Earthquakes on April 12, 2026
255
EARTHQUAKES on April 12, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
2
M4.0–4.9
36
M3.0–3.9
29
M2.0–2.9
69
M1.0–1.9
119
Activity Summary
255
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
2
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.2
193 km WSW of Sinabang, Indonesia
02:40 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
93 km S of King Cove, Alaska
20:14 UTC · 35.0 km deep
Felt by 6
4.9
98 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
20:05 UTC · 70.0 km deep
4.9
Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
01:09 UTC · 233.9 km deep
4.8
192 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
20:06 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
144 km WSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia
11:50 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.7
62 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan
18:46 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.6
6 km E of Chita, Colombia
21:00 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — April 12, 2026

All Earthquakes — April 12, 2026
Showing 30 of 136 (filtered from 255)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| 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 22:16:52 UTC | 2.9ml | 31 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.618°, -105.147° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 31 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming came in on April 12, 2026 at 22:16 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 43.618°N, -105.147°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 21:57:31 UTC | 2.6ml | 55 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.633°, -175.926° | 50.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 55 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on April 12, 2026, with origin time 21:57 UTC. The event originated approximately 50.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.633°, -175.926°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-12 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 → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 13 km NE of Milford, Utah on April 12, 2026 at 21:31 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.492°N, -112.911°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 21:09:06 UTC | 3.7mb | 93 km S of King Cove, Alaska 54.226°, -162.377° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 93 km S of King Cove, Alaska with origin time 21:09 UTC on April 12, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 54.226°, -162.377°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 21:02:53 UTC | 2.9ml | 113 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska 53.455°, -170.333° | 184.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 113 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska on April 12, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 184.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 53.455°, -170.333°. 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 → |
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place 13 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii on April 12, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 21 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.8 (light). The hypocenter lay at 6.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 19.326°, -155.202°. 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 → |
On April 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 96 km S of King Cove, Alaska at 20:27 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 11.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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 → |
April 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 11 km W of Wasco, CA, logged at 20:11 UTC. At a depth of 28.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 67 km N of Akutan, Alaska came in on April 12, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 131.6 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 54.739°, -165.718°. 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 → |
April 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 19:46 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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 → |
A magnitude 3.9 seismic event took place 14 km SW of Rodotópi, Greece on April 12, 2026 at 19:02 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: 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 → |
April 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 99 km W of Adak, Alaska, logged at 18:52 UTC. At a depth of 149.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 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 → |
At 18:47 UTC on April 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 18 km W of Fairview, Wyoming. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.2 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 42.657°N, -111.203°E. 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 25 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada came in on April 12, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 37.544°N, -117.743°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-12 2026-04-12 17:53:48 UTC | 4.1mb | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.573°, 145.584° | 204.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 12, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 204.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 18.573°, 145.584°. 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. | ||||||||
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 12, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.