Earthquakes on April 5, 2026: 275 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:43:50 UTC	2.9ml	99 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.968°, -163.548°	24.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:43 UTC on April 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 99 km S of False Pass, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 24.3 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 53.968°N, -163.548°E. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:43:46 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.105°, -178.261°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:43 UTC on April 5, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred south of the Kermadec Islands. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -32.105°, -178.261°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:31:29 UTC	4.4mb	122 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga -17.692°, -174.566°	80.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 122 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga on April 5, 2026, with origin time 23:31 UTC. The event originated approximately 80.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -17.692°, -174.566°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:31:19 UTC	3.0ml	37 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska 60.392°, -147.845°	7.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 37 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska on April 5, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 7.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.392°N, -147.845°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:27:42 UTC	4.3mb	199 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia -6.560°, 131.206°	74.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 5, 2026 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 199 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 74.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -6.560°, 131.206°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:17:53 UTC	4.0mb	11 km E of Machida, Japan 35.528°, 139.576°	138.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 11 km E of Machida, Japan with origin time 23:17 UTC on April 5, 2026. The event originated approximately 138.6 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 35.528°, 139.576°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:17:46 UTC	3.5mb	89 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.607°, -175.407°	47.7 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 89 km ESE of Adak, Alaska at 23:17 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.4, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 47.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.607°, -175.407°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:14:50 UTC	2.3ml	10 km E of Halfway, Oregon 44.896°, -116.980°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km E of Halfway, Oregon at 23:14 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 44.896°, -116.980°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:12:42 UTC	2.2ml	41 km NNW of Chignik Lagoon, Alaska 56.666°, -158.739°	13.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 41 km NNW of Chignik Lagoon, Alaska at 23:12 UTC on April 5, 2026. At a depth of 13.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 56.666°, -158.739°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 23:04:31 UTC	4.0mb	290 km WSW of Houma, Tonga -22.221°, -177.880°	316.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 290 km WSW of Houma, Tonga at 23:04 UTC. At 316.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -22.221°N, -177.880°E. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 22:56:07 UTC	4.5mb	77 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina -22.870°, -66.439°	249.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 77 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina at 22:56 UTC on April 5, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 249.8 km depth. The epicenter is at -22.870°, -66.439°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 22:54:33 UTC	2.5ml	5 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.372°, -150.083°	43.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 5 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska at 22:54 UTC on April 5, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 43.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.372°N, -150.083°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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 22:21:54 UTC	2.1ml	84 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 56.841°, -155.546°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 5, 2026 at 22:21 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 84 km W of Akhiok, Alaska. The event originated approximately 8.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.841°, -155.546°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 22:18:02 UTC	4.5mb	125 km W of Ternate, Indonesia 0.934°, 126.266°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 125 km W of Ternate, Indonesia on April 5, 2026, with origin time 22:18 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 0.934°N, 126.266°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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 22:14:12 UTC	4.7mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -33.670°, -179.064°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands came in on April 5, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -33.670°N, -179.064°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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 22:10:50 UTC	2.6ml	95 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska 55.131°, -158.505°	4.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 95 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska came in on April 5, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. At a depth of just 4.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 55.131°, -158.505°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 22:03:39 UTC	2.0ml	72 km N of Aleneva, Alaska 58.711°, -152.772°	64.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 72 km N of Aleneva, Alaska on April 5, 2026, with origin time 22:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 64.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 58.711°, -152.772°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 21:52:34 UTC	4.7mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.115°, -178.062°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place south of the Kermadec Islands on April 5, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. Coming 9 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: -32.115°, -178.062°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 21:41:53 UTC	4.0ml	3 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.201°, -155.442°	8.1 km	56	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 3 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii on April 5, 2026, with origin time 21:41 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Nearby residents submitted 56 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.8 — considered moderate. The event originated approximately 8.1 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 19.201°N, -155.442°E. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 21:25:00 UTC	2.7md	11 km SW of Ridgemark, CA 36.745°, -121.460°	7.7 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:25 UTC on April 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 11 km SW of Ridgemark, CA. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 7.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.745°, -121.460°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 21:05:57 UTC	2.0ml	12 km SSE of Princeton, Canada 49.352°, -120.477°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 12 km SSE of Princeton, Canada at 21:05 UTC on April 5, 2026. At a depth of just -0.4 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 49.352°N, -120.477°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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 20:33:25 UTC	2.5md	1 km W of Santa Clara, Puerto Rico 18.217°, -66.147°	29.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 1 km W of Santa Clara, Puerto Rico with origin time 20:33 UTC on April 5, 2026. The event originated approximately 29.9 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 18.217°N, -66.147°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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 20:30:56 UTC	2.3md	5 km SW of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico 18.125°, -66.757°	19.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 5 km SW of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico with origin time 20:30 UTC on April 5, 2026. The event originated approximately 19.4 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 18.125°, -66.757°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 20:22:30 UTC	2.3ml	78 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.733°, -164.789°	50.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:22 UTC on April 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 78 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 50.2 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 53.733°N, -164.789°E. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 20:09:54 UTC	2.1ml	95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.388°, -139.423°	3.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on April 5, 2026 at 20:09 UTC. At a depth of just 3.7 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 60.388°, -139.423°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 19:41:01 UTC	2.0md	26 km SE of Kettleman City, CA 35.817°, -119.796°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 26 km SE of Kettleman City, CA came in on April 5, 2026 at 19:41 UTC. At a depth of 5.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 35.817°, -119.796°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 18:55:03 UTC	4.5mb	107 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.202°, 126.508°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 107 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia came in on April 5, 2026 at 18:55 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.202°, 126.508°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 18:50:32 UTC	3.7mb	91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.460°, -169.952°	10.5 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 5, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck 91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.9, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 10.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.460°, -169.952°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 18:46:33 UTC	2.3md	8 km WNW of Randleman, North Carolina 35.853°, -79.892°	0.1 km	13	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 8 km WNW of Randleman, North Carolina on April 5, 2026 at 18:46 UTC. The event generated 13 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of just 0.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 35.853°, -79.892°. 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.
2026-04-05 2026-04-05 18:32:01 UTC	4.2mb	24 km NNE of Hanyuan, China 33.051°, 106.306°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 24 km NNE of Hanyuan, China at 18:32 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 33.051°, 106.306°. 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.

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 5, 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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