Earthquakes on March 19, 2026: 277 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 23:58:19 UTC	2.8ml	102 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.428°, -160.244°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 102 km S of Sand Point, Alaska came in on March 19, 2026 at 23:58 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 54.428°, -160.244°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 23:57:45 UTC	4.4mb	3 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala 13.917°, -90.788°	94.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 3 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala on March 19, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. At a depth of 94.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 13.917°, -90.788°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 23:57:24 UTC	4.6mb	279 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.410°, -178.065°	538.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 279 km E of Levuka, Fiji on March 19, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. At 538.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -18.410°, -178.065°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 23:51:11 UTC	2.7ml	45 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.852°, -168.202°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 45 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 23:51 UTC on March 19, 2026. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.852°, -168.202°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 23:41:41 UTC	4.5mb	6 km ENE of Jordán, Colombia 6.750°, -73.041°	170.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 6 km ENE of Jordán, Colombia on March 19, 2026, with origin time 23:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 170.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 6.750°N, -73.041°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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 23:35:01 UTC	2.9ml	85 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska 56.647°, -155.464°	17.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 19, 2026 at 23:35 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 85 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska. The event originated approximately 17.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 56.647°, -155.464°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 23:26:33 UTC	3.0md	76 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico 19.156°, -66.394°	23.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 76 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico on March 19, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 23.9 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 19.156°, -66.394°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 22:52:42 UTC	2.1ml	82 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.164°, -176.311°	17.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 82 km SSE of Adak, Alaska at 22:52 UTC on March 19, 2026. At a depth of 17.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.164°, -176.311°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 22:46:47 UTC	5.2mww	92 km NE of The Valley, Anguilla 18.892°, -62.545°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 92 km NE of The Valley, Anguilla with origin time 22:46 UTC on March 19, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.892°, -62.545°. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 22:43:44 UTC	2.2ml	79 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.444°, -161.695°	14.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 79 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska with origin time 22:43 UTC on March 19, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 14.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 54.444°, -161.695°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 22:33:22 UTC	3.1md	7 km S of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 17.660°, -64.735°	36.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 7 km S of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on March 19, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 36.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.660°, -64.735°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 22:06:27 UTC	4.3mb	35 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu -13.804°, 167.233°	211.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 35 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu on March 19, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 211.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -13.804°N, 167.233°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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 21:49:47 UTC	2.5ml	39 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.693°, -153.420°	125.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 39 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on March 19, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 125.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 59.693°, -153.420°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 21:43:04 UTC	2.1ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 50.275°, 179.386°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on March 19, 2026, with origin time 21:43 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 50.275°N, 179.386°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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 21:26:38 UTC	4.5mb	northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 13.351°, -45.487°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge came in on March 19, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 13.351°, -45.487°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 20:58:33 UTC	4.6mb	50 km SSW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea -6.634°, 149.382°	56.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 50 km SSW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea with origin time 20:58 UTC on March 19, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 56.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -6.634°, 149.382°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 20:57:47 UTC	2.0ml	56 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.651°, -104.239°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 56 km NW of Toyah, Texas came in on March 19, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.651°N, -104.239°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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 20:54:09 UTC	2.9ml	120 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.432°, -178.221°	25.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 120 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on March 19, 2026 at 20:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 25.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.432°, -178.221°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 20:30:34 UTC	2.3ml	17 km E of Knik River, Alaska 61.468°, -148.593°	19.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 17 km E of Knik River, Alaska at 20:30 UTC on March 19, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 19.1 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 61.468°N, -148.593°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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 20:17:01 UTC	2.5ml	220 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska 58.214°, -142.554°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 220 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 20:17 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. The epicenter is at 58.214°, -142.554°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 19:50:16 UTC	2.0ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.597°, -139.844°	13.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 19, 2026 at 19:50 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 13.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.597°, -139.844°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 19:47:17 UTC	2.2md	2 km SSW of Greenback, Tennessee 35.640°, -84.182°	19.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 2 km SSW of Greenback, Tennessee on March 19, 2026 at 19:47 UTC. At a depth of 19.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 35.640°, -84.182°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 19:44:19 UTC	2.0ml	104 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.131°, -141.195°	5.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 104 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 19:44 UTC. At a depth of 5.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.131°, -141.195°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 19:39:51 UTC	2.3ml	15 km NW of Valdez, Alaska 61.221°, -146.571°	17.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 15 km NW of Valdez, Alaska on March 19, 2026, with origin time 19:39 UTC. The event originated approximately 17.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.221°, -146.571°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 19:10:58 UTC	4.8mb	156 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.272°, 156.127°	44.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 156 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia came in on March 19, 2026 at 19:10 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 44.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 49.272°N, 156.127°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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 18:54:12 UTC	2.2ml	63 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.134°, -150.822°	126.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 63 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska at 18:54 UTC. At a depth of 126.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.134°, -150.822°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 18:51:17 UTC	2.1ml	67 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.318°, -153.347°	94.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 67 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska came in on March 19, 2026 at 18:51 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 94.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.318°, -153.347°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 18:46:01 UTC	4.4mb	Kuril Islands 47.907°, 152.144°	153.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kuril Islands with origin time 18:46 UTC on March 19, 2026. The event originated approximately 153.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 47.907°N, 152.144°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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 18:36:14 UTC	2.1ml	103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.478°, -139.639°	6.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 19, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 6.5 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 60.478°, -139.639°. 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.
2026-03-19 2026-03-19 18:30:40 UTC	3.3ml	232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.917°, 176.245°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 18:30 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.917°N, 176.245°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 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 19, 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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