Earthquakes on April 19, 2026
384
EARTHQUAKES on April 19, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.1 — 88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
36 km deep · 14 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
5
M4.0–4.9
54
M3.0–3.9
21
M2.0–2.9
80
M1.0–1.9
224
Activity Summary
384
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
5
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.1
88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
17:34 UTC · 36.0 km deep
Felt by 14
5.2
Kermadec Islands region
05:35 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
south of the Kermadec Islands
23:52 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
south of the Kermadec Islands
05:35 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
south of the Kermadec Islands
03:12 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
south of the Kermadec Islands
19:55 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
162 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
15:18 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
south of the Kermadec Islands
19:54 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — April 19, 2026

All Earthquakes — April 19, 2026
Showing 30 of 160 (filtered from 384)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| 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 → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands with origin time 23:52 UTC on April 19, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -32.317°, -177.914°. 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 → |
At 23:35 UTC on April 19, 2026, a magnitude 3.5 tremor occurred 63 km S of Kivalina, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 28.9 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 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 → |
On April 19, 2026 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 264 km NW of Attu Station, Alaska. 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 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 → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded south of the Fiji Islands on April 19, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. At 546.2 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -23.578°, 179.799°. 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 → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 20 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii at 23:02 UTC on April 19, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 33.8 km depth. Coordinates: 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 18 km W of Union City, Oklahoma came in on April 19, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 35.404°N, -98.144°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 22:39:37 UTC | 4.6mb | 126 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands -7.606°, 157.873° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 126 km ENE of Gizo, Solomon Islands on April 19, 2026, with origin time 22:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -7.606°N, 157.873°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 22:33:45 UTC | 4.4mb | 217 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia -5.468°, 127.342° | 402.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 217 km SSW of Ambon, Indonesia on April 19, 2026, with origin time 22:33 UTC. At 402.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -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 → |
April 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii, logged at 22:31 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). 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. The epicenter is at 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 → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 27 km S of Lae, Papua New Guinea with origin time 22:04 UTC on April 19, 2026. The event originated approximately 129.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -6.971°, 147.016°. 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 → |
April 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 21:59 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.278°, -119.098°. 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 → |
April 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 10 km N of Kings Beach, CA, logged at 21:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 58 km E of Sand Point, Alaska at 21:54 UTC on April 19, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 55.346°N, -159.572°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 21:49:17 UTC | 4.0mb | 223 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.338°, 176.377° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 223 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on April 19, 2026, with origin time 21:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 52.338°, 176.377°. 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 52.117°, 176.333° | 12.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 21:46 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.117°N, 176.333°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 21:23:04 UTC | 2.8ml | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.672°, -104.343° | 5.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:23 UTC on April 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 31.672°N, -104.343°E. 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 21:08:53 UTC | 4.2mb | 67 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan 24.997°, 123.337° | 94.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:08 UTC on April 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 67 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan. The hypocenter lay at 94.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 24.997°, 123.337°. 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 21:05:04 UTC | 4.1mb | 105 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia -1.242°, 123.691° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 19, 2026 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 105 km ESE of Luwuk, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. 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 → |
On April 19, 2026 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.7 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 39.281°N, -119.101°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 20:34:01 UTC | 2.2ml | 8 km SSW of Kanosh, Utah 38.728°, -112.468° | 5.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 8 km SSW of Kanosh, Utah with origin time 20:34 UTC on April 19, 2026. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 5.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 38.728°, -112.468°. 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 → |
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 19, 2026 at 20:31 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 → |
On April 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 20:24 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. At a depth of 5.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.288°N, -119.115°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 20:18:09 UTC | 2.8md | 60 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 18.942°, -67.417° | 17.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 60 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 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. The epicenter is at 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 20:01:13 UTC | 3.4ml | 16 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming 43.831°, -105.323° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.4 event was detected 16 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming on April 19, 2026, with origin time 20:01 UTC. At a depth of just 0.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 43.831°, -105.323°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-04-19 2026-04-19 19:55:37 UTC | 4.9mb | south of the Kermadec Islands -32.408°, -178.088° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands at 19:55 UTC on April 19, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -32.408°, -178.088°. 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands came in on April 19, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -32.379°N, -178.130°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. | ||||||||
2026-04-19 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 earthquake was recorded 150 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on April 19, 2026 at 19:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.0 km depth. 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 → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico with origin time 19:44 UTC on April 19, 2026. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 15.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 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 → |
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 19, 2026, with origin time 19:31 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 8.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.272°, -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 → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 19:02 UTC on April 19, 2026. 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. The epicenter is at 54.540°, -159.970°. 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. | ||||||||
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 19, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.