Earthquakes on April 12, 2026: 254 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 23:54:24 UTC	4.4mb	41 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.492°, 70.813°	153.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 41 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan at 23:54 UTC. At a depth of 153.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 36.492°N, 70.813°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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 23:54:00 UTC	4.4mb	51 km NNW of Itoigawa, Japan 37.475°, 137.690°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:54 UTC on April 12, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 51 km NNW of Itoigawa, Japan. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.475°, 137.690°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 22:57:24 UTC	4.3mb	116 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.324°, 126.480°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 116 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia came in on April 12, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.324°, 126.480°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 21:57:30 UTC	2.8ml	61 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.560°, -175.895°	44.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 61 km SE of Adak, Alaska at 21:57 UTC on April 12, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 44.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.560°, -175.895°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 21:48:39 UTC	4.5mb	202 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -11.553°, 163.399°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 12, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 202 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. 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 -11.553°N, 163.399°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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 21:31:14 UTC	2.1ml	13 km NE of Milford, Utah 38.492°, -112.911°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km NE of Milford, Utah came in on April 12, 2026 at 21:31 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.1 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. The epicenter is at 38.492°, -112.911°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 21:09:09 UTC	3.6mb	95 km S of King Cove, Alaska 54.203°, -162.424°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:09 UTC on April 12, 2026, a magnitude 3.6 tremor occurred 95 km S of King Cove, Alaska. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.1 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.203°, -162.424°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 21:02:53 UTC	2.9ml	118 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska 53.459°, -170.407°	183.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 118 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on April 12, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 183.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.459°N, -170.407°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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 21:00:36 UTC	4.6mb	6 km E of Chita, Colombia 6.198°, -72.416°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 6 km E of Chita, Colombia came in on April 12, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 6.198°N, -72.416°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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:52:14 UTC	4.4mb	Kuril Islands 48.314°, 152.812°	146.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kuril Islands at 20:52 UTC on April 12, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 146.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 48.314°, 152.812°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:44:27 UTC	3.4ml	13 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii 19.326°, -155.202°	6.1 km	21	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 13 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 20:44 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Nearby residents submitted 21 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.8 — considered light. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.326°N, -155.202°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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:41:16 UTC	4.6mb	188 km SSE of Atka, Alaska 50.726°, -172.842°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 188 km SSE of Atka, Alaska on April 12, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.3, classified as weak shaking. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 50.726°, -172.842°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:27:09 UTC	2.5ml	96 km S of King Cove, Alaska 54.195°, -162.359°	11.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 96 km S of King Cove, Alaska with origin time 20:27 UTC on April 12, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 11.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.195°, -162.359°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:19:16 UTC	3.1ml	94 km S of King Cove, Alaska 54.216°, -162.366°	10.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 94 km S of King Cove, Alaska on April 12, 2026, with origin time 20:19 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 10.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.216°, -162.366°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:14:10 UTC	5.1mww	93 km S of King Cove, Alaska 54.224°, -162.376°	35.0 km	6	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 93 km S of King Cove, Alaska on April 12, 2026 at 20:14 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:11:12 UTC	2.0ml	11 km W of Wasco, CA 35.613°, -119.460°	28.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 11 km W of Wasco, CA on April 12, 2026 at 20:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 28.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 35.613°, -119.460°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:06:58 UTC	4.8mww	192 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -11.594°, 163.251°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:06 UTC on April 12, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 192 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. 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. Geolocation places the event at -11.594°N, 163.251°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 20:05:14 UTC	4.9mb	98 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.814°, 155.799°	70.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 98 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia with origin time 20:05 UTC on April 12, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 70.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 49.814°, 155.799°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 19:56:52 UTC	2.3ml	67 km N of Akutan, Alaska 54.739°, -165.718°	131.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 67 km N of Akutan, Alaska on April 12, 2026, with origin time 19:56 UTC. The event originated approximately 131.6 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 54.739°N, -165.718°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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 19:48:42 UTC	4.3mb	182 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -11.495°, 163.220°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 182 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on April 12, 2026 at 19:48 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. The epicenter is at -11.495°, 163.220°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 19:46:54 UTC	2.4ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.656°, -104.414°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on April 12, 2026 at 19:46 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.656°, -104.414°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 19:43:51 UTC	4.5mb	90 km ENE of Yigo Village, Guam 13.927°, 145.628°	100.7 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 90 km ENE of Yigo Village, Guam on April 12, 2026 at 19:43 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 100.7 km depth. Coordinates: 13.927°, 145.628°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 19:27:44 UTC	4.3mb	South Sandwich Islands region -58.637°, -24.863°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region, logged at 19:27 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -58.637°N, -24.863°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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 19:02:28 UTC	3.9mb	14 km SW of Rodotópi, Greece 39.615°, 20.614°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 14 km SW of Rodotópi, Greece, logged at 19:02 UTC. 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 39.615°, 20.614°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 18:52:52 UTC	2.9ml	99 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.769°, -178.070°	149.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 99 km W of Adak, Alaska on April 12, 2026 at 18:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 149.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 51.769°, -178.070°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 18:47:52 UTC	2.5ml	18 km W of Fairview, Wyoming 42.657°, -111.203°	6.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 18 km W of Fairview, Wyoming at 18:47 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 42.657°, -111.203°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 18:46:00 UTC	4.7mb	62 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan 38.676°, 49.561°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected 62 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan on April 12, 2026, with origin time 18:46 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. The epicenter is at 38.676°, 49.561°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 18:18:37 UTC	2.0ml	25 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 37.544°, -117.743°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 25 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada on April 12, 2026, with origin time 18:18 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.544°, -117.743°. 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.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 17:53:48 UTC	4.1mb	Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.573°, 145.584°	204.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on April 12, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 204.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.573°N, 145.584°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 17:28:07 UTC	2.4ml	17 km ESE of Harrison, Montana 45.642°, -111.574°	4.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 17 km ESE of Harrison, Montana, logged at 17:28 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 4.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 45.642°, -111.574°. 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.

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 12, 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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