Earthquakes on April 15, 2026
269
EARTHQUAKES on April 15, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
17 km deep · 36 people felt it
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
2
M4.0–4.9
31
M3.0–3.9
14
M2.0–2.9
51
M1.0–1.9
171
Activity Summary
269
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
2
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.7
72 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica
06:56 UTC · 17.0 km deep
Felt by 36
5.4
226 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu
07:59 UTC · 174.5 km deep
4.9
183 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
07:27 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
159 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia
02:10 UTC · 492.9 km deep
4.8
175 km W of Puerto Natales, Chile
02:38 UTC · 47.6 km deep
4.6
Mariana Islands region
23:19 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.6
289 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
17:09 UTC · 546.2 km deep
4.5
149 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
22:43 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — April 15, 2026

All Earthquakes — April 15, 2026
Showing 30 of 98 (filtered from 269)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| 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 → |
At 23:57 UTC on April 15, 2026, a magnitude 3.8 tremor occurred 31 km WNW of Baetovo, Kyrgyzstan. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 41.358°N, 74.603°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:57:21 UTC | 3.1ml | 38 km NNE of Atka, Alaska 52.498°, -173.924° | 162.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 38 km NNE of Atka, Alaska at 23:57 UTC on April 15, 2026. At a depth of 162.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 153 km N of Atka, Alaska came in on April 15, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.558°, -174.542°. 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 → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 100 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at 23:35 UTC on April 15, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 54.431°N, -160.585°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 23:32:14 UTC | 2.4ml | 39 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.631°, -168.559° | 28.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 15, 2026 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 39 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska. It arrived roughly 23 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 28.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 52.631°, -168.559°. 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 23:31:36 UTC | 2.9ml | 7 km N of Sparwood, Canada 49.796°, -114.902° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 7 km N of Sparwood, Canada on April 15, 2026 at 23:31 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 49.796°, -114.902°. 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 23:31:07 UTC | 2.0ml | 71 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska 57.261°, -155.504° | 74.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 71 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska with origin time 23:31 UTC on April 15, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 74.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 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 → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 66 km E of Namie, Japan on April 15, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 65.3 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 37.602°N, 141.741°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 23:01:37 UTC | 2.0ml | 41 km ENE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.472°, -159.896° | 67.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 41 km ENE of Sand Point, Alaska at 23:01 UTC. At a depth of 67.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 55.472°, -159.896°. 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 → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 66 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska with origin time 22:57 UTC on April 15, 2026. The event originated approximately 18.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 58.186°N, -151.488°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 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 → |
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 15, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 8.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.324°N, -119.030°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-15 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 → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 22:16 UTC on April 15, 2026. It arrived roughly 5 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 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. The epicenter is at 39.320°, -119.081°. 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 → |
April 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 223 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji, logged at 22:05 UTC. At 600.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -17.638°, -178.625°. 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 → |
On April 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 17 km NW of Yosemite Lakes, CA at 21:47 UTC. At a depth of 17.6 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 37.299°N, -119.908°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 21:32:49 UTC | 2.7ml | 94 km SE of King Cove, Alaska 54.389°, -161.417° | 34.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 15, 2026 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 94 km SE of King Cove, Alaska. The event originated approximately 34.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 → |
On April 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 57 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska at 20:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.7 km depth. Coordinates: 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 → |
On April 15, 2026 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 61 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic. The hypocenter lay at 121.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 17.874°N, -68.361°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 19:28:51 UTC | 3.1ml | 128 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.298°, -178.247° | 32.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 128 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on April 15, 2026, with origin time 19:28 UTC. The event originated approximately 32.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.298°N, -178.247°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 19:18:17 UTC | 3.9mb | 36 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand -44.444°, 169.431° | 14.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 36 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand at 19:18 UTC. At a depth of 14.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -44.444°, 169.431°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-15 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 → |
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 120 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska on April 15, 2026, with origin time 19:17 UTC. The event originated approximately 18.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 53.796°, -163.828°. 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 → |
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 129 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on April 15, 2026, with origin time 18:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 13 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 18:35 UTC on April 15, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 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 → |
At 18:19 UTC on April 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 9.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.316°, -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 → |
At 18:15 UTC on April 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 12 km W of Ludlow, CA. 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. Geolocation places the event at 34.720°N, -116.294°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 17:58:45 UTC | 2.1ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.314°, -119.069° | 9.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 15, 2026 at 17:58 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 9.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.314°, -119.069°. 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. | ||||||||
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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About This Page
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.