Earthquakes on March 23, 2026
310
EARTHQUAKES on March 23, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.7 — 106 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
10 km deep
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
48
M3.0–3.9
14
M2.0–2.9
79
M1.0–1.9
165
Activity Summary
310
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.7
106 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
06:02 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
01:41 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
01:29 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
125 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
08:44 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
Izu Islands, Japan region
23:49 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
83 km WNW of Puerto, Chile
22:52 UTC · 16.4 km deep
Felt by 8
4.8
234 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
04:23 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.6
78 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
23:07 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — March 23, 2026

All Earthquakes — March 23, 2026
Showing 30 of 145 (filtered from 310)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:49:10 UTC | 4.9mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.329°, 142.447° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:49 UTC on March 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred in the Izu Islands, Japan region. 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 32.329°N, 142.447°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:47:17 UTC | 4.5mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.285°, 142.564° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 23:47 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.285°N, 142.564°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:39:18 UTC | 2.2ml | 36 km E of Bonanza, Oregon 42.145°, -120.970° | 11.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 36 km E of Bonanza, Oregon at 23:39 UTC on March 23, 2026. At a depth of 11.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 42.145°, -120.970°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:38:04 UTC | 2.5ml | 32 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.602°, -176.812° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 32 km SSW of Adak, Alaska with origin time 23:38 UTC on March 23, 2026. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.602°N, -176.812°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:23:09 UTC | 2.3ml | 106 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.748°, -164.286° | 19.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 106 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 23:23 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 19.5 km depth. The epicenter is at 53.748°, -164.286°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:14:03 UTC | 2.2ml | 4 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado 40.130°, -108.818° | 6.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:14 UTC on March 23, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 4 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado. The hypocenter lay at 6.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 40.130°, -108.818°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:10:26 UTC | 4.3mb | 124 km E of Hihifo, Tonga -16.043°, -172.635° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 124 km E of Hihifo, Tonga on March 23, 2026 at 23:10 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 -16.043°, -172.635°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:07:03 UTC | 4.6mb | 78 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga -15.762°, -173.093° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 78 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga came in on March 23, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -15.762°N, -173.093°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 23:03:19 UTC | 4.3mwr | 87 km WNW of Puerto, Chile -20.015°, -70.967° | 14.4 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 87 km WNW of Puerto, Chile with origin time 23:03 UTC on March 23, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 14.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -20.015°N, -70.967°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:52:17 UTC | 4.9mww | 83 km WNW of Puerto, Chile -19.991°, -70.916° | 16.4 km | 8 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 83 km WNW of Puerto, Chile at 22:52 UTC on March 23, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (8) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 16.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -19.991°, -70.916°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:51:19 UTC | 2.1ml | 54 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.989°, -152.699° | 112.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:51 UTC on March 23, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 54 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 112.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 59.989°N, -152.699°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:44:01 UTC | 4.3mb | Mid-Indian Ridge -21.662°, 69.073° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge at 22:44 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -21.662°, 69.073°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:33:27 UTC | 2.3ml | 17 km E of Ferry, Alaska 64.007°, -148.753° | 3.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 23, 2026 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 17 km E of Ferry, Alaska. At a depth of just 3.1 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 64.007°N, -148.753°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:25:36 UTC | 2.4ml | 44 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 53.476°, -166.614° | 68.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 44 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on March 23, 2026, with origin time 22:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 68.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.476°, -166.614°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:23:15 UTC | 4.3mb | 75 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia 44.591°, 148.204° | 107.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:23 UTC on March 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 75 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 107.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 44.591°, 148.204°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:20:12 UTC | 4.4mb | 101 km WNW of Puerto, Chile -20.014°, -71.100° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 101 km WNW of Puerto, Chile on March 23, 2026, with origin time 22:20 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -20.014°N, -71.100°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:19:19 UTC | 4.6mwr | 92 km WNW of Puerto, Chile -20.031°, -71.012° | 12.1 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 92 km WNW of Puerto, Chile on March 23, 2026 at 22:19 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 12.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -20.031°, -71.012°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 22:18:42 UTC | 2.5ml | 96 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska 68.392°, -147.768° | 0.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 96 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska at 22:18 UTC. At a depth of just 0.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 68.392°, -147.768°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 21:57:13 UTC | 2.2ml | 43 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.466°, -153.656° | 122.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 43 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on March 23, 2026 at 21:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 122.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 59.466°, -153.656°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 21:55:17 UTC | 3.2md | 89 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.120°, -64.631° | 42.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 89 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 21:55 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 42.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.120°, -64.631°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 21:31:54 UTC | 3.6ml | 78 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.188°, -166.840° | 35.0 km | - | II | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 78 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska at 21:31 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.3, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.188°, -166.840°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 21:18:38 UTC | 4.0mb | 210 km NW of Nagqu, China 32.658°, 90.316° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 210 km NW of Nagqu, China at 21:18 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 32.658°N, 90.316°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 21:03:03 UTC | 4.0mb | 86 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico 15.431°, -94.428° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:03 UTC on March 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 86 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 15.431°, -94.428°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 20:50:56 UTC | 3.0ml | 19 km NE of Wright, Wyoming 43.878°, -105.318° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 19 km NE of Wright, Wyoming with origin time 20:50 UTC on March 23, 2026. At a depth of just 0.0 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: 43.878°, -105.318°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 20:37:22 UTC | 4.2mb | 165 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.252°, 160.676° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 165 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, logged at 20:37 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. Coordinates: 52.252°, 160.676°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 20:21:58 UTC | 3.0ml | 63 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.724°, -152.948° | 98.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 63 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska at 20:21 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 98.9 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 59.724°, -152.948°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 19:53:31 UTC | 2.4ml | 6 km SSW of Anza, CA 33.502°, -116.694° | 11.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 6 km SSW of Anza, CA came in on March 23, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. At a depth of 11.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 33.502°N, -116.694°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 19:52:35 UTC | 2.1md | 11 km SE of Pinnacles, CA 36.458°, -121.063° | 3.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:52 UTC on March 23, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 11 km SE of Pinnacles, CA. 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. Coordinates: 36.458°, -121.063°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 19:48:08 UTC | 4.5mb | South Sandwich Islands region -57.845°, -25.719° | 51.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:48 UTC on March 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. The event originated approximately 51.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -57.845°, -25.719°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-23 2026-03-23 19:09:30 UTC | 4.0mb | 95 km ENE of Vallenar, Chile -28.157°, -69.909° | 130.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 95 km ENE of Vallenar, Chile at 19:09 UTC on March 23, 2026. At a depth of 130.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -28.157°, -69.909°. 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. | ||||||||
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 23, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.