Earthquakes on April 24, 2026: 256 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 23:59:31 UTC	4.6mb	146 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.636°, 153.559°	114.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 146 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at 23:59 UTC. At a depth of 114.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -4.636°N, 153.559°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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 23:59:04 UTC	3.1ml	16 km ENE of Willow, Alaska 61.821°, -149.759°	57.3 km	1	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 16 km ENE of Willow, Alaska on April 24, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.0 — considered weak. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 57.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.821°N, -149.759°E. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 23:50:23 UTC	4.4mb	64 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines 7.100°, 127.129°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 64 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines, logged at 23:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 7.100°N, 127.129°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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 23:19:57 UTC	2.1ml	7 km ESE of Leilani Estates, Hawaii 19.451°, -154.849°	0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 7 km ESE of Leilani Estates, Hawaii on April 24, 2026 at 23:19 UTC. At a depth of just 0.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 19.451°, -154.849°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 23:03:13 UTC	2.5ml	32 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 32.030°, -116.334°	23.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 32 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX with origin time 23:03 UTC on April 24, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 23.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.030°N, -116.334°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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 22:41:02 UTC	4.1mb	Fiji region -20.566°, -178.355°	550.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:41 UTC on April 24, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred in the Fiji region. At 550.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -20.566°, -178.355°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 22:23:56 UTC	3.6ml	230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.462°, 176.535°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on April 24, 2026, with origin time 22:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 52.462°, 176.535°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 22:22:55 UTC	2.2ml	76 km E of Ugashik, Alaska 57.502°, -156.124°	84.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 76 km E of Ugashik, Alaska at 22:22 UTC. At a depth of 84.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 57.502°, -156.124°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 22:21:35 UTC	4.1mb	41 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece 34.776°, 26.090°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 41 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece at 22:21 UTC on April 24, 2026. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 34.776°, 26.090°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 22:05:42 UTC	3.8mb	227 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.233°, 176.381°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.8 earthquake 227 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 22:05 UTC on April 24, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.233°N, 176.381°E. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 21:47:45 UTC	4.5mb	219 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen 14.089°, 51.677°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 219 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen came in on April 24, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 14.089°, 51.677°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 21:33:02 UTC	4.0mb	118 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.653°, 147.048°	148.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 24, 2026 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 118 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea. The event originated approximately 148.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -5.653°, 147.048°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 21:20:34 UTC	2.6ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.652°, -104.426°	5.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 21:20 UTC on April 24, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.652°, -104.426°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 21:20:20 UTC	2.0ml	27 km SSE of Chickaloon, Alaska 61.556°, -148.331°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 27 km SSE of Chickaloon, Alaska on April 24, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. At a depth of just 1.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 61.556°, -148.331°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 20:57:43 UTC	4.4mb	Kermadec Islands region -31.456°, -178.185°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 24, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck in the Kermadec Islands region. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -31.456°, -178.185°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 20:43:52 UTC	4.4mb	67 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga -16.167°, -174.386°	358.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 67 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga on April 24, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. At 358.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -16.167°, -174.386°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 20:39:12 UTC	2.6ml	54 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.708°, -104.176°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 54 km W of Mentone, Texas on April 24, 2026, with origin time 20:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.0 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 31.708°N, -104.176°E. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 20:36:14 UTC	2.2ml	15 km N of Fishhook, Alaska 61.879°, -149.222°	16.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:36 UTC on April 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 15 km N of Fishhook, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 16.6 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 61.879°N, -149.222°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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 20:20:59 UTC	2.1ml	35 km N of Valdez, Alaska 61.448°, -146.356°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 35 km N of Valdez, Alaska on April 24, 2026 at 20:20 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 61.448°, -146.356°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 19:56:03 UTC	2.2ml	4 km ENE of Lindsay, Texas 31.378°, -103.496°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km ENE of Lindsay, Texas at 19:56 UTC on April 24, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.2 km depth. Coordinates: 31.378°, -103.496°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 19:48:27 UTC	4.1mb	131 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.620°, 153.424°	121.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 131 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on April 24, 2026, with origin time 19:48 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 121.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -4.620°N, 153.424°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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 19:35:07 UTC	2.3ml	61 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.066°, -152.815°	107.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 61 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska on April 24, 2026, with origin time 19:35 UTC. The event originated approximately 107.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 60.066°, -152.815°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 19:29:56 UTC	4.0mw	66 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.370°, -125.058°	10.0 km	18	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 66 km W of Petrolia, CA with origin time 19:29 UTC on April 24, 2026. Nearby residents submitted 18 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.5 — considered weak. 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. Geolocation places the event at 40.370°N, -125.058°E. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 19:20:19 UTC	2.1ml	57 km ENE of Kodiak, Alaska 57.996°, -151.522°	21.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 57 km ENE of Kodiak, Alaska with origin time 19:20 UTC on April 24, 2026. The event originated approximately 21.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 57.996°, -151.522°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 19:15:42 UTC	2.0ml	62 km ENE of Chase, Alaska 62.581°, -148.932°	54.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 62 km ENE of Chase, Alaska with origin time 19:15 UTC on April 24, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 54.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 62.581°N, -148.932°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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 18:51:58 UTC	2.1ml	16 km WSW of Rotan, Texas 32.813°, -100.640°	6.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 16 km WSW of Rotan, Texas at 18:51 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.5 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 32.813°N, -100.640°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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 18:51:23 UTC	4.3mb	294 km WNW of Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen 79.155°, 3.022°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 294 km WNW of Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen came in on April 24, 2026 at 18:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 79.155°, 3.022°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 18:46:57 UTC	2.1ml	10 km NNE of Sandy, Oregon 45.492°, -122.234°	2.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 24, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 10 km NNE of Sandy, Oregon. 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. Coordinates: 45.492°, -122.234°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 18:22:32 UTC	4.9mww	Kermadec Islands region -31.030°, -178.332°	89.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 seismic event took place in the Kermadec Islands region on April 24, 2026 at 18:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 89.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -31.030°, -178.332°. 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.
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 18:13:46 UTC	2.0ml	28 km NNW of Old Harbor, Alaska 57.446°, -153.465°	16.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 28 km NNW of Old Harbor, Alaska at 18:13 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 16.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 57.446°, -153.465°. 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.

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 24, 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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