Earthquakes on April 18, 2026: 268 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 23:58:04 UTC	2.7ml	37 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.069°, -149.167°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 37 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska at 23:58 UTC. At a depth of just 3.9 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 63.069°N, -149.167°E. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 23:56:48 UTC	4.2mb	34 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru -8.077°, -74.463°	150.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 34 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru at 23:56 UTC. At a depth of 150.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -8.077°, -74.463°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 23:04:15 UTC	2.0ml	49 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.667°, -104.122°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 49 km W of Mentone, Texas at 23:04 UTC on April 18, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.667°N, -104.122°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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 22:58:21 UTC	2.5md	5 km N of Coamo, Puerto Rico 18.125°, -66.365°	5.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 18, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 5 km N of Coamo, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 5.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.125°, -66.365°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 22:55:58 UTC	4.2mb	230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.389°, 176.505°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:55 UTC on April 18, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.389°, 176.505°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 22:48:36 UTC	2.5ml	10 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.203°, -155.375°	30.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 10 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 22:48 UTC on April 18, 2026. The event originated approximately 30.4 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 19.203°N, -155.375°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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 22:21:37 UTC	3.4md	159 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.677°, -64.256°	49.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 159 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on April 18, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 49.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.677°N, -64.256°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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 22:18:52 UTC	4.1mb	26 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.628°, 70.767°	189.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 26 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan, logged at 22:18 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 189.4 km depth. Coordinates: 36.628°, 70.767°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 22:16:04 UTC	4.2mb	89 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 5.621°, 126.515°	112.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 89 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines at 22:16 UTC on April 18, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 112.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 5.621°N, 126.515°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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 22:14:50 UTC	2.1ml	11 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 32.105°, -101.909°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km WSW of Stanton, Texas came in on April 18, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.0 km depth. Coordinates: 32.105°, -101.909°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 22:09:25 UTC	3.9md	162 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.746°, -64.377°	34.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 162 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands with origin time 22:09 UTC on April 18, 2026. The event originated approximately 34.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.746°, -64.377°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 21:58:40 UTC	2.2md	6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico 17.921°, -66.280°	15.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 18, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 15.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 17.921°N, -66.280°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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 21:37:00 UTC	4.4mb	58 km W of Abepura, Indonesia -2.498°, 140.113°	27.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 58 km W of Abepura, Indonesia at 21:37 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 27.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -2.498°N, 140.113°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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 21:27:44 UTC	4.1mb	222 km NW of Nagqu, China 32.693°, 90.183°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 18, 2026 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 222 km NW of Nagqu, China. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 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 32.693°, 90.183°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 21:02:40 UTC	2.3ml	18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.332°, -119.041°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 18, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 7.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.332°, -119.041°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 20:55:57 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.458°, -177.734°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:55 UTC on April 18, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred south of the Kermadec Islands. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -32.458°, -177.734°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 20:25:56 UTC	3.0ml	15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.303°, -119.112°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 18, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.303°, -119.112°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 20:06:50 UTC	5.7mww	72 km WSW of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia 1.116°, 96.983°	18.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.7 earthquake 72 km WSW of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia with origin time 20:06 UTC on April 18, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 4.9, classified as moderate shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 18.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.116°, 96.983°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 19:56:24 UTC	4.3mb	Kermadec Islands region -31.966°, -177.859°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region came in on April 18, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -31.966°, -177.859°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 19:47:56 UTC	2.7ml	32 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.588°, -166.421°	96.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:47 UTC on April 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 32 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska. The event originated approximately 96.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 53.588°, -166.421°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 19:46:53 UTC	4.6mb	121 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.627°, 147.049°	187.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 121 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea at 19:46 UTC on April 18, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 187.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -5.627°N, 147.049°E. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 19:09:06 UTC	2.2ml	19 km W of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.357°, -150.346°	29.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 19 km W of Point MacKenzie, Alaska with origin time 19:09 UTC on April 18, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 29.4 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 61.357°, -150.346°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 18:53:08 UTC	3.9ml	71 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.091°, -156.510°	80.4 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 71 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska at 18:53 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.5 (weak). This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 80.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 57.091°, -156.510°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 18:29:59 UTC	5.4mww	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.351°, -178.130°	12.0 km	-	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:29 UTC on April 18, 2026, a magnitude 5.4 tremor occurred south of the Kermadec Islands. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 5.6 — considered strong. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 12.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -32.351°N, -178.130°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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 18:24:54 UTC	4.7mb	37 km ENE of Rāmhormoz, Iran 31.459°, 49.942°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 37 km ENE of Rāmhormoz, Iran on April 18, 2026 at 18:24 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 31.459°, 49.942°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 17:58:38 UTC	2.5ml	75 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.455°, -161.791°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 75 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska at 17:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. Coordinates: 54.455°, -161.791°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 17:57:01 UTC	4.2mb	off the coast of Central America 2.705°, -84.385°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected near off the coast of Central America on April 18, 2026, with origin time 17:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 2.705°, -84.385°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 17:54:41 UTC	3.4ml	192 km SE of Perryville, Alaska 54.753°, -156.891°	5.0 km	-	I	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place 192 km SE of Perryville, Alaska on April 18, 2026 at 17:54 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.0, classified as weak shaking. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.753°, -156.891°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 17:39:47 UTC	2.0ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.584°, -139.959°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on April 18, 2026, with origin time 17:39 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 6.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.584°, -139.959°. 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.
2026-04-18 2026-04-18 17:25:15 UTC	2.6ml	39 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.560°, -150.925°	3.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 39 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on April 18, 2026 at 17:25 UTC. At a depth of just 3.6 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: 63.560°, -150.925°. 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.

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 18, 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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