Earthquakes on March 27, 2026: 326 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 23:42:26 UTC	2.2ml	95 km SE of Kingston, Nevada 38.579°, -116.320°	0.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
March 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 95 km SE of Kingston, Nevada, logged at 23:42 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: 38.579°, -116.320°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 23:35:18 UTC	2.0ml	27 km WNW of Ludlow, CA 34.842°, -116.414°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 27 km WNW of Ludlow, CA came in on March 27, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 34.842°, -116.414°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 23:35:10 UTC	5.2mww	115 km E of Hihifo, Tonga -15.944°, -172.716°	10.0 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026 at 23:35 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 115 km E of Hihifo, Tonga. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on March 27, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.6 (light). 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 -15.944°, -172.716°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 23:10:57 UTC	4.2mb	Izu Islands, Japan region 31.640°, 142.233°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:10 UTC on March 27, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred in the Izu Islands, Japan region. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 31.640°, 142.233°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 23:06:19 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.407°, -179.873°	551.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 23:06 UTC. At 551.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -23.407°, -179.873°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 22:41:53 UTC	2.8ml	92 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska 56.658°, -157.060°	64.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 92 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska on March 27, 2026 at 22:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 64.5 km depth. The epicenter is at 56.658°, -157.060°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 22:28:24 UTC	2.0ml	27 km WNW of Ludlow, CA 34.843°, -116.412°	1.6 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 27 km WNW of Ludlow, CA on March 27, 2026 at 22:28 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.6 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 (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 34.843°, -116.412°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 22:24:47 UTC	3.0md	15 km NNE of Carrizales, Puerto Rico 18.619°, -66.743°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 15 km NNE of Carrizales, Puerto Rico at 22:24 UTC on March 27, 2026. At a depth of 13.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.619°, -66.743°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 22:20:15 UTC	2.7ml	38 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.145°, -152.458°	79.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 38 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 22:20 UTC on March 27, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 79.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.145°N, -152.458°E. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 22:13:14 UTC	4.1mw	26 km WNW of Ludlow, CA 34.839°, -116.410°	1.4 km	58	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 26 km WNW of Ludlow, CA. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 6 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. 58 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.7 (moderate). At a depth of just 1.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 34.839°, -116.410°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 21:37:09 UTC	2.1ml	16 km NE of Chenega, Alaska 60.183°, -147.828°	10.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:37 UTC on March 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 16 km NE of Chenega, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.7 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 60.183°N, -147.828°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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 21:26:06 UTC	4.2md	37 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba 17.717°, -63.590°	139.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 37 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba at 21:26 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 139.0 km depth. Coordinates: 17.717°, -63.590°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 21:25:39 UTC	4.4mb	136 km E of Hihifo, Tonga -15.898°, -172.524°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:25 UTC on March 27, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 136 km E of Hihifo, Tonga. 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. Coordinates: -15.898°, -172.524°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 21:15:00 UTC	3.1ml	256 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 49.648°, -177.601°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 256 km SSW of Adak, Alaska at 21:15 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 49.648°N, -177.601°E. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 20:37:35 UTC	2.6ml	26 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas 31.056°, -103.238°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 26 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas on March 27, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. At a depth of just 4.6 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 31.056°N, -103.238°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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 20:16:05 UTC	2.9md	2 km WNW of Mora, Puerto Rico 18.472°, -67.051°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 2 km WNW of Mora, Puerto Rico on March 27, 2026 at 20:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 17.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 18.472°, -67.051°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 20:13:49 UTC	2.4ml	68 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.390°, -176.018°	22.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 68 km SE of Adak, Alaska at 20:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.390°, -176.018°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 20:10:43 UTC	4.6mb	South Sandwich Islands region -57.053°, -26.405°	103.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place in the South Sandwich Islands region on March 27, 2026 at 20:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 103.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -57.053°, -26.405°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 20:02:00 UTC	4.3mb	18 km ESE of Colonia, Micronesia 9.484°, 138.286°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 18 km ESE of Colonia, Micronesia, logged at 20:02 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 9.484°N, 138.286°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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 19:51:11 UTC	2.1ml	23 km ENE of Denali Park, Alaska 63.780°, -148.445°	87.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 23 km ENE of Denali Park, Alaska at 19:51 UTC on March 27, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 87.5 km depth. Coordinates: 63.780°, -148.445°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 19:25:44 UTC	4.5mb	224 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia 11.367°, 138.968°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026 at 19:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 224 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 11.367°N, 138.968°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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 19:07:46 UTC	4.4mb	283 km SW of Houma, Tonga -23.217°, -176.946°	170.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 283 km SW of Houma, Tonga at 19:07 UTC on March 27, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 170.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -23.217°, -176.946°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 18:58:12 UTC	3.7mb	59 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.347°, -176.781°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 59 km S of Adak, Alaska came in on March 27, 2026 at 18:58 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.8 — considered weak. At a depth of 35.0 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 51.347°N, -176.781°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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 18:55:03 UTC	4.3mb	40 km E of Estique, Peru -17.559°, -69.640°	167.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 40 km E of Estique, Peru. The hypocenter lay at 167.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -17.559°, -69.640°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 18:52:21 UTC	3.3mb	68 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.413°, -165.846°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 68 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska. 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 53.413°N, -165.846°E. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 18:49:21 UTC	2.8ml	52 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.490°, -152.807°	99.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 52 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska with origin time 18:49 UTC on March 27, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 99.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 59.490°N, -152.807°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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 18:25:44 UTC	3.9mb	25 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan 36.600°, 71.272°	104.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 25 km WSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan at 18:25 UTC. At a depth of 104.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 36.600°, 71.272°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 18:11:29 UTC	4.2mb	68 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga -18.061°, -174.186°	124.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 68 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga at 18:11 UTC on March 27, 2026. At a depth of 124.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -18.061°N, -174.186°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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 17:59:15 UTC	2.3ml	118 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.802°, -164.064°	29.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:59 UTC on March 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 118 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 29.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.802°, -164.064°. 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.
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 17:22:23 UTC	2.1md	3 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 17.978°, -66.948°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 3 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico on March 27, 2026 at 17:22 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 17.978°N, -66.948°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.

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 27, 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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