Earthquakes on April 19, 2026: 379 Worldwide, Largest M6.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 23:52:29 UTC	5.1mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.317°, -177.914°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded south of the Kermadec Islands on April 19, 2026 at 23:52 UTC. 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 -32.317°N, -177.914°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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 23:35:40 UTC	3.5ml	63 km S of Kivalina, Alaska 67.154°, -164.463°	28.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 63 km S of Kivalina, Alaska on April 19, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. At a depth of 28.9 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 67.154°N, -164.463°E. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 23:25:41 UTC	3.8mb	264 km NW of Attu Station, Alaska 54.757°, 170.800°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 264 km NW of Attu Station, Alaska came in on April 19, 2026 at 23:25 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. The epicenter is at 54.757°, 170.800°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 23:16:00 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.578°, 179.799°	546.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 23:16 UTC. At 546.2 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -23.578°N, 179.799°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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 23:02:30 UTC	2.0ml	20 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.044°, -155.377°	33.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 19, 2026 at 23:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 20 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 33.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.044°, -155.377°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 22:57:57 UTC	2.3ml	18 km W of Union City, Oklahoma 35.404°, -98.144°	7.1 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 18 km W of Union City, Oklahoma with origin time 22:57 UTC on April 19, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 35.404°, -98.144°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 22:39:36 UTC	4.5mb	136 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands -7.543°, 157.948°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 19, 2026 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 136 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -7.543°, 157.948°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 22:33:45 UTC	4.4mb	217 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia -5.468°, 127.342°	402.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:33 UTC on April 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 217 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia. At 402.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -5.468°, 127.342°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 22:31:02 UTC	3.4ml	19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.051°, -155.378°	31.8 km	2	III	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii at 22:31 UTC on April 19, 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. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.2, classified as light shaking. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 31.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.051°, -155.378°. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 22:04:09 UTC	4.2mb	27 km S of Lae, Papua New Guinea -6.971°, 147.016°	129.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 19, 2026 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 27 km S of Lae, Papua New Guinea. The hypocenter lay at 129.2 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 -6.971°N, 147.016°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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:59:09 UTC	2.7ml	18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.278°, -119.098°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:59 UTC on April 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 8.6 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 39.278°N, -119.098°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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:56:12 UTC	2.4md	10 km N of Kings Beach, CA 39.328°, -120.014°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:56 UTC on April 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 10 km N of Kings Beach, CA. The event originated approximately 5.8 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 39.328°, -120.014°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:54:15 UTC	2.4ml	58 km E of Sand Point, Alaska 55.346°, -159.572°	2.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 19, 2026 at 21:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 58 km E of Sand Point, Alaska. At a depth of just 2.1 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: 55.346°, -159.572°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:49:17 UTC	4.0mb	224 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.379°, 176.406°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:49 UTC on April 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 224 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 52.379°, 176.406°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:46:05 UTC	4.2mb	228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.110°, 176.326°	12.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on April 19, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. At a depth of 12.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.110°, 176.326°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:23:04 UTC	2.8ml	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.672°, -104.343°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 19, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 5.6 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 31.672°, -104.343°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:08:51 UTC	3.9mb	50 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan 24.898°, 123.169°	171.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 50 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan on April 19, 2026, with origin time 21:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 171.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 24.898°, 123.169°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:05:04 UTC	4.1mb	105 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia -1.242°, 123.691°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 105 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia came in on April 19, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -1.242°, 123.691°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 20:53:16 UTC	2.3ml	18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.281°, -119.101°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 20:53 UTC on April 19, 2026. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 7.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.281°, -119.101°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 20:34:01 UTC	2.2ml	8 km SSW of Kanosh, Utah 38.728°, -112.468°	5.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 8 km SSW of Kanosh, Utah came in on April 19, 2026 at 20:34 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.5 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 38.728°N, -112.468°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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 20:31:07 UTC	2.3ml	18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.282°, -119.094°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 19, 2026, with origin time 20:31 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 8.4 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 39.282°, -119.094°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 20:24:55 UTC	2.2ml	16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.288°, -119.115°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 20:24 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 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 5.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.288°, -119.115°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 20:18:09 UTC	2.8md	60 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 18.942°, -67.417°	17.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 60 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico, logged at 20:18 UTC. At a depth of 17.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.942°, -67.417°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 19:55:37 UTC	4.9mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.408°, -178.088°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:55 UTC on April 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred south of the Kermadec Islands. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -32.408°N, -178.088°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 19:54:07 UTC	4.8mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.379°, -178.130°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected south of the Kermadec Islands on April 19, 2026, with origin time 19:54 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -32.379°, -178.130°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 19:50:33 UTC	4.1mb	150 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.010°, 160.873°	32.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 150 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on April 19, 2026 at 19:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 32.0 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 53.010°, 160.873°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 19:44:42 UTC	2.3md	4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.959°, -66.839°	15.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico came in on April 19, 2026 at 19:44 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 15.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 17.959°, -66.839°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 19:31:58 UTC	2.9ml	19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.272°, -119.087°	8.8 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 19, 2026 at 19:31 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.272°, -119.087°. 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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 19:02:28 UTC	2.5ml	94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.540°, -159.970°	4.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 19, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. At a depth of just 4.4 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 54.540°N, -159.970°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.
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 19:01:13 UTC	4.7mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.427°, -178.415°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands with origin time 19:01 UTC on April 19, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -32.427°, -178.415°. 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.

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 19, 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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