Earthquakes on April 13, 2026: 235 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 23:36:54 UTC	2.1ml	53 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska 62.959°, -151.077°	121.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 13, 2026 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 53 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska. The event originated approximately 121.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 62.959°, -151.077°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 23:04:05 UTC	2.3ml	21 km W of Port Lions, Alaska 57.901°, -153.233°	59.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 21 km W of Port Lions, Alaska on April 13, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. The event originated approximately 59.5 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 57.901°, -153.233°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 22:57:22 UTC	2.9ml	231 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon 41.745°, -127.098°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 231 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon on April 13, 2026, with origin time 22:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 41.745°, -127.098°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 22:55:44 UTC	2.8ml	118 km NNE of Kobuk, Alaska 67.903°, -155.892°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 118 km NNE of Kobuk, Alaska on April 13, 2026 at 22:55 UTC. At a depth of just 2.5 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 67.903°N, -155.892°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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 22:52:53 UTC	4.4mb	192 km SSW of Hengchun, Taiwan 20.438°, 119.946°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 192 km SSW of Hengchun, Taiwan, logged at 22:52 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 20.438°N, 119.946°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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 22:45:14 UTC	4.0mb	42 km ENE of La Tirana, Chile -20.225°, -69.263°	91.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 42 km ENE of La Tirana, Chile at 22:45 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 91.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -20.225°N, -69.263°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 22:17:10 UTC	2.1ml	66 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.216°, -116.495°	1.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 66 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada, logged at 22:17 UTC. At a depth of just 1.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 38.216°, -116.495°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 21:34:23 UTC	2.9ml	29 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 60.646°, -151.855°	102.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 29 km W of Salamatof, Alaska came in on April 13, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 102.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.646°, -151.855°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 21:27:18 UTC	4.1mb	254 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.343°, 128.977°	147.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 254 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, logged at 21:27 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 147.9 km depth. The epicenter is at -7.343°, 128.977°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 21:23:46 UTC	3.7md	9 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic 18.424°, -68.765°	115.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:23 UTC on April 13, 2026, a magnitude 3.7 tremor occurred 9 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic. The hypocenter lay at 115.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 18.424°, -68.765°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 21:10:12 UTC	4.3mb	Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.244°, 146.444°	90.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on April 13, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 90.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 18.244°N, 146.444°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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 21:03:16 UTC	4.4mb	116 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.156°, 126.135°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 13, 2026 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 116 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 1.156°, 126.135°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 21:01:04 UTC	2.7ml	138 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.057°, -178.141°	28.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:01 UTC on April 13, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 138 km SW of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 28.2 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 51.057°N, -178.141°E. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 20:42:49 UTC	4.3mb	6 km WNW of Sama Grande, Peru -17.760°, -70.553°	94.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 6 km WNW of Sama Grande, Peru, logged at 20:42 UTC. At a depth of 94.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -17.760°, -70.553°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 20:23:13 UTC	4.1mb	101 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia 55.426°, 161.699°	23.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 13, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 101 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 23.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 55.426°N, 161.699°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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 20:07:30 UTC	2.2ml	39 km SW of Lovelock, Nevada 39.948°, -118.830°	9.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 39 km SW of Lovelock, Nevada at 20:07 UTC on April 13, 2026. At a depth of 9.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.948°N, -118.830°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 19:46:14 UTC	2.3ml	39 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska 62.832°, -150.509°	79.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 39 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska, logged at 19:46 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 79.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 62.832°N, -150.509°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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 19:32:33 UTC	3.2md	87 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.134°, -64.913°	21.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 87 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on April 13, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.134°, -64.913°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 19:27:53 UTC	4.5mb	south of Africa -53.055°, 22.380°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of Africa, logged at 19:27 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -53.055°, 22.380°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 19:22:02 UTC	4.4mb	143 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.598°, 160.610°	32.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 143 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on April 13, 2026 at 19:22 UTC. At a depth of 32.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.598°, 160.610°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 19:16:10 UTC	2.3ml	34 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska 60.352°, -147.763°	18.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 13, 2026 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 34 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 18.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 60.352°, -147.763°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 18:54:22 UTC	4.5mb	146 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia -0.074°, 125.644°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 13, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 146 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -0.074°N, 125.644°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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 18:48:41 UTC	4.1mb	138 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia 0.002°, 125.598°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 138 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia on April 13, 2026 at 18:48 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 0.002°, 125.598°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 18:42:53 UTC	2.1ml	85 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.356°, -165.579°	25.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 85 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska on April 13, 2026 at 18:42 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 25.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.356°N, -165.579°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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 18:42:14 UTC	3.3md	91 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.168°, -64.851°	17.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.3 earthquake 91 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 18:42 UTC on April 13, 2026. At a depth of 17.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.168°, -64.851°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 18:36:19 UTC	4.5mb	164 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.577°, 159.356°	39.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 164 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on April 13, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 39.7 km depth. Coordinates: 51.577°, 159.356°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 17:56:54 UTC	3.1md	77 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.028°, -64.792°	32.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 77 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 17:56 UTC. At a depth of 32.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.028°, -64.792°. 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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 17:53:48 UTC	4.4mb	146 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia 0.004°, 125.677°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 146 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia with origin time 17:53 UTC on April 13, 2026. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 0.004°N, 125.677°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.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 17:51:00 UTC	3.2ml	2 km W of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.204°, -155.504°	23.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 13, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 2 km W of Pāhala, Hawaii. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 23.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.204°, -155.504°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-13 2026-04-13 17:40:29 UTC	2.2ml	80 km N of Aleneva, Alaska 58.783°, -152.796°	66.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 80 km N of Aleneva, Alaska on April 13, 2026, with origin time 17:40 UTC. The event originated approximately 66.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 58.783°, -152.796°. 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 13, 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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