Earthquakes on April 22, 2026: 289 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 23:53:45 UTC	2.3md	3 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.968°, -66.836°	12.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:53 UTC on April 22, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 3 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 12.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 17.968°, -66.836°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 23:47:31 UTC	4.1md	16 km NE of La Romana, Dominican Republic 18.511°, -68.847°	157.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 16 km NE of La Romana, Dominican Republic at 23:47 UTC on April 22, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 157.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 18.511°, -68.847°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 23:19:03 UTC	2.3md	2 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 38.770°, -122.732°	0.3 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On April 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 2 km ESE of The Geysers, CA at 23:19 UTC. At a depth of just 0.3 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: 38.770°, -122.732°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 23:13:02 UTC	4.4mb	131 km SSE of Itoman, Japan 24.993°, 128.046°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 22, 2026 at 23:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 131 km SSE of Itoman, Japan. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 24.993°, 128.046°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 23:12:05 UTC	3.4mb	16 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 54.086°, -165.531°	116.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 16 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 23:12 UTC on April 22, 2026. The event originated approximately 116.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 54.086°, -165.531°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 23:04:37 UTC	2.1ml	41 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.572°, -104.112°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas on April 22, 2026, with origin time 23:04 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 7.1 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 31.572°, -104.112°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 22:39:22 UTC	2.4ml	19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.273°, -119.094°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 22:39 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. At a depth of 6.8 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 39.273°N, -119.094°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 22:35:44 UTC	2.4ml	16 km ESE of Harrison, Montana 45.654°, -111.584°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 16 km ESE of Harrison, Montana, logged at 22:35 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 45.654°N, -111.584°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 22:04:05 UTC	4.5mb	Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.067°, 145.343°	341.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands at 22:04 UTC. At 341.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at 18.067°N, 145.343°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 21:34:45 UTC	4.2mb	12 km SSW of Munduk, Indonesia -8.369°, 115.030°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 12 km SSW of Munduk, Indonesia on April 22, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -8.369°N, 115.030°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 21:26:29 UTC	2.5ml	86 km SSE of Port Graham, Alaska 58.700°, -151.018°	23.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 86 km SSE of Port Graham, Alaska on April 22, 2026, with origin time 21:26 UTC. The event originated approximately 23.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 58.700°, -151.018°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 21:14:02 UTC	2.1ml	18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.280°, -119.105°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:14 UTC on April 22, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.3 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 39.280°N, -119.105°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 21:08:32 UTC	4.3mb	Fiji region -18.910°, -177.359°	377.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:08 UTC on April 22, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred in the Fiji region. At 377.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -18.910°, -177.359°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 21:03:53 UTC	2.2ml	18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.303°, -119.069°	9.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 22, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 9.6 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 39.303°N, -119.069°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 20:58:06 UTC	4.7mb	62 km ENE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.908°, 156.934°	74.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 62 km ENE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on April 22, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 74.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 50.908°, 156.934°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 20:49:34 UTC	2.8ml	81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.601°, -164.927°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 20:49 UTC on April 22, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 53.601°N, -164.927°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 20:43:28 UTC	4.4mb	60 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan 23.950°, 123.202°	45.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 60 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan on April 22, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. At a depth of 45.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 23.950°, 123.202°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 20:35:08 UTC	4.3mb	217 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.391°, 128.613°	140.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 217 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste at 20:35 UTC on April 22, 2026. At a depth of 140.5 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 -7.391°N, 128.613°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 20:07:23 UTC	2.5ml	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.063°, -103.725°	7.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico came in on April 22, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 32.063°N, -103.725°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 19:56:50 UTC	2.3ml	18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.264°, -119.121°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 22, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 4.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.264°, -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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 19:55:26 UTC	3.1ml	19 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.271°, -119.103°	8.1 km	5	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 19 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada came in on April 22, 2026 at 19:55 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.4, classified as light shaking. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.1 km depth. Coordinates: 39.271°, -119.103°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 19:54:39 UTC	2.1ml	18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.270°, -119.113°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 19:54 UTC on April 22, 2026. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. Coordinates: 39.270°, -119.113°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 19:35:31 UTC	2.1ml	20 km NW of Westbrook, Texas 32.474°, -101.175°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 20 km NW of Westbrook, Texas came in on April 22, 2026 at 19:35 UTC. At a depth of 8.1 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 32.474°N, -101.175°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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 19:25:24 UTC	2.6ml	145 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 52.565°, -166.566°	26.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 145 km S of Unalaska, Alaska with origin time 19:25 UTC on April 22, 2026. The event originated approximately 26.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.565°, -166.566°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 19:22:12 UTC	2.5ml	19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.280°, -119.088°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 22, 2026 at 19:22 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.280°, -119.088°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 19:04:58 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -34.745°, -179.146°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:04 UTC on April 22, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred south of the Kermadec Islands. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -34.745°, -179.146°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 19:02:41 UTC	3.1md	106 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.203°, -64.374°	41.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 22, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 106 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The event originated approximately 41.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.203°, -64.374°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 18:53:31 UTC	2.2ml	36 km SSW of Glacier View, Alaska 61.496°, -147.834°	18.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 36 km SSW of Glacier View, Alaska, logged at 18:53 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 18.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.496°, -147.834°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 18:15:00 UTC	4.6mb	275 km SSW of Jimbaran, Indonesia -10.890°, 113.800°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 275 km SSW of Jimbaran, Indonesia, logged at 18:15 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -10.890°, 113.800°. 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.
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 17:46:39 UTC	4.5mb	16 km E of Noda, Japan 40.122°, 142.016°	59.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 16 km E of Noda, Japan at 17:46 UTC on April 22, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 59.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.122°, 142.016°. 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.

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 22, 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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