Earthquakes on March 31, 2026: 300 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 48 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia at 23:51 UTC on March 31, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 108.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 31, 2026 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 218 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.116°, 159.620°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 92 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands with origin time 23:40 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 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. Geolocation places the event at 19.179°N, -64.957°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 23:39:46 UTC	2.8ml	106 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.296°, -64.790°	31.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 106 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. 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. At a depth of 31.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.296°, -64.790°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 41 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 23:18 UTC. At a depth of 10.5 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 54.479°N, -163.464°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 23:16:05 UTC	2.0ml	60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 60.051°, -153.160°	135.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:16 UTC on March 31, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The event originated approximately 135.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 100 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026, with origin time 23:07 UTC. 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 event originated approximately 25.7 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 19.252°, -64.862°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 104 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 22:53 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 43.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:51 UTC on March 31, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 90 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 16.4 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 19.161°, -64.881°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 102 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 22:45 UTC. 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.266°, -64.825°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 31, 2026 at 22:40 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 100 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 23.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 102 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 22:36 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 26.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.267°, -64.872°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 31, 2026 at 22:32 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 103 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. 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 32.3 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 19.270°, -64.852°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place 105 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 25.1 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 19.291°N, -64.800°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 22:05:04 UTC	2.3ml	30 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado 36.856°, -104.836°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 30 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado on March 31, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 36.856°, -104.836°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 31, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 78 km W of Petrolia, CA. 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 40.431°, -125.194°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 5 km W of Merrill, Oregon on March 31, 2026, with origin time 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. The epicenter is at 42.020°, -121.668°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 92 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:43 UTC on March 31, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 59.850°, -141.260°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 167 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla with origin time 21:38 UTC on March 31, 2026. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 37.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.602°, -63.709°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 91 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on March 31, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. 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 23.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.165°N, -64.839°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 21:32:37 UTC	3.6ml	98 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.231°, -64.908°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 98 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on March 31, 2026 at 21:32 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 7.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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	71 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.919°, -64.503°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
March 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 71 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 21:26 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.919°, -64.503°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 97 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31, 2026 at 21:25 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 25.1 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 19.220°N, -64.892°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 21:23:32 UTC	2.9md	96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.213°, -64.953°	24.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 21:23 UTC on March 31, 2026. 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 24.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.213°, -64.953°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On March 31, 2026 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 84 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 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 35.2 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 19.099°N, -64.858°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 21:19:47 UTC	3.4md	93 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.178°, -64.820°	23.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:19 UTC on March 31, 2026, a magnitude 3.4 tremor occurred 93 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. 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 23.9 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 19.178°, -64.820°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 97 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 21:18 UTC on March 31, 2026. 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 20.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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

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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.

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