Earthquakes on April 17, 2026: 259 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 23:56:31 UTC	3.2ml	48 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.736°, -104.113°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas at 23:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.736°N, -104.113°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 23:29:38 UTC	5.1mb	128 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.293°, 126.270°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 128 km E of Bitung, Indonesia on April 17, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. 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. Geolocation places the event at 1.293°N, 126.270°E. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 23:27:34 UTC	5.0mb	118 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.307°, 126.185°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 118 km E of Bitung, Indonesia at 23:27 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 1.307°, 126.185°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 23:21:27 UTC	5.1mww	84 km WSW of Modisi, Indonesia 0.047°, 123.787°	120.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 84 km WSW of Modisi, Indonesia with origin time 23:21 UTC on April 17, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 120.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 0.047°, 123.787°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 23:17:48 UTC	2.0ml	49 km NNE of Aleneva, Alaska 58.444°, -152.474°	49.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 49 km NNE of Aleneva, Alaska came in on April 17, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 49.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 58.444°, -152.474°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 23:15:05 UTC	4.1mb	150 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina -24.915°, -68.210°	126.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 150 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina on April 17, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 126.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -24.915°N, -68.210°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 23:09:43 UTC	2.2ml	19 km SE of Fox River, Alaska 59.722°, -150.738°	35.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 17, 2026 at 23:09 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 19 km SE of Fox River, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.9 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 59.722°N, -150.738°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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 22:58:09 UTC	2.1md	7 km E of Fortuna, CA 40.610°, -124.074°	16.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km E of Fortuna, CA at 22:58 UTC on April 17, 2026. At a depth of 16.2 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 40.610°N, -124.074°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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 22:36:41 UTC	4.4mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.786°, -178.495°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected south of the Kermadec Islands on April 17, 2026, with origin time 22:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -32.786°N, -178.495°E. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 22:29:16 UTC	2.0ml	41 km S of Port Graham, Alaska 58.983°, -151.882°	52.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 41 km S of Port Graham, Alaska on April 17, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 52.1 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 58.983°N, -151.882°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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 22:19:20 UTC	4.7mb	175 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia -6.208°, 131.279°	65.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected 175 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia on April 17, 2026, with origin time 22:19 UTC. The event originated approximately 65.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -6.208°, 131.279°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 22:08:33 UTC	4.6mb	northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 30.927°, -41.729°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, logged at 22:08 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 30.927°, -41.729°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 22:06:30 UTC	2.3ml	34 km SE of Mina, Nevada 38.171°, -117.833°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada at 22:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.171°, -117.833°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 22:04:32 UTC	3.7ml	26 km WSW of Pelican, Alaska 57.868°, -136.637°	10.0 km	5	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 26 km WSW of Pelican, Alaska came in on April 17, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.3 — considered light. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 57.868°N, -136.637°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 22:02:30 UTC	2.4ml	15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.298°, -119.122°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 17, 2026 at 22:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 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 39.298°, -119.122°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 21:46:31 UTC	5.0mb	99 km NE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -5.972°, 148.526°	97.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:46 UTC on April 17, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 99 km NE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 97.8 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 -5.972°N, 148.526°E. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 21:39:44 UTC	2.2ml	45 km E of Chenega, Alaska 60.142°, -147.211°	18.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 45 km E of Chenega, Alaska on April 17, 2026 at 21:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.142°, -147.211°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 21:35:04 UTC	2.3ml	15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.302°, -119.121°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 17, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 8.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.302°, -119.121°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 21:24:16 UTC	2.5md	8 km NE of Lake Davis, CA 39.921°, -120.414°	7.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 8 km NE of Lake Davis, CA at 21:24 UTC on April 17, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.921°N, -120.414°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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 21:12:54 UTC	4.1mb	236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.882°, 176.278°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 21:12 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.0, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.882°, 176.278°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 21:07:51 UTC	4.4mwr	88 km E of La Tirana, Chile -20.402°, -68.807°	99.1 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 88 km E of La Tirana, Chile came in on April 17, 2026 at 21:07 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 99.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -20.402°, -68.807°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 21:00:05 UTC	3.9mb	66 km ENE of Adak, Alaska 52.117°, -175.744°	145.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 66 km ENE of Adak, Alaska on April 17, 2026, with origin time 21:00 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.1 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 145.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 52.117°, -175.744°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 20:52:26 UTC	4.7mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.195°, -178.028°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands came in on April 17, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -32.195°N, -178.028°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 20:51:08 UTC	4.1mb	209 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.392°, 160.178°	9.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 17, 2026 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 209 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The event originated approximately 9.1 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 51.392°, 160.178°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 20:38:47 UTC	2.1ml	2 km NNW of Tarzana, CA 34.191°, -118.558°	18.1 km	11	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:38 UTC on April 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 2 km NNW of Tarzana, CA. 11 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The hypocenter lay at 18.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 34.191°, -118.558°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 19:44:45 UTC	2.4ml	15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.303°, -119.125°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 17, 2026 at 19:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. At a depth of 8.2 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 39.303°N, -119.125°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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 19:10:02 UTC	2.3ml	92 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.549°, -160.058°	10.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:10 UTC on April 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 92 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 54.549°N, -160.058°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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 19:09:32 UTC	2.0ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.446°, -139.529°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 19:09 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.9 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: 60.446°, -139.529°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 18:53:02 UTC	2.2ml	14 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.929°, -159.713°	16.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 14 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska with origin time 18:53 UTC on April 17, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 16.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 55.929°, -159.713°. 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.
2026-04-17 2026-04-17 18:28:09 UTC	2.1ml	46 km SE of Bettles, Alaska 66.681°, -150.631°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 46 km SE of Bettles, Alaska on April 17, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.0 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 66.681°, -150.631°. 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 17, 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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