Earthquakes on April 6, 2026: 265 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 23:58:36 UTC	4.7mb	West Chile Rise -41.202°, -86.878°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 6, 2026 at 23:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near West Chile Rise. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -41.202°N, -86.878°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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 23:49:47 UTC	2.2ml	19 km WNW of Pawnee, Texas 28.749°, -98.173°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 19 km WNW of Pawnee, Texas with origin time 23:49 UTC on April 6, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 28.749°N, -98.173°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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 23:35:33 UTC	3.0ml	256 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.551°, -148.528°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 256 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska came in on April 6, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 56.551°, -148.528°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 23:34:38 UTC	3.8mb	234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.815°, 176.191°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 23:34 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.2 (weak). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.815°, 176.191°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 23:31:25 UTC	4.3mb	142 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador 12.203°, -89.446°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 142 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador on April 6, 2026, with origin time 23:31 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 12.203°, -89.446°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 23:25:30 UTC	2.3ml	53 km S of Akhiok, Alaska 56.465°, -154.197°	58.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 53 km S of Akhiok, Alaska at 23:25 UTC on April 6, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 58.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 56.465°, -154.197°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 23:19:27 UTC	4.2mb	123 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.119°, 126.187°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 123 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 6, 2026 at 23:19 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 1.119°N, 126.187°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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 23:13:56 UTC	4.3mb	109 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 0.904°, 125.955°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 109 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia came in on April 6, 2026 at 23:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 0.904°, 125.955°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 22:36:40 UTC	2.2ml	7 km S of Funny River, Alaska 60.431°, -150.772°	75.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 7 km S of Funny River, Alaska at 22:36 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 75.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.431°, -150.772°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 22:28:41 UTC	2.9ml	95 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.403°, -169.969°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 95 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 22:28 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.403°, -169.969°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 22:26:27 UTC	2.0ml	49 km NE of Livengood, Alaska 65.825°, -147.754°	2.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 49 km NE of Livengood, Alaska came in on April 6, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. At a depth of just 2.8 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 65.825°N, -147.754°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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 22:22:03 UTC	2.2ml	57 km S of Kingston, Nevada 38.696°, -117.155°	16.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
April 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 57 km S of Kingston, Nevada, logged at 22:22 UTC. At a depth of 16.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.696°, -117.155°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 22:20:58 UTC	3.0ml	248 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.953°, 176.538°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 248 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 22:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.953°, 176.538°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 22:05:57 UTC	2.7ml	4 km N of Stanton, Texas 32.167°, -101.796°	8.3 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 4 km N of Stanton, Texas came in on April 6, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.167°, -101.796°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 21:38:44 UTC	4.4mb	135 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.455°, 126.360°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 6, 2026 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 135 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 1.455°, 126.360°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 21:21:13 UTC	4.6mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 22.718°, 144.639°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region with origin time 21:21 UTC on April 6, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 22.718°, 144.639°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 21:18:00 UTC	4.2mb	194 km N of Manado, Indonesia 3.235°, 124.770°	199.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 194 km N of Manado, Indonesia with origin time 21:18 UTC on April 6, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 199.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 3.235°, 124.770°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 21:06:33 UTC	3.0ml	13 km N of Tecate, B.C., MX 32.685°, -116.659°	24.3 km	222	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 13 km N of Tecate, B.C., MX with origin time 21:06 UTC on April 6, 2026. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 222 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.5 — considered light. 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 32.685°N, -116.659°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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 20:52:43 UTC	4.6mb	171 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.333°, 160.854°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 171 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 20:52 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.333°N, 160.854°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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 20:33:15 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.072°, -178.078°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected south of the Kermadec Islands on April 6, 2026, with origin time 20:33 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -32.072°N, -178.078°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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 20:31:16 UTC	2.2ml	19 km WNW of Pawnee, Texas 28.747°, -98.175°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:31 UTC on April 6, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 19 km WNW of Pawnee, Texas. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 6.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 28.747°, -98.175°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 20:01:35 UTC	4.4mwr	9 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico 32.691°, -104.424°	5.0 km	171	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 9 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico on April 6, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 5.2 (strong). The USGS received 171 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.691°, -104.424°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 19:42:48 UTC	2.6ml	20 km WNW of Mentone, Texas 31.749°, -103.813°	7.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 20 km WNW of Mentone, Texas, logged at 19:42 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.7 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. Coordinates: 31.749°, -103.813°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 19:33:00 UTC	3.2ml	90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.531°, -160.352°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:33 UTC on April 6, 2026, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.1, classified as weak shaking. 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: 54.531°, -160.352°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 19:23:40 UTC	4.4mb	27 km ESE of Churāchāndpur, India 24.235°, 93.919°	77.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 27 km ESE of Churāchāndpur, India with origin time 19:23 UTC on April 6, 2026. The event originated approximately 77.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 24.235°N, 93.919°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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 19:18:51 UTC	2.8ml	14 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico 32.640°, -104.429°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 14 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico at 19:18 UTC on April 6, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 32.640°N, -104.429°E. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 19:02:07 UTC	2.6ml	72 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.391°, -175.932°	22.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 6, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 72 km SE of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 22.7 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 51.391°, -175.932°. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 19:00:51 UTC	2.6ml	74 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.357°, -175.948°	18.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 74 km SE of Adak, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. At a depth of 18.2 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 51.357°N, -175.948°E. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 18:41:44 UTC	3.4md	71 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.787°, -64.317°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 71 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 18:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 18.787°N, -64.317°E. 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.
2026-04-06 2026-04-06 17:54:33 UTC	2.3ml	60 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska 58.282°, -155.969°	148.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 60 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska on April 6, 2026, with origin time 17:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 148.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 58.282°N, -155.969°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.

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 6, 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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