Earthquakes on April 8, 2026

250
EARTHQUAKES on April 8, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
21 km deep
Normal activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
41
M3.0–3.9
9
M2.0–2.9
49
M1.0–1.9
147

Activity Summary

250
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Earthquake Map — April 8, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — April 8, 2026

Showing 30 of 103 (filtered from 250)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 23:30:06 UTC
2.0ml
43 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska
61.313°, -151.816°
98.3 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 43 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska on April 8, 2026, with origin time 23:30 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 98.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 61.313°, -151.816°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 23:24:22 UTC
4.3mb
Reykjanes Ridge
53.041°, -35.299°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
April 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge, logged at 23:24 UTC. Coming 1 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 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.041°, -35.299°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 23:23:23 UTC
4.2mb
116 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
0.958°, 126.061°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 116 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 8, 2026, with origin time 23:23 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 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 epicenter is at 0.958°, 126.061°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 23:23:03 UTC
4.7mb
Reykjanes Ridge
53.094°, -35.280°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge came in on April 8, 2026 at 23:23 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.094°N, -35.280°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 23:17:34 UTC
2.1ml
2 km SE of Madison, Ohio
41.752°, -81.032°
8.0 km27--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:17 UTC on April 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 2 km SE of Madison, Ohio. 27 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The hypocenter lay at 8.0 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 41.752°, -81.032°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 22:39:53 UTC
2.9md
0 km SSW of Rincón, Puerto Rico
18.336°, -67.251°
83.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 0 km SSW of Rincón, Puerto Rico on April 8, 2026, with origin time 22:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 83.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 18.336°, -67.251°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 22:25:45 UTC
2.1ml
5 km S of Princeton, Canada
49.412°, -120.499°
-0.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km S of Princeton, Canada with origin time 22:25 UTC on April 8, 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 49.412°N, -120.499°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 22:13:51 UTC
4.6mb
170 km SE of Port Blair, India
10.465°, 93.722°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 8, 2026 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 170 km SE of Port Blair, India. 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. Geolocation places the event at 10.465°N, 93.722°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:42:38 UTC
2.1ml
26 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska
64.109°, -152.505°
9.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 26 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska at 21:42 UTC on April 8, 2026. At a depth of 9.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 64.109°N, -152.505°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:40:51 UTC
4.3mb
180 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
49.493°, 157.845°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 8, 2026 at 21:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 180 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. 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. The epicenter is at 49.493°, 157.845°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:37:54 UTC
2.3ml
57 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
53.355°, -166.598°
58.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 57 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on April 8, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 58.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.355°, -166.598°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:37:12 UTC
2.5ml
13 km SE of Sleepy Hollow, Wyoming
44.142°, -105.327°
0.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 13 km SE of Sleepy Hollow, Wyoming with origin time 21:37 UTC on April 8, 2026. At a depth of just 0.0 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. Coordinates: 44.142°, -105.327°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:29:09 UTC
4.5mb
Reykjanes Ridge
52.963°, -35.380°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge at 21:29 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.963°N, -35.380°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:28:42 UTC
2.0ml
36 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska
60.375°, -147.807°
17.2 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 36 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska came in on April 8, 2026 at 21:28 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 17.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.375°N, -147.807°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:20:13 UTC
2.7ml
61 km SE of Adak, Alaska
51.422°, -176.122°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 61 km SE of Adak, Alaska came in on April 8, 2026 at 21:20 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. The epicenter is at 51.422°, -176.122°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:14:20 UTC
4.4mb
Reykjanes Ridge
52.992°, -35.311°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 8, 2026 at 21:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Reykjanes Ridge. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 52.992°, -35.311°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 21:10:01 UTC
4.3mb
Reykjanes Ridge
53.153°, -35.349°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded near Reykjanes Ridge on April 8, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.153°N, -35.349°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 20:40:59 UTC
4.6mb
Kermadec Islands region
-31.989°, -178.187°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded in the Kermadec Islands region on April 8, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -31.989°, -178.187°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 20:32:05 UTC
2.4ml
48 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
60.064°, -153.445°
159.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 48 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on April 8, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 159.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.064°, -153.445°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 20:22:15 UTC
4.5mb
102 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
-11.357°, 162.147°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 20:22 UTC on April 8, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 102 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -11.357°, 162.147°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 19:14:44 UTC
4.6mb
114 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
1.038°, 126.387°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 114 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia with origin time 19:14 UTC on April 8, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 1.038°, 126.387°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 18:34:20 UTC
3.5mb
91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.386°, -169.863°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 3.5 event was detected 91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on April 8, 2026, with origin time 18:34 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. Geolocation places the event at 52.386°N, -169.863°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 18:31:40 UTC
2.0ml
14 km NE of Milford, Utah
38.497°, -112.911°
2.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 14 km NE of Milford, Utah at 18:31 UTC on April 8, 2026. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.1 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. Coordinates: 38.497°, -112.911°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 18:21:55 UTC
2.1ml
153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska
61.024°, -140.193°
6.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on April 8, 2026, with origin time 18:21 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.024°, -140.193°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 18:10:41 UTC
4.5mb
101 km N of Akutan, Alaska
55.042°, -165.798°
189.4 km-I-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 101 km N of Akutan, Alaska at 18:10 UTC on April 8, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.5 (weak). This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 189.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 55.042°, -165.798°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 17:51:23 UTC
2.3ml
36 km E of Bonanza, Oregon
42.150°, -120.965°
2.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 36 km E of Bonanza, Oregon on April 8, 2026, with origin time 17:51 UTC. At a depth of just 2.6 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 42.150°N, -120.965°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 17:39:10 UTC
2.4ml
45 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii
18.890°, -155.187°
24.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 45 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii came in on April 8, 2026 at 17:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 24.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.890°N, -155.187°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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 17:21:52 UTC
2.1ml
77 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska
54.458°, -161.711°
9.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 77 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska came in on April 8, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 54.458°, -161.711°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 17:02:44 UTC
2.9ml
115 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska
53.729°, -164.164°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 17:02 UTC on April 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 115 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 53.729°, -164.164°. 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.
2026-04-08
2026-04-08 16:58:03 UTC
4.3mb
106 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
0.991°, 125.978°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 106 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia with origin time 16:58 UTC on April 8, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 0.991°, 125.978°. 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.
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
Click any row to see additional technical details.

About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on April 8, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.