Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 23:55:03 UTC	4.3mb	138 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga -18.370°, -175.263°	241.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 138 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga on March 24, 2026 at 23:55 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 241.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -18.370°N, -175.263°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 23:51:05 UTC	4.4mb	160 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.745°, 151.907°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 160 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea with origin time 23:51 UTC on March 24, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -5.745°N, 151.907°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 23:42:00 UTC	3.1ml	132 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.236°, -178.250°	30.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 132 km WSW of Adak, Alaska came in on March 24, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. At a depth of 30.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.236°, -178.250°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 23:18:22 UTC	4.6mb	185 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.763°, 153.152°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 185 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, logged at 23:18 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -5.763°, 153.152°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 22:59:03 UTC	4.4mb	121 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -5.641°, 147.243°	176.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 121 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at 22:59 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 176.4 km depth. Coordinates: -5.641°, 147.243°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 22:35:49 UTC	5.0mb	168 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.273°, 160.754°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 168 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 22:35 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 52.273°, 160.754°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 22:26:24 UTC	4.1mb	171 km ESE of Labuha, Indonesia -1.147°, 128.932°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 171 km ESE of Labuha, Indonesia with origin time 22:26 UTC on March 24, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -1.147°, 128.932°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 22:15:47 UTC	2.0ml	11 km S of Nondalton, Alaska 59.874°, -154.836°	14.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 11 km S of Nondalton, Alaska. The event originated approximately 14.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 59.874°, -154.836°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 22:09:50 UTC	2.9ml	20 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming 43.585°, -105.383°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 20 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming, logged at 22:09 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 43.585°, -105.383°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 22:07:03 UTC	2.4ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.448°, -139.605°	0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 24, 2026, with origin time 22:07 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of just 0.7 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 60.448°N, -139.605°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 22:02:17 UTC	3.9mb	26 km NNE of Santa Rosa de Tastil, Argentina -24.222°, -65.891°	276.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 26 km NNE of Santa Rosa de Tastil, Argentina, logged at 22:02 UTC. At a depth of 276.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -24.222°N, -65.891°E. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 21:57:36 UTC	4.6mb	179 km W of Neiafu, Tonga -18.586°, -175.687°	272.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 179 km W of Neiafu, Tonga. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 272.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -18.586°N, -175.687°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 21:57:02 UTC	4.5mwr	13 km SW of Rodotópi, Greece 39.623°, 20.611°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 13 km SW of Rodotópi, Greece on March 24, 2026, with origin time 21:57 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.623°N, 20.611°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 21:51:12 UTC	2.1ml	9 km SE of Enterprise, Nevada 35.960°, -115.181°	3.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 9 km SE of Enterprise, Nevada on March 24, 2026 at 21:51 UTC. At a depth of just 3.5 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. Coordinates: 35.960°, -115.181°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 21:49:29 UTC	2.2ml	13 km S of Akhiok, Alaska 56.830°, -154.212°	0.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 13 km S of Akhiok, Alaska, logged at 21:49 UTC. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.830°, -154.212°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 21:29:30 UTC	2.2ml	77 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska 53.463°, -165.464°	17.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 77 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 17.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 53.463°, -165.464°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 21:15:24 UTC	4.0mb	77 km N of Ollagüe, Chile -20.528°, -68.185°	186.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 77 km N of Ollagüe, Chile came in on March 24, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 186.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -20.528°, -68.185°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 21:04:41 UTC	3.2ml	16 km SSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska 57.409°, -154.109°	14.8 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:04 UTC on March 24, 2026, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 16 km SSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.1 (light). The event originated approximately 14.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 57.409°, -154.109°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 21:03:37 UTC	3.9ml	233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.940°, 176.282°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.1, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.940°, 176.282°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 20:59:35 UTC	5.2mww	226 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.243°, 176.380°	10.0 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 226 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on March 24, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.2 — considered moderate. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.243°N, 176.380°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 20:55:49 UTC	3.3ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.521°, -139.500°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 20:55 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.521°, -139.500°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 20:47:59 UTC	4.9mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -21.846°, 68.895°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected near Mid-Indian Ridge on March 24, 2026, with origin time 20:47 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -21.846°, 68.895°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 20:46:27 UTC	2.6ml	23 km NW of Susitna, Alaska 61.718°, -150.778°	69.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 23 km NW of Susitna, Alaska came in on March 24, 2026 at 20:46 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 69.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 61.718°N, -150.778°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 20:01:45 UTC	4.3mb	104 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga -15.034°, -173.588°	104.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 104 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga with origin time 20:01 UTC on March 24, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 104.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -15.034°, -173.588°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 19:52:04 UTC	4.1mb	Fiji region -19.446°, -177.622°	570.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Fiji region at 19:52 UTC. At 570.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -19.446°N, -177.622°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 19:48:31 UTC	2.2ml	60 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska 59.176°, -150.541°	26.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 60 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska on March 24, 2026 at 19:48 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 59.176°N, -150.541°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 19:28:39 UTC	2.7ml	93 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.329°, -169.809°	11.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 93 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 19:28 UTC on March 24, 2026. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 11.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.329°, -169.809°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 19:21:43 UTC	4.2mb	Kuril Islands 46.889°, 152.989°	40.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Kuril Islands came in on March 24, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. At a depth of 40.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 46.889°N, 152.989°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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 19:18:48 UTC	2.2ml	61 km SSE of Halibut Cove, Alaska 59.138°, -150.630°	18.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 61 km SSE of Halibut Cove, Alaska with origin time 19:18 UTC on March 24, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 18.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 59.138°, -150.630°. 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.
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 19:15:35 UTC	2.3ml	95 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.314°, -169.831°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 95 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 19:15 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.314°, -169.831°. 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.

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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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