Earthquakes on April 14, 2026
377
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
33
M3.0–3.9
34
M2.0–2.9
100
M1.0–1.9
207
Activity Summary
377
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 170 (filtered from 377)
(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 → |
At 23:35 UTC on April 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 46 km NNE of Chase, Alaska. The event originated approximately 70.4 km below the surface, classifying it as 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 → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska at 23:15 UTC on April 14, 2026. 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 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada. 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. The hypocenter lay at 6.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 49 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 22:54 UTC. At a depth of 124.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 59.682°, -153.258°. 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 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 12 km W of Coushatta, Louisiana. The hypocenter lay at 9.2 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 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 → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region with origin time 22:27 UTC on April 14, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 87.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 72 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska came in on April 14, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.0 — considered weak. At a depth of 121.7 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 58.927°N, -153.995°E. 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 | 2.7ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.320°, -119.070° | 7.5 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 22:16 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.320°N, -119.070°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 22:14:29 UTC | 2.0ml | 15 km W of Anchorage, Alaska 61.234°, -150.191° | 46.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 15 km W of Anchorage, Alaska on April 14, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. At a depth of 46.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 → |
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 14, 2026 at 21:11 UTC. 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. At a depth of 7.8 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 39.314°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 → |
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 35 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska on April 14, 2026, with origin time 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 → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 30 km SSE of Tawang, India at 21:04 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 27.314°, 92.010°. 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 20:55:57 UTC | 4.0mb | 272 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.486°, -177.817° | 550.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:55 UTC on April 14, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 272 km WNW of Houma, Tonga. At 550.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -20.486°N, -177.817°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 20:45:04 UTC | 3.1ml | 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.322°, -119.069° | 10.9 km | 3 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.9 km depth. 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 → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 12 km NNW of Friant, CA on April 14, 2026 at 20:35 UTC. 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 at 20:28 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 32 km SW of Cooper Landing, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 28.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 19:18:57 UTC | 2.7ml | 49 km ENE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.640°, -150.743° | 3.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 49 km ENE of Denali National Park, Alaska on April 14, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. 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 → |
April 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 19:12 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.4 — considered light. At a depth of 5.0 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 39.295°N, -119.055°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 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 → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 146 km W of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska with origin time 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 → |
This magnitude 3.5 event was detected 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 14, 2026, with origin time 18:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.4 — considered light. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 7.0 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 39.313°N, -119.070°E. 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 18 km ESE of Beluga, Alaska came in on April 14, 2026 at 18:29 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 58.4 km depth. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-14 2026-04-14 18:28:31 UTC | 2.3ml | 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.316°, -119.079° | 11.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 18:28 UTC on April 14, 2026. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.8 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 39.316°, -119.079°. 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 18:06:05 UTC | 2.9ml | 14 km N of Stanton, Texas 32.257°, -101.763° | 6.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 14 km N of Stanton, Texas with origin time 18:06 UTC on April 14, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 6.3 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 32.257°, -101.763°. 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. | ||||||||
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.