Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 23:53:53 UTC	2.6ml	79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.634°, -175.556°	50.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska came in on April 16, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. At a depth of 50.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.634°, -175.556°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 23:38:51 UTC	4.5mb	161 km W of Neiafu, Tonga -18.616°, -175.516°	252.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 161 km W of Neiafu, Tonga on April 16, 2026, with origin time 23:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 252.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -18.616°N, -175.516°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 23:17:29 UTC	4.0mb	19 km WNW of Limones, Panama 8.178°, -83.029°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 19 km WNW of Limones, Panama came in on April 16, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. At a depth of 8.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 8.178°N, -83.029°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 23:11:27 UTC	2.6ml	149 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.278°, -164.032°	65.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 149 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on April 16, 2026 at 23:11 UTC. The event originated approximately 65.8 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 53.278°N, -164.032°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 22:56:49 UTC	4.3mb	8 km NNE of Neijiang, China 29.648°, 105.108°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 8 km NNE of Neijiang, China at 22:56 UTC on April 16, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 29.648°N, 105.108°E. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 22:22:35 UTC	4.3mb	20 km S of Chonglong, China 29.598°, 104.850°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 20 km S of Chonglong, China on April 16, 2026, with origin time 22:22 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 29.598°, 104.850°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 21:46:21 UTC	5.0mb	north of Ascension Island 0.071°, -16.539°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake north of Ascension Island at 21:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 0.071°, -16.539°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 21:43:55 UTC	2.4ml	19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.330°, -119.024°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 16, 2026, with origin time 21:43 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 8.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.330°, -119.024°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 21:42:52 UTC	2.6ml	68 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.820°, -167.866°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 68 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska, logged at 21:42 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 52.820°, -167.866°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 21:08:55 UTC	4.4mb	229 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand -35.805°, 179.566°	66.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 229 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand. The hypocenter lay at 66.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -35.805°, 179.566°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 20:44:09 UTC	2.6ml	18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.324°, -119.040°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 16, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. At a depth of 7.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.324°N, -119.040°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 20:36:41 UTC	5.4mww	north of Ascension Island 0.036°, -16.532°	10.0 km	-	-	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded north of Ascension Island on April 16, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 0.036°N, -16.532°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 20:17:22 UTC	4.2mb	82 km SW of Buala, Solomon Islands -8.566°, 158.970°	90.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 82 km SW of Buala, Solomon Islands on April 16, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 90.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -8.566°N, 158.970°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 19:51:57 UTC	4.8mb	Kermadec Islands region -31.973°, -177.893°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region, logged at 19:51 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -31.973°, -177.893°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 19:46:26 UTC	3.5mb	42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom 56.575°, -4.553°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:46 UTC on April 16, 2026, a magnitude 3.5 tremor occurred 42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 56.575°, -4.553°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 19:21:56 UTC	2.1ml	17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.319°, -119.058°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 16, 2026, with origin time 19:21 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 7.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.319°, -119.058°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 19:19:54 UTC	4.5mb	107 km W of Ternate, Indonesia 0.793°, 126.420°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 107 km W of Ternate, Indonesia came in on April 16, 2026 at 19:19 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 0.793°, 126.420°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 18:49:38 UTC	2.9ml	36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.067°, -103.727°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 7.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.067°, -103.727°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 18:40:11 UTC	4.2mb	45 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador 13.037°, -88.886°	58.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 45 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador with origin time 18:40 UTC on April 16, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 58.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 13.037°, -88.886°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 18:32:46 UTC	3.4md	69 km ENE of Miches, Dominican Republic 19.279°, -68.464°	74.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.4 event was detected 69 km ENE of Miches, Dominican Republic on April 16, 2026, with origin time 18:32 UTC. The event originated approximately 74.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.279°N, -68.464°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 18:23:57 UTC	2.8ml	17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.314°, -119.062°	7.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 18:23 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 3.0 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. At a depth of 7.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.314°, -119.062°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 18:07:37 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.495°, -179.891°	552.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place south of the Fiji Islands on April 16, 2026 at 18:07 UTC. At 552.3 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -23.495°, -179.891°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 18:03:36 UTC	4.2mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.596°, -179.895°	511.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 18:03 UTC. At 511.4 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -23.596°, -179.895°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:57:25 UTC	2.2md	10 km SSW of Birch Tree, Missouri 36.904°, -91.525°	1.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 10 km SSW of Birch Tree, Missouri on April 16, 2026, with origin time 17:57 UTC. At a depth of just 1.9 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 (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Geolocation places the event at 36.904°N, -91.525°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:53:33 UTC	2.0ml	17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.307°, -119.078°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:53 UTC on April 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.3 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 39.307°N, -119.078°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:43:39 UTC	2.3ml	19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.326°, -119.031°	6.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 17:43 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 6.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.326°N, -119.031°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:27:01 UTC	4.4mb	Kermadec Islands region -31.920°, -178.234°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in the Kermadec Islands region on April 16, 2026 at 17:27 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -31.920°, -178.234°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:25:41 UTC	2.4ml	7 km S of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 32.160°, -115.175°	22.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 7 km S of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX with origin time 17:25 UTC on April 16, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 22.4 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 32.160°, -115.175°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:19:16 UTC	4.8mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 24.084°, 143.065°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026 at 17:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck in the Volcano Islands, Japan region. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 24.084°N, 143.065°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:16:11 UTC	2.0ml	6 km SSW of Princeton, Canada 49.402°, -120.531°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 6 km SSW of Princeton, Canada at 17:16 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. The epicenter is at 49.402°, -120.531°. 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.

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 16, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.

Today's earthquakes Browse archive

April 15, 2026 April 17, 2026

Earthquakes on April 16, 2026

Magnitude Breakdown

Activity Summary

Geographic Breakdown

By US State

Top Countries (International)

Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)

Earthquake Map — April 16, 2026

All Earthquakes — April 16, 2026

About This Page