Earthquakes on April 14, 2026
380
EARTHQUAKES on April 14, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.7 — south of Africa
10 km deep
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
3
M4.0–4.9
34
M3.0–3.9
36
M2.0–2.9
100
M1.0–1.9
207
Activity Summary
380
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
3
M5.0+ events
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.7
south of Africa
10:13 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.7
20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada
01:29 UTC · 5.0 km deep
Felt by 6,515
5.4
Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
03:04 UTC · 212.3 km deep
4.7
106 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
18:28 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.7
173 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
16:37 UTC · 187.3 km deep
4.7
145 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
12:45 UTC · 56.2 km deep
4.7
96 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
02:51 UTC · 80.1 km deep
4.6
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
23:32 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — April 14, 2026

All Earthquakes — April 14, 2026
Showing 30 of 173 (filtered from 380)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 23:35:37 UTC | 2.2ml | 46 km NNE of Chase, Alaska 62.843°, -149.822° | 70.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 46 km NNE of Chase, Alaska came in on April 14, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. At a depth of 70.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 62.843°, -149.822°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 23:32:40 UTC | 4.6mb | Pacific-Antarctic Ridge -56.406°, -142.078° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge came in on April 14, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -56.406°N, -142.078°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 23:15:38 UTC | 2.3ml | 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska 63.183°, -147.721° | 1.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska on April 14, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. At a depth of just 1.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 63.183°, -147.721°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 23:14:58 UTC | 2.3ml | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.345°, -119.009° | 6.2 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 23:14 UTC. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 39.345°, -119.009°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 23:09:37 UTC | 4.4mb | 61 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -6.173°, 146.955° | 48.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 61 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea at 23:09 UTC. At a depth of 48.3 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 -6.173°N, 146.955°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 22:54:11 UTC | 2.6ml | 49 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.682°, -153.258° | 124.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 49 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska came in on April 14, 2026 at 22:54 UTC. At a depth of 124.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.682°N, -153.258°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 22:30:25 UTC | 2.0ml | 12 km W of Coushatta, Louisiana 32.033°, -93.478° | 9.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 12 km W of Coushatta, Louisiana at 22:30 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.033°N, -93.478°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 22:27:05 UTC | 4.1mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 29.142°, 140.948° | 87.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 22:27 UTC. At a depth of 87.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 29.142°, 140.948°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 22:25:16 UTC | 3.8ml | 72 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.927°, -153.995° | 121.7 km | - | II | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.8 seismic event took place 72 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska on April 14, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.0, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 121.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 58.927°, -153.995°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 22:21:25 UTC | 4.3mb | 35 km N of Huangala, Peru -4.521°, -80.579° | 60.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026 at 22:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 35 km N of Huangala, Peru. The hypocenter lay at 60.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -4.521°, -80.579°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 22:16:55 UTC | 2.8ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.321°, -119.069° | 7.2 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. Coming 21 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.321°, -119.069°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 22:14:29 UTC | 2.0ml | 15 km W of Anchorage, Alaska 61.234°, -150.191° | 46.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:14 UTC on April 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 15 km W of Anchorage, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 46.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.234°, -150.191°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 21:11:36 UTC | 2.3ml | 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.314°, -119.056° | 7.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:11 UTC on April 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.8 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 39.314°N, -119.056°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 21:11:01 UTC | 2.3ml | 35 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.519°, -151.009° | 4.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 35 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 21:11 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 63.519°, -151.009°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 21:04:50 UTC | 4.0mb | 30 km SSE of Tawang, India 27.314°, 92.010° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:04 UTC on April 14, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 30 km SSE of Tawang, India. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 27.314°N, 92.010°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 20:59:49 UTC | 3.1ml | 22 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming 44.028°, -105.414° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 22 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming came in on April 14, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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 44.028°N, -105.414°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 20:55:57 UTC | 4.0mb | 272 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.486°, -177.817° | 550.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 272 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at 20:55 UTC on April 14, 2026. At 550.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -20.486°, -177.817°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 20:45:04 UTC | 3.1ml | 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.322°, -119.069° | 10.9 km | 3 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 14, 2026, with origin time 20:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.9 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 39.322°, -119.069°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 20:39:02 UTC | 4.4mb | 80 km ENE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -6.323°, 148.531° | 73.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:39 UTC on April 14, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 80 km ENE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. The event originated approximately 73.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -6.323°, 148.531°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 20:35:16 UTC | 2.1md | 12 km NNW of Friant, CA 37.079°, -119.783° | -0.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:35 UTC on April 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 12 km NNW of Friant, CA. 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. Geolocation places the event at 37.079°N, -119.783°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 20:28:49 UTC | 2.7ml | 32 km SW of Cooper Landing, Alaska 60.255°, -150.179° | 28.4 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 32 km SW of Cooper Landing, Alaska at 20:28 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.255°, -150.179°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 20:06:18 UTC | 4.2mb | 53 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina -27.998°, -66.597° | 158.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 53 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina came in on April 14, 2026 at 20:06 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 158.1 km depth. The epicenter is at -27.998°, -66.597°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 20:04:42 UTC | 3.3ml | 18 km NE of Wright, Wyoming 43.880°, -105.337° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.3 earthquake 18 km NE of Wright, Wyoming at 20:04 UTC on April 14, 2026. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 43.880°N, -105.337°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 19:18:57 UTC | 2.7ml | 49 km ENE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.640°, -150.743° | 3.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:18 UTC on April 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 49 km ENE of Denali National Park, Alaska. At a depth of just 3.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 63.640°, -150.743°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 19:12:16 UTC | 3.4mwr | 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.295°, -119.055° | 5.0 km | - | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026 at 19:12 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.3, classified as light shaking. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.295°, -119.055°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 18:59:11 UTC | 4.3mb | 32 km SSW of Challapata, Bolivia -19.180°, -66.856° | 268.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 32 km SSW of Challapata, Bolivia on April 14, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. At a depth of 268.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -19.180°, -66.856°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 18:49:07 UTC | 2.7ml | 146 km W of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska 68.137°, -155.254° | 0.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 146 km W of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska at 18:49 UTC on April 14, 2026. At a depth of just 0.8 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. Geolocation places the event at 68.137°N, -155.254°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 18:38:50 UTC | 3.5mwr | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.313°, -119.070° | 7.0 km | 3 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada came in on April 14, 2026 at 18:38 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.4, classified as light shaking. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.313°, -119.070°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 18:29:23 UTC | 2.3ml | 18 km ESE of Beluga, Alaska 61.107°, -150.746° | 58.4 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 18 km ESE of Beluga, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 58.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.107°N, -150.746°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 18:28:36 UTC | 4.7mb | 106 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga -15.053°, -173.459° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 106 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga at 18:28 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -15.053°, -173.459°. 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. | ||||||||
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 14, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.