Earthquakes on April 15, 2026: 267 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:57:41 UTC	3.8mwr	31 km WNW of Baetovo, Kyrgyzstan 41.358°, 74.603°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 31 km WNW of Baetovo, Kyrgyzstan at 23:57 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 41.358°, 74.603°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:57:21 UTC	3.1ml	38 km NNE of Atka, Alaska 52.498°, -173.924°	162.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:57 UTC on April 15, 2026, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 38 km NNE of Atka, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 162.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 52.498°, -173.924°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:57:21 UTC	2.9ml	153 km N of Atka, Alaska 53.558°, -174.542°	21.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 153 km N of Atka, Alaska on April 15, 2026, with origin time 23:57 UTC. The event originated approximately 21.1 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 53.558°N, -174.542°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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:35:56 UTC	2.6ml	100 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.431°, -160.585°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 100 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at 23:35 UTC. At a depth of 7.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.431°, -160.585°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:32:14 UTC	2.4ml	39 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.631°, -168.559°	28.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 39 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska on April 15, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 23 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 28.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.631°N, -168.559°E. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:31:07 UTC	2.0ml	71 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska 57.261°, -155.504°	74.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 15, 2026 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 71 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska. The event originated approximately 74.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 57.261°, -155.504°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:19:31 UTC	4.6mb	Mariana Islands region 21.996°, 145.698°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Mariana Islands region at 23:19 UTC on April 15, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 21.996°, 145.698°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:07:02 UTC	4.2mb	66 km E of Namie, Japan 37.602°, 141.741°	65.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 66 km E of Namie, Japan came in on April 15, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 65.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.602°, 141.741°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:01:37 UTC	2.0ml	41 km ENE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.472°, -159.896°	67.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 41 km ENE of Sand Point, Alaska on April 15, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 67.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 55.472°N, -159.896°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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 22:57:56 UTC	2.1ml	66 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.186°, -151.488°	18.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 15, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 66 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 18.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 58.186°, -151.488°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 22:43:08 UTC	4.5mb	149 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -11.403°, 162.895°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 149 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands came in on April 15, 2026 at 22:43 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 -11.403°N, 162.895°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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 22:24:43 UTC	2.5ml	19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.324°, -119.030°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 15, 2026, with origin time 22:24 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 8.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 39.324°, -119.030°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 22:16:59 UTC	2.2ml	16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.320°, -119.081°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 15, 2026 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.8 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 39.320°N, -119.081°E. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 22:05:01 UTC	4.2mb	223 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.638°, -178.625°	600.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 223 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on April 15, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. At 600.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -17.638°N, -178.625°E. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 21:51:53 UTC	4.4mb	37 km ESE of Preobrazheniye, Russia 42.818°, 134.345°	417.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 37 km ESE of Preobrazheniye, Russia on April 15, 2026 at 21:51 UTC. At 417.4 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: 42.818°, 134.345°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 21:48:34 UTC	4.5mb	Southwest Indian Ridge -31.027°, 59.075°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place near Southwest Indian Ridge on April 15, 2026 at 21:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -31.027°, 59.075°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 21:47:00 UTC	2.2md	17 km NW of Yosemite Lakes, CA 37.299°, -119.908°	17.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 17 km NW of Yosemite Lakes, CA on April 15, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.299°, -119.908°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 21:32:49 UTC	2.7ml	94 km SE of King Cove, Alaska 54.389°, -161.417°	34.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 94 km SE of King Cove, Alaska on April 15, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 34.8 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 54.389°, -161.417°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 20:40:45 UTC	4.3mb	177 km SE of Hasaki, Japan 34.572°, 142.168°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 177 km SE of Hasaki, Japan came in on April 15, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 34.572°, 142.168°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 20:17:35 UTC	2.1ml	57 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska 59.090°, -150.958°	26.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 57 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska on April 15, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. At a depth of 26.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 59.090°, -150.958°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 19:31:46 UTC	3.4md	61 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 17.874°, -68.361°	121.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 61 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, logged at 19:31 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 121.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 17.874°, -68.361°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 19:28:51 UTC	3.1ml	128 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.298°, -178.247°	32.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 128 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at 19:28 UTC on April 15, 2026. At a depth of 32.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.298°, -178.247°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 19:17:16 UTC	2.3ml	120 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.796°, -163.828°	18.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:17 UTC on April 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 120 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 18.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 53.796°N, -163.828°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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 18:41:49 UTC	2.6ml	129 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.288°, -164.434°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:41 UTC on April 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 129 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 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 53.288°, -164.434°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 18:35:08 UTC	2.4ml	13 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.374°, -119.081°	0.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On April 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 13 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 18:35 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. 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 epicenter is at 39.374°, -119.081°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 18:19:12 UTC	2.2ml	17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.316°, -119.060°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 18:19 UTC on April 15, 2026. 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. The hypocenter lay at 9.0 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°, -119.060°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 18:15:03 UTC	2.4ml	12 km W of Ludlow, CA 34.720°, -116.294°	2.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 12 km W of Ludlow, CA with origin time 18:15 UTC on April 15, 2026. At a depth of just 2.8 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. Coordinates: 34.720°, -116.294°. 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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 17:58:45 UTC	2.1ml	17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.314°, -119.069°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 17:58 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.314°N, -119.069°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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 17:47:39 UTC	2.1ml	20 km ENE of Minto, Alaska 65.247°, -148.966°	1.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 20 km ENE of Minto, Alaska with origin time 17:47 UTC on April 15, 2026. At a depth of just 1.0 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 65.247°N, -148.966°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.
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 17:34:58 UTC	3.3mw	19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.304°, -119.043°	3.0 km	6	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 15, 2026 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 8 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.6 — considered light. At a depth of just 3.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. See the M3.3 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 15, 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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