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Earthquakes on March 31, 2026

301
EARTHQUAKES on March 31, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
195 km deep
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
3
M4.0–4.9
35
M3.0–3.9
37
M2.0–2.9
72
M1.0–1.9
154

Activity Summary

301
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
3
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Earthquake Map — March 31, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — March 31, 2026

Showing 30 of 147 (filtered from 301)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 23:51:29 UTC
4.0mb
48 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia
0.542°, 122.626°
108.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 48 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia on March 31, 2026, with origin time 23:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 108.1 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 0.542°, 122.626°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 23:40:49 UTC
4.1mb
218 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
51.116°, 159.620°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 218 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on March 31, 2026 at 23:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.116°N, 159.620°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 23:40:32 UTC
2.8ml
92 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.179°, -64.957°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 92 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 23:40 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 19.179°, -64.957°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 23:39:46 UTC
2.8ml
106 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.296°, -64.790°
31.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 106 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands with origin time 23:39 UTC on March 31, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 31.0 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 19.296°N, -64.790°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 23:29:49 UTC
4.4mb
south of the Fiji Islands
-22.329°, -179.768°
582.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:29 UTC on March 31, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred south of the Fiji Islands. At 582.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -22.329°, -179.768°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 23:18:31 UTC
2.0ml
41 km S of False Pass, Alaska
54.479°, -163.464°
10.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:18 UTC on March 31, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 41 km S of False Pass, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.479°, -163.464°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 23:16:05 UTC
2.0ml
60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
60.051°, -153.160°
135.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 23:16 UTC on March 31, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 135.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 60.051°, -153.160°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 23:07:38 UTC
3.2md
100 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.252°, -64.862°
25.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 100 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on March 31, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 25.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.252°N, -64.862°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 22:53:24 UTC
3.4md
104 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.276°, -64.819°
43.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 31, 2026 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 104 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 43.1 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 19.276°, -64.819°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 22:51:01 UTC
2.7md
90 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.161°, -64.881°
16.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 90 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 22:51 UTC on March 31, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. At a depth of 16.4 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 19.161°N, -64.881°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 22:45:44 UTC
3.2md
102 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.266°, -64.825°
18.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 22:45 UTC on March 31, 2026, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 102 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 18.6 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 19.266°N, -64.825°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 22:40:43 UTC
3.5md
100 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.243°, -64.853°
23.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 100 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 22:40 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 23.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.243°, -64.853°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 22:36:04 UTC
3.5md
102 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.267°, -64.872°
26.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 102 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands with origin time 22:36 UTC on March 31, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 26.0 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 19.267°N, -64.872°E. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 22:32:32 UTC
3.3md
103 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.270°, -64.852°
32.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 103 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 22:32 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of 32.3 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 19.270°N, -64.852°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 22:10:57 UTC
3.4md
105 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.291°, -64.800°
25.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
March 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 105 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 22:10 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 25.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.291°, -64.800°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 22:05:04 UTC
2.3ml
30 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado
36.856°, -104.836°
5.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
March 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 30 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado, logged at 22:05 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 36.856°N, -104.836°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:58:03 UTC
2.7md
78 km W of Petrolia, CA
40.431°, -125.194°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 78 km W of Petrolia, CA on March 31, 2026 at 21:58 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. Geolocation places the event at 40.431°N, -125.194°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:57:10 UTC
2.2ml
5 km W of Merrill, Oregon
42.020°, -121.668°
-1.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 5 km W of Merrill, Oregon came in on March 31, 2026 at 21:57 UTC. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 42.020°N, -121.668°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:56:33 UTC
5.0mb
217 km NE of Sola, Vanuatu
-12.786°, 169.227°
649.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 217 km NE of Sola, Vanuatu on March 31, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. At 649.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -12.786°N, 169.227°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:43:55 UTC
2.0ml
92 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska
59.850°, -141.260°
7.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 92 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska on March 31, 2026, with origin time 21:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 59.850°N, -141.260°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:38:31 UTC
3.9md
167 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla
19.602°, -63.709°
37.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 167 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla at 21:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.0 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 37.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.602°N, -63.709°E. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:35:59 UTC
3.2md
91 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.165°, -64.839°
23.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.2 seismic event took place 91 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 23.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.165°, -64.839°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:32:37 UTC
3.6ml
98 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.231°, -64.908°
7.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.6 seismic event took place 98 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 7.0 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 19.231°, -64.908°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:26:20 UTC
3.1ml
69 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
18.901°, -64.518°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 31, 2026 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 69 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.901°N, -64.518°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:25:38 UTC
2.7md
97 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.220°, -64.892°
25.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
March 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 97 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 21:25 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 25.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.220°, -64.892°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:23:32 UTC
2.9md
96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.213°, -64.953°
24.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026, with origin time 21:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 24.4 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 19.213°N, -64.953°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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:21:42 UTC
3.1md
84 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.099°, -64.858°
35.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 84 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 21:21 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.099°, -64.858°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:19:47 UTC
3.4md
93 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.178°, -64.820°
23.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 93 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 21:19 UTC on March 31, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 23.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.178°N, -64.820°E. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:18:30 UTC
3.2md
97 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.222°, -64.839°
20.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 97 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026, with origin time 21:18 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 20.1 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 19.222°, -64.839°. 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.
2026-03-31
2026-03-31 21:15:38 UTC
4.9ml
96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
19.216°, -64.897°
20.0 km4--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On March 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 21:15 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 17 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.

About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on March 31, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.