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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 activity
compared 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

Earthquake Map — April 15, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

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 MMIAlertStatusDetails
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---AutoUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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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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.