Earthquakes on March 22, 2026: 272 Worldwide, Largest M6.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 23:50:52 UTC	2.0md	6 km WNW of Tiptonville, Tennessee 36.409°, -89.534°	10.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 6 km WNW of Tiptonville, Tennessee came in on March 22, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. At a depth of 10.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 36.409°, -89.534°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 23:21:05 UTC	2.3ml	25 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska 61.901°, -150.949°	10.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 25 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska on March 22, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.901°, -150.949°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 23:18:02 UTC	2.2ml	47 km SSW of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska 55.636°, -161.601°	142.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 47 km SSW of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska on March 22, 2026 at 23:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 142.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 55.636°, -161.601°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 23:17:41 UTC	3.7ml	121 km NW of False Pass, Alaska 55.522°, -164.914°	150.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 121 km NW of False Pass, Alaska came in on March 22, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. At a depth of 150.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 55.522°, -164.914°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 23:15:21 UTC	3.6mb	258 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.380°, 179.714°	57.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 258 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, logged at 23:15 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.5, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 57.0 km depth. Coordinates: 51.380°, 179.714°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 23:11:18 UTC	2.1ml	85 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska 58.919°, -153.672°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 85 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska, logged at 23:11 UTC. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. Coordinates: 58.919°, -153.672°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 23:03:13 UTC	4.1mb	Fiji region -20.976°, -178.281°	517.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place in the Fiji region on March 22, 2026 at 23:03 UTC. At 517.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -20.976°, -178.281°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 22:59:04 UTC	3.7ml	21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska 61.938°, -151.012°	2.4 km	1	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 seismic event took place 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska on March 22, 2026 at 22:59 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.4 — considered moderate. 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. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Geolocation places the event at 61.938°N, -151.012°E. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 22:58:11 UTC	2.1ml	12 km ENE of Fox, Alaska 64.998°, -147.368°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 22, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 12 km ENE of Fox, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 5.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 64.998°, -147.368°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 22:38:15 UTC	2.0ml	88 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska 58.898°, -153.637°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 88 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska, logged at 22:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 58.898°N, -153.637°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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 22:26:14 UTC	5.9mww	110 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga -15.631°, -172.818°	13.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.9 earthquake 110 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga at 22:26 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.0 (light). It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -15.631°, -172.818°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 22:16:06 UTC	2.1ml	97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.418°, -139.542°	2.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 22, 2026 at 22:16 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.1 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.418°N, -139.542°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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 22:11:54 UTC	4.3mb	232 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.672°, 176.011°	5.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 232 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska at 22:11 UTC on March 22, 2026. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.6, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of just 5.0 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: 51.672°, 176.011°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 22:08:07 UTC	4.3mb	161 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines 4.209°, 126.303°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 161 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on March 22, 2026, with origin time 22:08 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. The epicenter is at 4.209°, 126.303°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 22:00:54 UTC	4.3mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.918°, -179.925°	543.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on March 22, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. At 543.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -23.918°N, -179.925°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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 21:56:14 UTC	2.1ml	15 km ESE of Acme, Washington 48.682°, -122.004°	0.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 15 km ESE of Acme, Washington at 21:56 UTC on March 22, 2026. At a depth of just 0.1 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 (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 48.682°, -122.004°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 21:45:27 UTC	2.1md	3 km SE of Pleasant Hill, CA 37.929°, -122.038°	10.3 km	17	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km SE of Pleasant Hill, CA with origin time 21:45 UTC on March 22, 2026. The event generated 17 citizen felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.929°, -122.038°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 21:35:32 UTC	3.4md	105 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.296°, -64.856°	49.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 105 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 21:35 UTC on March 22, 2026. At a depth of 49.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.296°, -64.856°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 21:32:20 UTC	2.8ml	172 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.254°, -171.138°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 172 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on March 22, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.254°, -171.138°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 21:18:44 UTC	2.1ml	46 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska 60.435°, -147.606°	11.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 46 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska at 21:18 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 60.435°, -147.606°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 21:13:34 UTC	4.3mb	Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -30.330°, -177.280°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on March 22, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -30.330°, -177.280°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 20:50:27 UTC	4.3mb	66 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua 11.666°, -87.111°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 66 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, logged at 20:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 11.666°, -87.111°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 20:48:36 UTC	2.3md	43 km SSE of Hayfork, CA 40.175°, -123.068°	33.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 43 km SSE of Hayfork, CA at 20:48 UTC on March 22, 2026. At a depth of 33.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.175°, -123.068°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 20:38:43 UTC	2.3ml	23 km ESE of Larsen Bay, Alaska 57.436°, -153.646°	28.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 23 km ESE of Larsen Bay, Alaska, logged at 20:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 57.436°, -153.646°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 20:35:41 UTC	2.3ml	73 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.449°, -116.544°	3.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 73 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada on March 22, 2026, with origin time 20:35 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. 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 38.449°N, -116.544°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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 20:22:34 UTC	2.0ml	48 km N of Valdez, Alaska 61.566°, -146.451°	26.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 22, 2026 at 20:22 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 48 km N of Valdez, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 26.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.566°, -146.451°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 20:01:22 UTC	4.9mb	187 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -11.443°, 163.312°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 187 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, logged at 20:01 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 -11.443°, 163.312°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 19:23:28 UTC	4.0mb	272 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada 48.769°, -129.602°	10.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 272 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada on March 22, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. The epicenter is at 48.769°, -129.602°. 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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 19:13:27 UTC	2.1ml	90 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska 58.887°, -153.601°	12.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:13 UTC on March 22, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 90 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 58.887°N, -153.601°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.
2026-03-22 2026-03-22 19:10:30 UTC	3.4md	60 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic 19.160°, -68.462°	64.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 60 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic on March 22, 2026 at 19:10 UTC. At a depth of 64.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.160°N, -68.462°E. 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.

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 22, 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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