Earthquakes on March 25, 2026: 222 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 23:59:38 UTC	2.4ml	75 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.233°, -177.006°	26.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:59 UTC on March 25, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 75 km SSW of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 26.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.233°, -177.006°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 23:58:32 UTC	4.3mb	198 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -6.225°, 151.796°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 198 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on March 25, 2026 at 23:58 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -6.225°, 151.796°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 23:04:14 UTC	4.2mb	87 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.051°, -67.159°	192.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 87 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on March 25, 2026, with origin time 23:04 UTC. The event originated approximately 192.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -24.051°, -67.159°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 22:29:10 UTC	2.1ml	120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.616°, -140.008°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:29 UTC on March 25, 2026. Coming 22 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 8.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.616°, -140.008°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 22:25:15 UTC	5.0mb	174 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.304°, 160.887°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 174 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on March 25, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. 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 52.304°N, 160.887°E. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 21:54:34 UTC	2.5ml	19 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.984°, -146.935°	20.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 19 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska on March 25, 2026, with origin time 21:54 UTC. The event originated approximately 20.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.984°, -146.935°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 21:25:20 UTC	4.9mb	117 km NW of Gizo, Solomon Islands -7.453°, 155.998°	84.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:25 UTC on March 25, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 117 km NW of Gizo, Solomon Islands. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 84.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -7.453°N, 155.998°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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 21:12:44 UTC	2.4ml	114 km E of Chignik, Alaska 56.350°, -156.560°	11.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska at 21:12 UTC on March 25, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 56.350°, -156.560°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 21:12:30 UTC	2.1ml	2 km ESE of Tumalo, Oregon 44.145°, -121.305°	-1.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 2 km ESE of Tumalo, Oregon on March 25, 2026, with origin time 21:12 UTC. At just -1.5 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The epicenter is at 44.145°, -121.305°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 20:54:25 UTC	2.2ml	72 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.195°, -159.382°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 72 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 20:54 UTC on March 25, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 55.195°, -159.382°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 20:45:59 UTC	2.5md	15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 37.264°, -121.641°	5.5 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 15 km N of Morgan Hill, CA on March 25, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.264°, -121.641°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 20:21:17 UTC	2.5ml	29 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.957°, -159.953°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 29 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska came in on March 25, 2026 at 20:21 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 55.957°N, -159.953°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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 20:05:47 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Fiji Islands -25.359°, 179.927°	507.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 20:05 UTC on March 25, 2026. At 507.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -25.359°, 179.927°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 19:52:52 UTC	2.4ml	102 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.266°, -161.516°	3.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 102 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on March 25, 2026, with origin time 19:52 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. Geolocation places the event at 54.266°N, -161.516°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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 19:45:37 UTC	2.4ml	79 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.200°, -159.278°	11.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 79 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska came in on March 25, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. At a depth of 11.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 55.200°, -159.278°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 19:18:09 UTC	2.0ml	60 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.408°, -167.017°	12.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 60 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska came in on March 25, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. At a depth of 12.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 53.408°N, -167.017°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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 19:15:40 UTC	3.3ml	25 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 31.944°, -116.367°	15.8 km	10	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:15 UTC on March 25, 2026, a magnitude 3.3 tremor occurred 25 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX. The event generated 10 citizen felt reports to the USGS. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.1, classified as light shaking. The hypocenter lay at 15.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 31.944°, -116.367°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 19:08:24 UTC	4.9mww	7 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece 40.345°, 24.076°	10.0 km	55	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 7 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece at 19:08 UTC on March 25, 2026. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The event generated 55 citizen felt reports to the USGS. 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: 40.345°, 24.076°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 18:50:47 UTC	2.0ml	18 km SSE of Fox River, Alaska 59.709°, -150.827°	50.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 18 km SSE of Fox River, Alaska on March 25, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. The event originated approximately 50.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 59.709°, -150.827°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 18:37:37 UTC	2.4ml	92 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.540°, -160.110°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 92 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on March 25, 2026 at 18:37 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.540°, -160.110°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 18:33:18 UTC	2.2ml	106 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.311°, -177.882°	19.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 106 km SW of Adak, Alaska at 18:33 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 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 19.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.311°, -177.882°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 18:29:16 UTC	4.0mb	Kermadec Islands region -29.011°, -176.879°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region came in on March 25, 2026 at 18:29 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -29.011°N, -176.879°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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 18:14:52 UTC	4.7mb	Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -29.335°, -177.065°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, logged at 18:14 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -29.335°, -177.065°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 18:01:16 UTC	2.9ml	92 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.089°, -167.000°	27.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 92 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska on March 25, 2026 at 18:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 27.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 53.089°, -167.000°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 17:58:34 UTC	4.2mb	Indian Ocean Triple Junction -25.894°, 69.430°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Indian Ocean Triple Junction came in on March 25, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -25.894°, 69.430°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 17:33:21 UTC	3.2md	104 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.253°, -65.173°	21.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 104 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 25, 2026, with origin time 17:33 UTC. The event originated approximately 21.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.253°N, -65.173°E. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 16:20:48 UTC	3.5mw	15 km N of Brooktrails, CA 39.575°, -123.360°	9.2 km	42	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 15 km N of Brooktrails, CA on March 25, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. The event generated 42 citizen felt reports to the USGS. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.3, classified as light shaking. At a depth of 9.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.575°, -123.360°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 16:01:24 UTC	4.2mb	52 km S of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) 23.172°, 94.399°	88.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 52 km S of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) on March 25, 2026 at 16:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 88.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 23.172°N, 94.399°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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 15:42:48 UTC	4.6mb	163 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.259°, 160.656°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 163 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia with origin time 15:42 UTC on March 25, 2026. 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 52.259°, 160.656°. 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.
2026-03-25 2026-03-25 15:33:17 UTC	4.9mww	190 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu -12.463°, 166.547°	103.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 190 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu on March 25, 2026, with origin time 15:33 UTC. The event originated approximately 103.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -12.463°, 166.547°. 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.

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 25, 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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