Earthquakes on April 8, 2026: 248 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-08 2026-04-08 23:30:06 UTC	2.0ml	43 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 61.313°, -151.816°	98.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 43 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska at 23:30 UTC on April 8, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 98.3 km depth. Coordinates: 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place near Reykjanes Ridge on April 8, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 53.041°N, -35.299°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 23:23:23 UTC	4.2mb	116 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 0.958°, 126.061°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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 km	27	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 2 km SE of Madison, Ohio at 23:17 UTC. The event generated 27 citizen felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 5 km S of Princeton, Canada on April 8, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 49.412°, -120.499°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:42 UTC on April 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 26 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 9.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 64.109°, -152.505°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 180 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 21:40 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: 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 8, 2026 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 57 km S of Unalaska, Alaska. The event originated approximately 58.5 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 53.355°N, -166.598°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 21:29:09 UTC	4.5mb	Reykjanes Ridge 52.963°, -35.380°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 36 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska on April 8, 2026, with origin time 21:28 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 17.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 60.375°, -147.807°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 8, 2026 at 21:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Reykjanes Ridge. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 53.153°, -35.349°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 48 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska came in on April 8, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 159.9 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 60.064°N, -153.445°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 20:22:15 UTC	4.5mb	102 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -11.357°, 162.147°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:31 UTC on April 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 14 km NE of Milford, Utah. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.497°N, -112.911°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 18:21:55 UTC	2.1ml	153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.024°, -140.193°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska at 18:21 UTC on April 8, 2026. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.024°N, -140.193°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 18:10:41 UTC	4.5mb	101 km N of Akutan, Alaska 55.042°, -165.798°	189.4 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 36 km E of Bonanza, Oregon at 17:51 UTC on April 8, 2026. 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. The epicenter is at 42.150°, -120.965°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 45 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii on April 8, 2026, with origin time 17:39 UTC. The event originated approximately 24.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.890°, -155.187°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 77 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on April 8, 2026, with origin time 17:21 UTC. The event originated approximately 9.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 106 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on April 8, 2026 at 16:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 0.991°N, 125.978°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 16:34:52 UTC	2.1ml	94 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 57.055°, -155.707°	66.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 94 km W of Akhiok, Alaska came in on April 8, 2026 at 16:34 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 66.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 57.055°, -155.707°. 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.

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 8, 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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