Earthquakes on April 9, 2026: 270 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 23:57:48 UTC	4.6mb	15 km E of Coayllo, Peru -12.745°, -76.328°	61.6 km	8	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 15 km E of Coayllo, Peru with origin time 23:57 UTC on April 9, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (8) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 61.6 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 -12.745°, -76.328°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 23:26:35 UTC	4.5mb	186 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam 11.877°, 143.692°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 186 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam at 23:26 UTC on April 9, 2026. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 4.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 11.877°, 143.692°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 23:10:09 UTC	2.4ml	30 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.516°, -151.122°	2.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 30 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on April 9, 2026 at 23:10 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. Coordinates: 63.516°, -151.122°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 22:49:29 UTC	4.2mb	70 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.268°, 157.442°	79.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 70 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia came in on April 9, 2026 at 22:49 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 79.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.268°, 157.442°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 22:25:20 UTC	4.7mb	135 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China 42.378°, 84.727°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 135 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China, logged at 22:25 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 42.378°, 84.727°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 22:06:33 UTC	4.4mb	60 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands -11.059°, 166.231°	138.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 60 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands came in on April 9, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. At a depth of 138.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -11.059°, 166.231°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 21:59:37 UTC	5.2mb	South Shetland Islands -61.076°, -55.889°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 9, 2026 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near South Shetland Islands. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on April 9, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -61.076°, -55.889°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 21:59:20 UTC	5.0mb	South Shetland Islands -61.000°, -55.973°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near South Shetland Islands with origin time 21:59 UTC on April 9, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -61.000°, -55.973°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 21:49:39 UTC	2.4ml	74 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.510°, -175.729°	30.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 74 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on April 9, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 30.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.510°, -175.729°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 21:26:57 UTC	2.2ml	92 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 54.111°, -164.058°	68.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 92 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska on April 9, 2026, with origin time 21:26 UTC. The event originated approximately 68.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 54.111°, -164.058°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 21:18:51 UTC	2.2ml	82 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.544°, -165.016°	26.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 82 km SE of Akutan, Alaska came in on April 9, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.544°, -165.016°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 21:03:09 UTC	2.0ml	51 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.699°, -104.142°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 9, 2026 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 51 km W of Mentone, Texas. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.9 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 31.699°N, -104.142°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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:42:40 UTC	4.9mb	Fiji region -20.606°, -178.183°	531.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the Fiji region at 20:42 UTC on April 9, 2026. At 531.1 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -20.606°, -178.183°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:42:33 UTC	2.1ml	3 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.177°, -155.457°	31.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 20:42 UTC on April 9, 2026. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 31.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.177°, -155.457°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:40:51 UTC	2.3ml	24 km NW of Stanley, Idaho 44.351°, -115.188°	0.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 24 km NW of Stanley, Idaho at 20:40 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 0.2 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: 44.351°, -115.188°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:33:18 UTC	2.8ml	21 km NW of Stanley, Idaho 44.340°, -115.140°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:33 UTC on April 9, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 21 km NW of Stanley, Idaho. 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 44.340°, -115.140°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:22:01 UTC	2.1ml	57 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.239°, -153.273°	153.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:22 UTC on April 9, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 57 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska. The event originated approximately 153.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 60.239°N, -153.273°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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:20:00 UTC	4.5mb	82 km NE of Wabag, Papua New Guinea -4.941°, 144.224°	90.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 82 km NE of Wabag, Papua New Guinea on April 9, 2026, with origin time 20:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 90.8 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 -4.941°N, 144.224°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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:18:27 UTC	4.4mb	118 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.298°, 126.182°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 118 km E of Bitung, Indonesia on April 9, 2026 at 20:18 UTC. 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 1.298°, 126.182°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:03:55 UTC	2.5md	66 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.374°, -125.067°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 66 km W of Petrolia, CA on April 9, 2026 at 20:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.374°, -125.067°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 20:02:23 UTC	4.2mb	83 km SE of Phek, India 25.188°, 95.136°	113.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 83 km SE of Phek, India on April 9, 2026 at 20:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 113.5 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 25.188°N, 95.136°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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 19:06:27 UTC	4.4mb	21 km SSW of Kāzerūn, Iran 29.435°, 51.594°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 21 km SSW of Kāzerūn, Iran, logged at 19:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 29.435°N, 51.594°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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 19:04:38 UTC	2.4ml	43 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 61.372°, -151.735°	93.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 43 km NW of Beluga, Alaska, logged at 19:04 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 93.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 61.372°N, -151.735°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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 18:59:32 UTC	2.5ml	68 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.286°, -176.908°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 68 km SSW of Adak, Alaska, logged at 18:59 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.286°, -176.908°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 18:58:47 UTC	4.4mb	44 km SSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala 13.583°, -91.038°	46.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 9, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 44 km SSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala. The hypocenter lay at 46.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 13.583°, -91.038°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 18:54:24 UTC	5.1mww	Izu Islands, Japan region 30.841°, 141.885°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded in the Izu Islands, Japan region on April 9, 2026 at 18:54 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 30.841°N, 141.885°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 18:51:50 UTC	2.8md	11 km SW of Covelo, CA 39.727°, -123.344°	4.8 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 11 km SW of Covelo, CA at 18:51 UTC on April 9, 2026. At a depth of just 4.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.727°N, -123.344°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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 18:43:29 UTC	2.6md	11 km SW of Covelo, CA 39.728°, -123.348°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:43 UTC on April 9, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 11 km SW of Covelo, CA. The hypocenter lay at 6.4 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 39.728°N, -123.348°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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 18:43:06 UTC	2.1ml	6 km NNW of Lofall, Washington 47.864°, -122.694°	-0.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 6 km NNW of Lofall, Washington, logged at 18:43 UTC. At a depth of just -0.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 47.864°, -122.694°. 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.
2026-04-09 2026-04-09 18:29:54 UTC	2.2ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.660°, -104.311°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on April 9, 2026 at 18:29 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 6.9 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 31.660°N, -104.311°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.

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 9, 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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