Earthquakes on March 16, 2026: 245 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 23:48:36 UTC	2.2ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.541°, -140.088°	4.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 16, 2026 at 23:48 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.541°, -140.088°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 23:17:55 UTC	3.4ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.381°, 177.201°	16.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on March 16, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. The event originated approximately 16.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.381°, 177.201°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 23:16:06 UTC	3.6md	57 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.741°, -64.456°	60.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 57 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on March 16, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. At a depth of 60.0 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 18.741°N, -64.456°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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 23:14:44 UTC	2.6ml	103 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.106°, -162.459°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 103 km SE of False Pass, Alaska on March 16, 2026 at 23:14 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. Geolocation places the event at 54.106°N, -162.459°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 23:06:41 UTC	4.8mb	Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia -7.055°, 129.501°	152.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:06 UTC on March 16, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred near Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 152.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -7.055°N, 129.501°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:57:39 UTC	2.4ml	16 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 32.239°, -115.337°	0.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 16 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX with origin time 22:57 UTC on March 16, 2026. At a depth of just 0.8 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 (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.239°, -115.337°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:55:17 UTC	4.2mb	162 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.397°, 160.763°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 162 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on March 16, 2026 at 22:55 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 52.397°, 160.763°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:53:35 UTC	4.4mb	2 km NNW of Manay, Philippines 7.237°, 126.529°	92.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 2 km NNW of Manay, Philippines at 22:53 UTC on March 16, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 92.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 7.237°, 126.529°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:49:38 UTC	3.0ml	79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.423°, -143.470°	15.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska, logged at 22:49 UTC. At a depth of 15.4 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 69.423°N, -143.470°E. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:46:51 UTC	2.1ml	38 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska 60.389°, -147.751°	12.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:46 UTC on March 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 38 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska. The event originated approximately 12.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.389°N, -147.751°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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:42:21 UTC	2.8ml	76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.445°, -143.448°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:42 UTC on March 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 69.445°, -143.448°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:31:20 UTC	2.2ml	70 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.239°, -150.481°	122.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 70 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska with origin time 22:31 UTC on March 16, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 122.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 63.239°N, -150.481°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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:12:40 UTC	4.2mb	173 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.467°, 153.356°	23.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 173 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on March 16, 2026 at 22:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 23.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -5.467°N, 153.356°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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:07:44 UTC	2.6ml	55 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.892°, -152.273°	47.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 55 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska with origin time 22:07 UTC on March 16, 2026. The event originated approximately 47.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 58.892°, -152.273°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 22:04:42 UTC	2.2ml	56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska 62.933°, -151.319°	111.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska at 22:04 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 111.2 km depth. Coordinates: 62.933°, -151.319°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 21:55:02 UTC	2.1ml	13 km WSW of Big Lake, Alaska 61.467°, -150.186°	27.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km WSW of Big Lake, Alaska at 21:55 UTC on March 16, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 27.0 km depth. Coordinates: 61.467°, -150.186°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 21:47:07 UTC	4.2mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.968°, 179.705°	490.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 21:47 UTC. At 490.3 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -24.968°, 179.705°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 21:44:08 UTC	2.0ml	104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.486°, -139.799°	8.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:44 UTC on March 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 8.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.486°, -139.799°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 21:41:55 UTC	2.0ml	13 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.195°, -150.242°	65.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska at 21:41 UTC on March 16, 2026. At a depth of 65.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.195°, -150.242°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 20:50:17 UTC	2.7ml	71 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.357°, -176.028°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 71 km SE of Adak, Alaska came in on March 16, 2026 at 20:50 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 51.357°, -176.028°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 19:35:52 UTC	2.1md	3 km SW of Varnell, Georgia 34.882°, -85.003°	13.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km SW of Varnell, Georgia at 19:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 34.882°N, -85.003°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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 19:10:00 UTC	4.5mb	2 km WSW of Aras-asan, Philippines 8.876°, 126.287°	73.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 2 km WSW of Aras-asan, Philippines on March 16, 2026 at 19:10 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 73.2 km depth. Coordinates: 8.876°, 126.287°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 18:45:04 UTC	2.2ml	97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.418°, -139.520°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:45 UTC on March 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.418°, -139.520°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 18:28:38 UTC	2.4ml	87 km E of Akutan, Alaska 54.234°, -164.448°	79.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 87 km E of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 18:28 UTC. At a depth of 79.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 54.234°, -164.448°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 18:19:30 UTC	4.3mb	28 km SSE of Palaióchora, Greece 35.003°, 23.831°	34.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 28 km SSE of Palaióchora, Greece, logged at 18:19 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 34.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 35.003°N, 23.831°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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 18:12:11 UTC	3.9mwr	22 km SW of Pocito, Argentina -31.832°, -68.737°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 22 km SW of Pocito, Argentina at 18:12 UTC on March 16, 2026. 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: -31.832°, -68.737°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 18:06:41 UTC	2.1ml	13 km ENE of Willow, Alaska 61.778°, -149.785°	67.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 13 km ENE of Willow, Alaska on March 16, 2026, with origin time 18:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 67.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 61.778°, -149.785°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 17:24:24 UTC	4.3mwr	3 km SSW of Asprángeloi, Greece 39.791°, 20.709°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 16, 2026 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 3 km SSW of Asprángeloi, Greece. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 39.791°, 20.709°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 17:22:58 UTC	4.3mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 22.052°, 142.704°	248.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded in the Volcano Islands, Japan region on March 16, 2026 at 17:22 UTC. At a depth of 248.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 22.052°, 142.704°. 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.
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 16:50:00 UTC	2.0ml	35 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 32.407°, -102.064°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 35 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas on March 16, 2026, with origin time 16:50 UTC. The event originated approximately 8.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.407°N, -102.064°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.

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 16, 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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