Earthquakes on April 2, 2026: 379 Worldwide, Largest M6.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 23:43:29 UTC	2.5ml	7 km SE of Carpinteria, CA 34.360°, -119.462°	3.9 km	23	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 7 km SE of Carpinteria, CA on April 2, 2026 at 23:43 UTC. Nearby residents submitted 23 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. At a depth of just 3.9 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 34.360°N, -119.462°E. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 23:22:13 UTC	5.4mww	71 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu -18.929°, 169.498°	255.9 km	-	II	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:22 UTC on April 2, 2026, a magnitude 5.4 tremor occurred 71 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu. 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 2.9 — considered weak. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 255.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -18.929°N, 169.498°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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 23:20:58 UTC	2.1ml	25 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska 53.867°, -166.921°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 2, 2026 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 25 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 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 53.867°, -166.921°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 23:09:17 UTC	3.4md	67 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico 19.096°, -66.799°	30.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 67 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico came in on April 2, 2026 at 23:09 UTC. At a depth of 30.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.096°, -66.799°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 23:07:34 UTC	2.4ml	33 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.562°, -151.043°	4.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 33 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on April 2, 2026 at 23:07 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. Geolocation places the event at 63.562°N, -151.043°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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 23:01:59 UTC	2.5ml	39 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.572°, -176.928°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 39 km SSW of Adak, Alaska, logged at 23:01 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.572°, -176.928°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 22:32:35 UTC	2.2ml	6 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska 57.620°, -154.404°	56.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 2, 2026 at 22:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 6 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska. The event originated approximately 56.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 57.620°, -154.404°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 22:21:27 UTC	2.4ml	61 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.407°, -176.167°	26.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 61 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on April 2, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. The event originated approximately 26.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.407°, -176.167°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 22:12:00 UTC	2.5ml	74 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.701°, -164.912°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 2, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 74 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. 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 53.701°, -164.912°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 22:06:23 UTC	3.2md	96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.204°, -64.822°	69.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 22:06 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 69.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.204°, -64.822°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 21:53:53 UTC	4.4mb	127 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.287°, 126.266°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:53 UTC on April 2, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 127 km E of Bitung, Indonesia. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 5.9 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: 1.287°, 126.266°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 21:52:02 UTC	4.6mb	116 km W of Ternate, Indonesia 0.883°, 126.342°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 116 km W of Ternate, Indonesia came in on April 2, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. At a depth of 35.0 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 0.883°N, 126.342°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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 21:46:42 UTC	2.4ml	79 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.335°, -165.754°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 79 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska, logged at 21:46 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 53.335°, -165.754°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 21:44:54 UTC	4.5mb	122 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.372°, 126.447°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 122 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on April 2, 2026, with origin time 21:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.9 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 1.372°N, 126.447°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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 21:35:21 UTC	3.7md	11 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.403°, -64.713°	130.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.7 earthquake 11 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 21:35 UTC on April 2, 2026. At a depth of 130.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 18.403°, -64.713°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 21:29:09 UTC	4.3mb	112 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.058°, 126.405°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 112 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia came in on April 2, 2026 at 21:29 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 6.3 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. Coordinates: 1.058°, 126.405°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 21:06:27 UTC	4.4mb	128 km W of Ternate, Indonesia 0.936°, 126.239°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 128 km W of Ternate, Indonesia at 21:06 UTC on April 2, 2026. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 4.8 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 0.936°, 126.239°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 20:41:50 UTC	2.0ml	31 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.732°, -147.182°	19.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 31 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska on April 2, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 19.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 60.732°, -147.182°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 20:37:40 UTC	2.6ml	66 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.496°, -162.005°	25.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 66 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska at 20:37 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 25.3 km depth. Coordinates: 54.496°, -162.005°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 20:29:35 UTC	2.1ml	17 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho 44.361°, -115.039°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 17 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho on April 2, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. At a depth of just 4.6 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 44.361°N, -115.039°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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 20:22:29 UTC	4.9mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.617°, -29.316°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded in the South Sandwich Islands region on April 2, 2026 at 20:22 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -55.617°, -29.316°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 20:12:15 UTC	2.2ml	26 km WNW of Salamatof, Alaska 60.693°, -151.771°	87.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 26 km WNW of Salamatof, Alaska on April 2, 2026 at 20:12 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 87.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 60.693°, -151.771°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 19:56:17 UTC	3.8md	67 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.937°, -64.710°	95.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:56 UTC on April 2, 2026, a magnitude 3.8 tremor occurred 67 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hypocenter lay at 95.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 18.937°, -64.710°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 19:52:11 UTC	4.6mb	West Chile Rise -41.617°, -85.278°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place near West Chile Rise on April 2, 2026 at 19:52 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -41.617°, -85.278°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 19:48:11 UTC	4.3mb	128 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.256°, 126.265°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 128 km E of Bitung, Indonesia on April 2, 2026 at 19:48 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 5.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 1.256°, 126.265°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 19:42:24 UTC	4.3mb	115 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.028°, 126.082°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 115 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia, logged at 19:42 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 1.028°N, 126.082°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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 19:35:15 UTC	4.3mb	35 km SSE of Finike, Turkey 35.995°, 30.284°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 2, 2026 at 19:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 35 km SSE of Finike, Turkey. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 35.995°, 30.284°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 19:32:08 UTC	4.5mb	111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.166°, 126.094°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia came in on April 2, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 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. Coordinates: 1.166°, 126.094°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 19:31:36 UTC	4.8mb	120 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.225°, 126.194°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 120 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia came in on April 2, 2026 at 19:31 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 5.9 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 1.225°, 126.194°. 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.
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 19:27:26 UTC	2.2ml	57 km S of Ugashik, Alaska 57.000°, -157.465°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 57 km S of Ugashik, Alaska with origin time 19:27 UTC on April 2, 2026. At a depth of just 4.6 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 57.000°N, -157.465°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.

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 2, 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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