Earthquakes on April 3, 2026: 324 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 23:57:47 UTC	3.4md	89 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.124°, -64.642°	36.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.4 event was detected 89 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on April 3, 2026, with origin time 23:57 UTC. The event originated approximately 36.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.124°, -64.642°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 23:47:02 UTC	2.4ml	102 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.005°, -167.030°	20.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 102 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 20.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 53.005°, -167.030°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 23:39:04 UTC	4.4mb	110 km W of Ternate, Indonesia 0.933°, 126.401°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 110 km W of Ternate, Indonesia at 23:39 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 0.933°, 126.401°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 23:04:12 UTC	4.2mb	280 km E of Sola, Vanuatu -14.195°, 170.124°	627.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 280 km E of Sola, Vanuatu at 23:04 UTC. At 627.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -14.195°, 170.124°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 23:02:42 UTC	4.3mb	114 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.331°, 126.507°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 114 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia at 23:02 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 23 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 1.331°N, 126.507°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 22:52:15 UTC	2.5ml	54 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.159°, -116.692°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 54 km NE of Valmy, Nevada came in on April 3, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 10.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 41.159°, -116.692°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 22:49:49 UTC	4.7mb	133 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.404°, 126.354°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected 133 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on April 3, 2026, with origin time 22:49 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 22 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 1.404°N, 126.354°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 22:35:38 UTC	2.3ml	47 km S of False Pass, Alaska 54.432°, -163.426°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 47 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 22:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 54.432°, -163.426°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 22:33:00 UTC	4.5mb	127 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.070°, 126.277°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 127 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on April 3, 2026, with origin time 22:33 UTC. Coming 22 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: 1.070°, 126.277°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 22:13:05 UTC	3.5ml	12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 32.030°, -103.282°	6.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.5 earthquake 12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico at 22:13 UTC on April 3, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 6.0 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 32.030°N, -103.282°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 21:56:15 UTC	2.5ml	85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.390°, -169.743°	15.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on April 3, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 15.4 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 52.390°, -169.743°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 21:53:17 UTC	2.8ml	88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.363°, -169.764°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on April 3, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. The event originated approximately 8.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.363°, -169.764°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 21:49:24 UTC	2.5ml	49 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 61.423°, -151.792°	95.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 49 km NW of Beluga, Alaska, logged at 21:49 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 95.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 61.423°N, -151.792°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 21:31:46 UTC	2.2md	2 km N of Hayward, CA 37.665°, -122.076°	4.6 km	39	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 2 km N of Hayward, CA with origin time 21:31 UTC on April 3, 2026. 39 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. 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. The epicenter is at 37.665°, -122.076°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 21:27:46 UTC	4.3mb	101 km S of Yudomari, Japan 29.337°, 130.294°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:27 UTC on April 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 101 km S of Yudomari, Japan. 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: 29.337°, 130.294°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 21:19:34 UTC	4.9mb	119 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.292°, 126.189°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 119 km E of Bitung, Indonesia at 21:19 UTC. 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 1.292°N, 126.189°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 21:19:06 UTC	5.1mb	128 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.450°, 126.280°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 128 km E of Bitung, Indonesia came in on April 3, 2026 at 21:19 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. Geolocation places the event at 1.450°N, 126.280°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 21:14:06 UTC	4.2mb	92 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.048°, 125.867°	49.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:14 UTC on April 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 92 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 49.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 1.048°, 125.867°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:55:04 UTC	4.2mb	57 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.026°, -66.843°	196.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 57 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina at 20:55 UTC on April 3, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 196.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -24.026°N, -66.843°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:48:52 UTC	2.0ml	54 km SE of Chignik, Alaska 55.901°, -157.879°	29.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 54 km SE of Chignik, Alaska came in on April 3, 2026 at 20:48 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 55.901°, -157.879°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:36:45 UTC	4.2mb	209 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.840°, -178.716°	581.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 209 km E of Levuka, Fiji on April 3, 2026, with origin time 20:36 UTC. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At 581.1 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -17.840°, -178.716°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:36:35 UTC	4.1mb	113 km W of Ternate, Indonesia 0.901°, 126.372°	47.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 113 km W of Ternate, Indonesia on April 3, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 47.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 0.901°, 126.372°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:34:44 UTC	2.5ml	89 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.333°, -169.736°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 89 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 2.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 11.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.333°, -169.736°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:29:22 UTC	2.0ml	38 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska 57.043°, -154.788°	0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 38 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska on April 3, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. At a depth of just 0.7 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 57.043°N, -154.788°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:15:52 UTC	2.2ml	23 km NE of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii 19.735°, -154.812°	43.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 23 km NE of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii. The event originated approximately 43.9 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 19.735°N, -154.812°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:08:47 UTC	4.6mb	41 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.990°, 167.456°	121.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 41 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on April 3, 2026 at 20:08 UTC. The event originated approximately 121.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -14.990°, 167.456°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:08:31 UTC	2.7ml	90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.520°, -160.412°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 20:08 UTC on April 3, 2026. 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 54.520°, -160.412°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 20:00:54 UTC	2.3md	3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.944°, -66.890°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico on April 3, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 13.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 17.944°, -66.890°. 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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 19:56:23 UTC	2.2md	3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.938°, -66.898°	14.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico at 19:56 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. At a depth of 14.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.938°N, -66.898°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.
2026-04-03 2026-04-03 19:27:17 UTC	4.1mb	123 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.146°, 126.334°	56.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 123 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia, logged at 19:27 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 5.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 56.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 1.146°, 126.334°. 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.

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 3, 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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