Earthquakes on April 1, 2026: 305 Worldwide, Largest M7.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:54:59 UTC	5.2mb	128 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.217°, 126.308°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 5.2 event was detected 128 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on April 1, 2026, with origin time 23:54 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 7.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 1.217°, 126.308°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:54:48 UTC	4.7mb	128 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.220°, 126.316°	39.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 128 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia, logged at 23:54 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 39.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 1.220°N, 126.316°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:53:06 UTC	4.7mb	129 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.405°, 126.292°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 1, 2026 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 129 km E of Bitung, Indonesia. 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. Coordinates: 1.405°, 126.292°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:52:13 UTC	2.1ml	5 km N of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.410°, -149.968°	46.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km N of Point MacKenzie, Alaska came in on April 1, 2026 at 23:52 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 46.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 61.410°N, -149.968°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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:50:17 UTC	4.7mb	115 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.140°, 126.118°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 115 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 1, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 7.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 1.140°, 126.118°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:49:51 UTC	4.5mb	126 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.103°, 126.216°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 126 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 1, 2026 at 23:49 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 1.103°N, 126.216°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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:49:37 UTC	4.6mb	247 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.165°, -177.423°	543.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:49 UTC on April 1, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 247 km WNW of Houma, Tonga. At 543.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -20.165°, -177.423°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:49:22 UTC	4.1mb	130 km W of Ternate, Indonesia 0.950°, 126.219°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 1, 2026 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 130 km W of Ternate, Indonesia. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 0.950°, 126.219°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:46:25 UTC	4.6mb	125 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.252°, 126.358°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 125 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia at 23:46 UTC on April 1, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 1.252°N, 126.358°E. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:44:35 UTC	4.9mb	Fiji region -21.478°, -178.953°	590.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the Fiji region, logged at 23:44 UTC. At 590.6 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -21.478°, -178.953°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:43:19 UTC	4.6mb	123 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.261°, 126.220°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 123 km E of Bitung, Indonesia on April 1, 2026, with origin time 23:43 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 1.261°, 126.220°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:40:24 UTC	4.5mb	115 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.158°, 126.415°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 115 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia, logged at 23:40 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.158°, 126.415°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:36:13 UTC	4.1mb	102 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.139°, 126.004°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 102 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 1, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 1.139°, 126.004°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:34:29 UTC	3.6md	94 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.181°, -64.776°	84.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 1, 2026 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 94 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. It arrived roughly 23 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 84.0 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 19.181°, -64.776°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:28:34 UTC	4.3mb	4 km WNW of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan 40.784°, 73.257°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 4 km WNW of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan, logged at 23:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 40.784°, 73.257°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:27:29 UTC	4.3mb	10 km N of Bon Accord, Canada 53.926°, -113.395°	5.0 km	13	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 1, 2026 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 10 km N of Bon Accord, Canada. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 5.7 — considered strong. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Nearby residents submitted 13 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 53.926°N, -113.395°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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:27:24 UTC	2.1ml	28 km WNW of Willow, Alaska 61.888°, -150.491°	61.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 28 km WNW of Willow, Alaska on April 1, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 61.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 61.888°, -150.491°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:19:33 UTC	4.8mb	115 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.140°, 126.409°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:19 UTC on April 1, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 115 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.140°, 126.409°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:18:42 UTC	2.1ml	17 km SSE of Princeton, Canada 49.310°, -120.445°	-0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 17 km SSE of Princeton, Canada, logged at 23:18 UTC. At a depth of just -0.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 49.310°, -120.445°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:18:28 UTC	4.9mb	106 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.296°, 126.070°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 1, 2026 at 23:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 106 km E of Bitung, Indonesia. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 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 1.296°N, 126.070°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:15:37 UTC	4.8mb	83 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.251°, 125.856°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 83 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia at 23:15 UTC on April 1, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 1.251°, 125.856°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:13:28 UTC	5.5mb	116 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.132°, 126.131°	35.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.5 earthquake 116 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia at 23:13 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 7.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.2 (moderate). It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 1.132°, 126.131°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:12:30 UTC	4.8mb	114 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.157°, 126.118°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected 114 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 1, 2026, with origin time 23:12 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 1.157°N, 126.118°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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:08:34 UTC	2.4ml	6 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska 62.530°, -150.879°	76.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 6 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska on April 1, 2026 at 23:08 UTC. At a depth of 76.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 62.530°, -150.879°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:07:23 UTC	5.4mb	119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.063°, 126.344°	35.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:07 UTC on April 1, 2026, a magnitude 5.4 tremor occurred 119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 1.063°N, 126.344°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:06:58 UTC	4.5mb	124 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.045°, 126.177°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 1, 2026 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 124 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 7.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 1.045°, 126.177°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:04:00 UTC	4.9mb	117 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.182°, 126.405°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 117 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on April 1, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 1.182°, 126.405°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:02:57 UTC	5.0mb	123 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.236°, 126.216°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 123 km E of Bitung, Indonesia came in on April 1, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 1.236°N, 126.216°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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:00:52 UTC	4.8mb	241 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand -35.617°, 179.410°	95.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 241 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand came in on April 1, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. At a depth of 95.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -35.617°, 179.410°. 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.
2026-04-01 2026-04-01 23:00:21 UTC	5.0mb	113 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.252°, 126.133°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 seismic event took place 113 km E of Bitung, Indonesia on April 1, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 6 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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. Coordinates: 1.252°, 126.133°. 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.

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 April 1, 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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