Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 23:46:10 UTC	2.1ml	65 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska 62.923°, -148.170°	56.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 65 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska at 23:46 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 56.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.923°, -148.170°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 23:37:55 UTC	3.1ml	7 km NNW of Banning, CA 33.984°, -116.907°	8.7 km	62	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 7 km NNW of Banning, CA at 23:37 UTC on April 4, 2026. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Nearby residents submitted 62 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.0 — considered light. At a depth of 8.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 33.984°N, -116.907°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 23:36:01 UTC	4.3mb	125 km WNW of Korla, China 42.038°, 84.691°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 125 km WNW of Korla, China. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 42.038°N, 84.691°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 23:35:55 UTC	4.4mb	81 km SSW of Yulara, Australia -25.941°, 130.745°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 81 km SSW of Yulara, Australia with origin time 23:35 UTC on April 4, 2026. Coming 5 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 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -25.941°, 130.745°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 23:08:58 UTC	2.4ml	93 km SE of King Cove, Alaska 54.369°, -161.499°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 93 km SE of King Cove, Alaska at 23:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 54.369°N, -161.499°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 22:57:03 UTC	2.0ml	94 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.492°, -160.552°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 94 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at 22:57 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. At a depth of 6.6 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 54.492°N, -160.552°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 22:49:40 UTC	2.0ml	45 km ENE of Warm River, Idaho 44.278°, -110.802°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 45 km ENE of Warm River, Idaho on April 4, 2026 at 22:49 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 44.278°, -110.802°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 22:47:42 UTC	4.2mb	Bonin Islands, Japan region 28.377°, 143.617°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Bonin Islands, Japan region at 22:47 UTC on April 4, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 28.377°N, 143.617°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 22:37:50 UTC	4.5mb	112 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.447°, 126.615°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 112 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia at 22:37 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 5.0 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: 1.447°, 126.615°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 22:31:19 UTC	5.0mb	Kermadec Islands region -31.500°, -177.992°	19.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region, logged at 22:31 UTC. At a depth of 19.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -31.500°, -177.992°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 22:28:50 UTC	4.2mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.007°, 179.884°	536.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on April 4, 2026, with origin time 22:28 UTC. At 536.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -24.007°, 179.884°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 22:04:38 UTC	2.5ml	30 km NNW of Dotsero, Colorado 39.922°, -107.134°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 30 km NNW of Dotsero, Colorado on April 4, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.922°, -107.134°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 22:04:13 UTC	2.0ml	22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas 31.760°, -103.828°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:04 UTC on April 4, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas. Coming 1 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 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 31.760°, -103.828°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 21:54:15 UTC	4.3mb	119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.226°, 126.399°	37.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on April 4, 2026 at 21:54 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 37.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.226°, 126.399°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 21:50:45 UTC	4.3mb	148 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 50.998°, 158.479°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 148 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia with origin time 21:50 UTC on April 4, 2026. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 50.998°, 158.479°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 21:23:59 UTC	4.4mwr	9 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan 24.050°, 121.662°	23.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 9 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan at 21:23 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 23.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 24.050°, 121.662°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:53:54 UTC	4.3mb	123 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.363°, 126.431°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 123 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia at 20:53 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 1.363°N, 126.431°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:42:10 UTC	2.7ml	22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas 31.762°, -103.830°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026 at 20:42 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas. 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 event originated approximately 7.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 31.762°, -103.830°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:18:21 UTC	4.6mb	126 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.453°, 126.460°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 126 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia on April 4, 2026 at 20:18 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 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 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 1.453°, 126.460°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:16:25 UTC	5.0mb	122 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.464°, 126.511°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 122 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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 1.464°N, 126.511°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:11:27 UTC	4.6mb	126 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.410°, 126.434°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 126 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia, logged at 20:11 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 1.410°N, 126.434°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:06:14 UTC	2.2ml	17 km W of Union City, Oklahoma 35.405°, -98.138°	7.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 17 km W of Union City, Oklahoma. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.4 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 35.405°, -98.138°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:05:34 UTC	3.2md	54 km WSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 17.583°, -65.242°	12.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 54 km WSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on April 4, 2026 at 20:05 UTC. At a depth of 12.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 17.583°, -65.242°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:04:56 UTC	4.4mb	129 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.156°, 126.277°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:04 UTC on April 4, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 129 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 1.156°N, 126.277°E. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:03:55 UTC	4.2mb	121 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.256°, 126.206°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 121 km E of Bitung, Indonesia came in on April 4, 2026 at 20:03 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 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 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 1.256°, 126.206°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 20:02:11 UTC	3.7mb	128 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.230°, -159.907°	27.6 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded 128 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 20:02 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.6, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 27.6 km depth. Coordinates: 54.230°, -159.907°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 19:33:44 UTC	2.2ml	123 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.782°, -163.927°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 123 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska at 19:33 UTC on April 4, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.5 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.782°N, -163.927°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 19:33:01 UTC	2.1md	2 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.950°, -66.917°	15.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 2 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico on April 4, 2026 at 19:33 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. At a depth of 15.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.950°N, -66.917°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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 19:18:22 UTC	4.1mb	103 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.818°, 146.757°	94.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 103 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea at 19:18 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 94.8 km depth. The epicenter is at -5.818°, 146.757°. 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.
2026-04-04 2026-04-04 18:59:13 UTC	4.7mb	121 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.389°, 126.467°	25.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:59 UTC on April 4, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 121 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 25.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.389°, 126.467°. 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.

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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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