Earthquakes on March 30, 2026
385
EARTHQUAKES on March 30, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
121 km deep · 32 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
6
M4.0–4.9
43
M3.0–3.9
25
M2.0–2.9
80
M1.0–1.9
231
Activity Summary
385
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
6
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
7.3
51 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu
08:44 UTC · 120.6 km deep
Felt by 32
5.4
43 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu
08:44 UTC · 117.7 km deep
5.4
60 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua
07:30 UTC · 35.0 km deep
5.2
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
14:43 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
10:14 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
53 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu
09:02 UTC · 119.5 km deep
04.9
82 km ESE of Taira, Japan
01:12 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
4.8
36 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
19:50 UTC · 86.8 km deep
Felt by 1
Earthquake Map — March 30, 2026

All Earthquakes — March 30, 2026
Showing 30 of 154 (filtered from 385)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 23:56:55 UTC | 2.4ml | 84 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.689°, -155.022° | 134.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 84 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska came in on March 30, 2026 at 23:56 UTC. At a depth of 134.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 58.689°N, -155.022°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 23:38:29 UTC | 2.9ml | 23 km WNW of Mentone, Texas 31.758°, -103.837° | 8.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 23 km WNW of Mentone, Texas at 23:38 UTC on March 30, 2026. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 31.758°, -103.837°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 23:20:36 UTC | 2.4ml | 119 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 52.826°, -166.908° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 119 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska on March 30, 2026 at 23:20 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.826°, -166.908°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 23:19:38 UTC | 3.4md | 157 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla 19.509°, -63.693° | 27.5 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 157 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla came in on March 30, 2026 at 23:19 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 27.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.509°, -63.693°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 23:04:35 UTC | 3.6ml | 203 km S of Akhiok, Alaska 55.127°, -154.550° | 18.2 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 203 km S of Akhiok, Alaska on March 30, 2026, with origin time 23:04 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.1, classified as weak shaking. The hypocenter lay at 18.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 55.127°, -154.550°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 22:54:46 UTC | 2.5md | 4 km ESE of Pájaros, Puerto Rico 18.357°, -66.172° | 61.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 4 km ESE of Pájaros, Puerto Rico at 22:54 UTC on March 30, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 61.6 km depth. Coordinates: 18.357°, -66.172°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 22:51:28 UTC | 2.8ml | 3 km WSW of Lake Henshaw, CA 33.236°, -116.791° | 14.5 km | 102 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 30, 2026 at 22:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 3 km WSW of Lake Henshaw, CA. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 102 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The hypocenter lay at 14.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 33.236°, -116.791°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 22:35:27 UTC | 4.2mb | 121 km ESE of Bintuni, Indonesia -2.612°, 134.499° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 121 km ESE of Bintuni, Indonesia on March 30, 2026, with origin time 22:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -2.612°, 134.499°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 22:30:51 UTC | 2.6ml | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.287°, 178.827° | 31.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska came in on March 30, 2026 at 22:30 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 31.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.287°, 178.827°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 22:09:22 UTC | 2.4ml | 137 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 53.651°, -162.939° | 9.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 137 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska, logged at 22:09 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 3.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 53.651°, -162.939°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 22:08:57 UTC | 4.2mb | Fiji region -20.383°, -178.229° | 545.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Fiji region came in on March 30, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. At 545.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -20.383°N, -178.229°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 21:50:47 UTC | 2.3ml | 92 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.268°, -161.886° | 5.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 92 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska, logged at 21:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. At a depth of 5.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.268°N, -161.886°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 21:45:01 UTC | 2.3ml | 95 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.474°, -164.846° | 20.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 30, 2026 at 21:45 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 95 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 20.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.474°, -164.846°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 21:38:09 UTC | 2.5ml | 13 km SSE of Gonzales, Texas 29.382°, -97.415° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 13 km SSE of Gonzales, Texas with origin time 21:38 UTC on March 30, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 7.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 29.382°, -97.415°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 21:19:19 UTC | 2.3ml | 118 km SSW of Atka, Alaska 51.232°, -174.940° | 20.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 118 km SSW of Atka, Alaska on March 30, 2026 at 21:19 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.232°, -174.940°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 21:17:08 UTC | 3.2ml | 18 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming 44.067°, -105.399° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 18 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming with origin time 21:17 UTC on March 30, 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. Coordinates: 44.067°, -105.399°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 21:16:57 UTC | 2.0ml | 63 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska 59.191°, -153.644° | 100.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:16 UTC on March 30, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 63 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 100.3 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 59.191°, -153.644°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 20:49:50 UTC | 2.0ml | 7 km S of Big Lake, Alaska 61.457°, -149.973° | 24.4 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 7 km S of Big Lake, Alaska at 20:49 UTC on March 30, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 24.4 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 61.457°N, -149.973°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 20:43:08 UTC | 2.0md | 9 km ENE of Stillmore, Georgia 32.478°, -82.127° | 6.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 30, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 9 km ENE of Stillmore, Georgia. The hypocenter lay at 6.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 32.478°, -82.127°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 20:30:27 UTC | 2.6ml | 26 km ENE of Ranchester, Wyoming 45.038°, -106.879° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 26 km ENE of Ranchester, Wyoming on March 30, 2026 at 20:30 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. Geolocation places the event at 45.038°N, -106.879°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 20:23:31 UTC | 3.1ml | 43 km SW of Wales, Alaska 65.350°, -168.785° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 43 km SW of Wales, Alaska on March 30, 2026, with origin time 20:23 UTC. 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 65.350°, -168.785°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 20:17:38 UTC | 2.3ml | 125 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.316°, -178.209° | 17.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 125 km WSW of Adak, Alaska with origin time 20:17 UTC on March 30, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 17.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.316°N, -178.209°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 20:01:21 UTC | 3.2ml | 12 km NE of Wright, Wyoming 43.827°, -105.372° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 12 km NE of Wright, Wyoming at 20:01 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. The epicenter is at 43.827°, -105.372°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:58:25 UTC | 4.2mb | 48 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu -15.456°, 167.608° | 130.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 48 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu on March 30, 2026 at 19:58 UTC. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 130.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -15.456°, 167.608°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:54:57 UTC | 2.9ml | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.138°, 179.201° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on March 30, 2026, with origin time 19:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.138°N, 179.201°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:53:17 UTC | 2.4ml | 113 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.829°, -164.118° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 30, 2026 at 19:53 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 113 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 53.829°N, -164.118°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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:50:27 UTC | 4.8mb | 36 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.711°, 167.115° | 86.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 36 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu came in on March 30, 2026 at 19:50 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 86.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -14.711°N, 167.115°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:48:11 UTC | 4.2mb | 83 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile -24.301°, -69.977° | 52.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
March 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 83 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile, logged at 19:48 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 52.5 km depth. The epicenter is at -24.301°, -69.977°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:24:48 UTC | 2.0ml | 8 km NW of Julian, CA 33.137°, -116.650° | 4.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 8 km NW of Julian, CA on March 30, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. At a depth of just 4.0 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. The epicenter is at 33.137°, -116.650°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:23:05 UTC | 3.9mb | 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.566°, -160.002° | 35.0 km | - | II | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On March 30, 2026 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.4, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 54.566°, -160.002°. 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. | ||||||||
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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About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on March 30, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.