Earthquakes on March 26, 2026: 301 Worldwide, Largest M6.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 23:51:46 UTC	2.0ml	84 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.957°, -153.169°	71.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:51 UTC on March 26, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 84 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 71.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 58.957°N, -153.169°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 23:49:31 UTC	2.2ml	31 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 56.930°, -154.691°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 31 km W of Akhiok, Alaska at 23:49 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 56.930°N, -154.691°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 23:47:36 UTC	2.0md	7 km SSW of Mammoth Lakes, CA 37.585°, -119.018°	2.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 7 km SSW of Mammoth Lakes, CA at 23:47 UTC on March 26, 2026. At a depth of just 2.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 37.585°, -119.018°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 23:42:04 UTC	2.5ml	68 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.154°, -150.648°	115.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 68 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska with origin time 23:42 UTC on March 26, 2026. The event originated approximately 115.6 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 63.154°N, -150.648°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 22:51:01 UTC	5.7mww	149 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia -3.124°, 139.395°	54.7 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded 149 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia on March 26, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.9 — considered moderate. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 54.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -3.124°N, 139.395°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 22:36:25 UTC	2.4ml	98 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.972°, -163.333°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 98 km S of False Pass, Alaska came in on March 26, 2026 at 22:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.972°, -163.333°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 22:18:57 UTC	2.4ml	66 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.441°, -175.974°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 66 km SE of Adak, Alaska on March 26, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 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 51.441°N, -175.974°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 22:11:08 UTC	4.8mww	32 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador 13.217°, -89.216°	70.5 km	10	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place 32 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador on March 26, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. The event generated 10 citizen felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 70.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 13.217°, -89.216°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 21:49:25 UTC	4.7mb	Kuril Islands 47.434°, 153.050°	70.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 26, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Kuril Islands. The event originated approximately 70.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 47.434°N, 153.050°E. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 21:34:07 UTC	4.7mb	193 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -11.636°, 163.225°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 193 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on March 26, 2026 at 21:34 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. Coordinates: -11.636°, 163.225°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 21:30:28 UTC	4.2mb	37 km WNW of Barishal, Pakistan 36.476°, 74.327°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 37 km WNW of Barishal, Pakistan on March 26, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 36.476°, 74.327°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 21:25:25 UTC	2.1ml	20 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.044°, -155.383°	38.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 20 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii on March 26, 2026 at 21:25 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. At a depth of 38.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.044°N, -155.383°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 21:18:10 UTC	2.8ml	225 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.649°, -179.880°	90.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 225 km W of Adak, Alaska came in on March 26, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 90.3 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 51.649°N, -179.880°E. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 21:02:57 UTC	5.1mww	39 km NW of Barishal, Pakistan 36.584°, 74.399°	10.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:02 UTC on March 26, 2026, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred 39 km NW of Barishal, Pakistan. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 36.584°N, 74.399°E. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 21:01:21 UTC	2.1ml	46 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.511°, -166.867°	80.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:01 UTC on March 26, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 46 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska. The event originated approximately 80.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 53.511°, -166.867°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 20:57:11 UTC	2.2ml	49 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.654°, -104.129°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:57 UTC on March 26, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 49 km NW of Toyah, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.654°, -104.129°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 20:42:04 UTC	2.4ml	1 km ENE of Houston, Alaska 61.634°, -149.794°	29.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 1 km ENE of Houston, Alaska, logged at 20:42 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 2.6 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. At a depth of 29.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.634°, -149.794°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 20:33:19 UTC	2.2ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.557°, -139.852°	12.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 20:33 UTC on March 26, 2026. At a depth of 12.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.557°, -139.852°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 20:16:05 UTC	2.6ml	38 km NE of Chase, Alaska 62.706°, -149.613°	69.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 38 km NE of Chase, Alaska at 20:16 UTC on March 26, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 69.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.706°, -149.613°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 20:13:19 UTC	4.3mb	131 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.575°, 127.724°	159.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 131 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on March 26, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 159.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -7.575°N, 127.724°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 20:03:32 UTC	2.0ml	35 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska 62.796°, -150.977°	94.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 35 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska on March 26, 2026, with origin time 20:03 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 94.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 62.796°, -150.977°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 19:56:31 UTC	4.9mww	118 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.425°, 143.327°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 118 km E of Yamada, Japan on March 26, 2026, with origin time 19:56 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 6.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 39.425°, 143.327°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 19:43:53 UTC	3.2ml	168 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.117°, -171.743°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 168 km E of Atka, Alaska on March 26, 2026, with origin time 19:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.117°, -171.743°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 19:17:40 UTC	2.0ml	9 km SW of Willow, Alaska 61.676°, -150.140°	28.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 9 km SW of Willow, Alaska came in on March 26, 2026 at 19:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 61.676°N, -150.140°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 19:12:42 UTC	2.2ml	27 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.456°, -155.599°	40.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 27 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii on March 26, 2026, with origin time 19:12 UTC. The event originated approximately 40.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.456°N, -155.599°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 18:50:55 UTC	2.1ml	95 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska 55.168°, -158.399°	4.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 95 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska at 18:50 UTC on March 26, 2026. At a depth of just 4.2 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 55.168°N, -158.399°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 18:42:28 UTC	4.5mb	14 km W of Bowangshan, China 28.307°, 104.907°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 14 km W of Bowangshan, China with origin time 18:42 UTC on March 26, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 28.307°N, 104.907°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 18:35:54 UTC	2.0ml	27 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska 53.867°, -166.959°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 27 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska on March 26, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.867°, -166.959°. 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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 18:33:01 UTC	2.5ml	38 km E of Leilani Estates, Hawaii 19.422°, -154.559°	6.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 38 km E of Leilani Estates, Hawaii at 18:33 UTC on March 26, 2026. At a depth of 6.5 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 19.422°N, -154.559°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.
2026-03-26 2026-03-26 18:10:02 UTC	4.1mb	13 km N of Puyo, Ecuador -1.364°, -78.018°	171.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 13 km N of Puyo, Ecuador at 18:10 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 171.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -1.364°N, -78.018°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.

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 26, 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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