Earthquakes on April 16, 2026: 278 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska with origin time 23:53 UTC on April 16, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 50.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.634°N, -175.556°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 23:38:49 UTC	4.5mb	148 km W of Neiafu, Tonga -18.622°, -175.394°	235.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 148 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at 23:38 UTC on April 16, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 235.3 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -18.622°, -175.394°. 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 →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 19 km WNW of Limones, Panama at 23:17 UTC. At a depth of 8.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 8.178°, -83.029°. 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 →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 149 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 23:11 UTC. At a depth of 65.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.278°, -164.032°. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 8 km NNE of Neijiang, China with origin time 22:56 UTC on April 16, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as 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 →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 20 km S of Chonglong, China at 22:22 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. 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 21:46:24 UTC	5.1mb	north of Ascension Island 0.225°, -16.566°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake north of Ascension Island at 21:46 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 0.225°, -16.566°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 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 →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 16, 2026 at 21:43 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. At a depth of 8.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.330°N, -119.024°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 21:42:52 UTC	2.6ml	68 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.820°, -167.866°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:42 UTC on April 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 68 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 20:44:09 UTC	2.6ml	18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.324°, -119.040°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 16, 2026, with origin time 20:44 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 7.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 39.324°, -119.040°. 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 20:17:21 UTC	4.3mb	94 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands -8.437°, 158.791°	66.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:17 UTC on April 16, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 94 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands. The hypocenter lay at 66.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -8.437°, 158.791°. 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 19:51:57 UTC	4.8mb	Kermadec Islands region -31.973°, -177.893°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place in the Kermadec Islands region on April 16, 2026 at 19:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -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 →
April 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom, logged at 19:46 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 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 →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 16, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 7.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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 →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 107 km W of Ternate, Indonesia on April 16, 2026, with origin time 19:19 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. Geolocation places the event at 0.793°N, 126.420°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 18:49:38 UTC	2.9ml	36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.067°, -103.727°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico at 18:49 UTC on April 16, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of 7.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 18:32:46 UTC	3.4md	69 km ENE of Miches, Dominican Republic 19.279°, -68.464°	74.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 69 km ENE of Miches, Dominican Republic on April 16, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. At a depth of 74.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 19.279°, -68.464°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 16, 2026 at 18:23 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.0 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 39.314°, -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 →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in 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. Coordinates: -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 →
April 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 18:03 UTC. At 511.4 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -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 →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 10 km SSW of Birch Tree, Missouri on April 16, 2026 at 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. Coordinates: 36.904°, -91.525°. 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 →
April 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 17:53 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 6.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.307°, -119.078°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 16, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. Coming 9 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. The hypocenter lay at 6.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 39.326°, -119.031°. 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 17:25:41 UTC	2.4ml	7 km S of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 32.160°, -115.175°	22.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 7 km S of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX came in on April 16, 2026 at 17:25 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.160°N, -115.175°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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:19:16 UTC	4.8mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 24.084°, 143.065°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region, logged at 17:19 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 24.084°, 143.065°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 6 km SSW of Princeton, Canada on April 16, 2026 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. Geolocation places the event at 49.402°N, -120.531°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 17:14:33 UTC	2.4ml	153 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.363°, -166.808°	23.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 153 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 17:14 UTC on April 16, 2026. The event originated approximately 23.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.363°, -166.808°. 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 17:13:26 UTC	3.8mb	234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.936°, 176.293°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.8 event was detected 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on April 16, 2026, with origin time 17:13 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.7 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.936°, 176.293°. 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.
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 17:12:31 UTC	2.2ml	84 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.210°, -167.160°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 84 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska with origin time 17:12 UTC on April 16, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 11.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 53.210°, -167.160°. 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.

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 16, 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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