Earthquakes on March 30, 2026: 383 Worldwide, Largest M7.3

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 →
At 23:56 UTC on March 30, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 84 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska. The event originated approximately 134.3 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 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 →
On March 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 23 km WNW of Mentone, Texas at 23:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 22 hours earlier. At a depth of 8.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 31.758°N, -103.837°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 23:20:36 UTC	2.4ml	119 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 52.826°, -166.908°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 119 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska at 23:20 UTC on March 30, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 4 km ESE of Pájaros, Puerto Rico with origin time 22:54 UTC on March 30, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 61.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 3 km WSW of Lake Henshaw, CA on March 30, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. 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 event originated approximately 14.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 121 km ESE of Bintuni, Indonesia came in on March 30, 2026 at 22:35 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -2.612°N, 134.499°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 22:30:51 UTC	2.6ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.287°, 178.827°	31.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska at 22:30 UTC on March 30, 2026. At a depth of 31.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.287°N, 178.827°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 22:09:22 UTC	2.4ml	137 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 53.651°, -162.939°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 137 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska on March 30, 2026, with origin time 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. The hypocenter lay at 9.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place in the Fiji region 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. Coordinates: -20.383°, -178.229°. 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 →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 92 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on March 30, 2026, with origin time 21:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 5.6 km below the surface, classifying it as 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 95 km SE of Akutan, Alaska came in on March 30, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.5 km depth. 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 →
March 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 13 km SSE of Gonzales, Texas, logged at 21:38 UTC. At a depth of 7.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 seismic event took place 118 km SSW of Atka, Alaska on March 30, 2026 at 21:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 20.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 21:16:57 UTC	2.0ml	63 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska 59.191°, -153.644°	100.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 63 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska on March 30, 2026 at 21:16 UTC. At a depth of 100.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 7 km S of Big Lake, Alaska with origin time 20:49 UTC on March 30, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 24.4 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 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 9 km ENE of Stillmore, Georgia came in on March 30, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. At a depth of 6.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 20:23:31 UTC	3.1ml	43 km SW of Wales, Alaska 65.350°, -168.785°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:23 UTC on March 30, 2026, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 43 km SW of Wales, Alaska. 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 65.350°N, -168.785°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.
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 20:17:38 UTC	2.3ml	125 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.316°, -178.209°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 125 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, logged at 20:17 UTC. At a depth of 17.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 19:58:25 UTC	4.2mb	48 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu -15.456°, 167.608°	130.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 48 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu, logged at 19:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 7.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 130.3 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -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 →
At 19:54 UTC on March 30, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.138°, 179.201°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 113 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska came in on March 30, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 →
On March 30, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 83 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile. The hypocenter lay at 52.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -24.301°N, -69.977°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 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 seismic event took place 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.
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:22:42 UTC	4.3mb	94 km ESE of Taira, Japan 26.181°, 128.953°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 94 km ESE of Taira, Japan on March 30, 2026 at 19:22 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 26.181°N, 128.953°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.
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:19:00 UTC	3.3ml	21 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.298°, -124.532°	20.3 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 30, 2026 at 19:19 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 21 km W of Petrolia, CA. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 20.3 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 40.298°, -124.532°. 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.
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 19:14:22 UTC	3.7mb	88 km S of False Pass, Alaska 54.058°, -163.379°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:14 UTC on March 30, 2026, a magnitude 3.7 tremor occurred 88 km S of False Pass, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.2 (weak). The event originated approximately 35.0 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 54.058°, -163.379°. 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.

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 30, 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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