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.451°, -116.532°	6.2 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada, logged at 20:28 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.2 — considered light. At a depth of 6.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 38.451°N, -116.532°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 20:17:19 UTC	2.1md	13 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.275°, -155.378°	30.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii at 20:17 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 30.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.275°, -155.378°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 19:16:23 UTC	4.3mb	189 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.414°, 159.667°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 189 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on March 14, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.414°, 159.667°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 18:48:55 UTC	4.4mb	Fiji region -21.722°, -179.491°	602.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected in the Fiji region on March 14, 2026, with origin time 18:48 UTC. At 602.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -21.722°N, -179.491°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 18:42:24 UTC	2.7ml	74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.445°, -116.526°	12.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 14, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 12.0 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 38.445°, -116.526°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 18:38:15 UTC	2.7ml	135 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.284°, -164.298°	22.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 135 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on March 14, 2026, with origin time 18:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 22.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.284°, -164.298°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 18:32:13 UTC	4.9mww	Kuril Islands 46.523°, 153.367°	28.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Kuril Islands at 18:32 UTC on March 14, 2026. At a depth of 28.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 46.523°, 153.367°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 18:31:12 UTC	4.6mb	Southwest Indian Ridge -38.861°, 46.330°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place near Southwest Indian Ridge on March 14, 2026 at 18:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -38.861°, 46.330°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 18:28:38 UTC	4.2mb	233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.354°, 176.532°	9.9 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 14, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.9 — considered weak. The hypocenter lay at 9.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.354°N, 176.532°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 18:14:29 UTC	3.1ml	58 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.945°, -152.826°	109.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 14, 2026 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 58 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska. The event originated approximately 109.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.945°, -152.826°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 18:07:35 UTC	2.4ml	46 km N of Petersville, Alaska 62.910°, -150.654°	95.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:07 UTC on March 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 46 km N of Petersville, Alaska. The event originated approximately 95.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 62.910°, -150.654°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 17:48:33 UTC	4.3mb	120 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia 4.527°, 94.940°	38.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 120 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia with origin time 17:48 UTC on March 14, 2026. The event originated approximately 38.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 4.527°N, 94.940°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 17:43:17 UTC	5.3mww	northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 16.574°, -46.599°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 14, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on March 14, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 16.574°, -46.599°. 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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 17:43:14 UTC	4.5mb	7 km SSW of Kolympári, Greece 35.485°, 23.738°	67.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 14, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 7 km SSW of Kolympári, Greece. The event originated approximately 67.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 35.485°N, 23.738°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 17:39:56 UTC	2.5md	5 km WSW of Portola Valley, CA 37.364°, -122.284°	4.1 km	26	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 5 km WSW of Portola Valley, CA came in on March 14, 2026 at 17:39 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Nearby residents submitted 26 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. At a depth of just 4.1 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 37.364°N, -122.284°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.
2026-03-14 2026-03-14 17:36:13 UTC	4.5mb	24 km S of Sukabumi, Indonesia -7.136°, 106.934°	13.4 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 24 km S of Sukabumi, Indonesia on March 14, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -7.136°, 106.934°. 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 14, 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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