Earthquakes on April 25, 2026: 328 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 23:54:24 UTC	2.7ml	87 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.574°, -164.836°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 87 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on April 25, 2026, with origin time 23:54 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.574°, -164.836°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 23:41:56 UTC	2.6md	3 km SSW of San Francisco Zoo, CA 37.703°, -122.516°	6.8 km	99	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 3 km SSW of San Francisco Zoo, CA at 23:41 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 99 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.703°, -122.516°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 23:39:38 UTC	2.9md	3 km SSW of San Francisco Zoo, CA 37.704°, -122.516°	7.0 km	1,085	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026 at 23:39 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 3 km SSW of San Francisco Zoo, CA. More than 1,085 people across the region submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the shaking was widely perceived. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The hypocenter lay at 7.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 37.704°, -122.516°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 23:35:18 UTC	4.9mb	Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -30.223°, -177.906°	56.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 23:35 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 56.5 km depth. The epicenter is at -30.223°, -177.906°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 23:33:43 UTC	4.2mb	Southwest Indian Ridge -28.775°, 61.994°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Southwest Indian Ridge came in on April 25, 2026 at 23:33 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -28.775°N, 61.994°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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 23:07:49 UTC	2.5mb_lg	63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada 47.298°, -66.349°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada at 23:07 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 47.298°N, -66.349°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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 23:01:03 UTC	4.6mb	139 km SSW of Baturaja, Indonesia -5.249°, 103.587°	63.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 139 km SSW of Baturaja, Indonesia on April 25, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 63.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -5.249°, 103.587°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 22:44:11 UTC	2.3ml	5 km S of Dacoma, Oklahoma 36.611°, -98.555°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 5 km S of Dacoma, Oklahoma at 22:44 UTC on April 25, 2026. At a depth of 7.0 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 36.611°N, -98.555°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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 22:34:10 UTC	4.1mb	223 km W of Abepura, Indonesia -2.832°, 138.634°	35.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 223 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on April 25, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. At a depth of 35.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -2.832°, 138.634°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 22:21:27 UTC	2.0ml	22 km SSE of Lowell Point, Alaska 59.898°, -149.237°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 22 km SSE of Lowell Point, Alaska with origin time 22:21 UTC on April 25, 2026. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 59.898°, -149.237°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 22:19:05 UTC	2.5ml	116 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.149°, -144.636°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:19 UTC on April 25, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 116 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 69.149°, -144.636°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 22:16:06 UTC	3.1ml	9 km NNE of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.981°, -159.447°	107.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 9 km NNE of Ivanof Bay, Alaska. The event originated approximately 107.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 55.981°N, -159.447°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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 21:38:09 UTC	4.3mb	144 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -3.110°, 148.016°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 144 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on April 25, 2026, with origin time 21:38 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -3.110°, 148.016°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 21:30:00 UTC	4.2mb	116 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.981°, 147.728°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 116 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on April 25, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -2.981°, 147.728°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 21:25:53 UTC	2.5ml	99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.479°, -164.741°	20.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 21:25 UTC on April 25, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 20.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.479°, -164.741°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 21:13:19 UTC	4.3mb	114 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.946°, 147.753°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 114 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea came in on April 25, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -2.946°, 147.753°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 21:02:28 UTC	4.3mb	north of Svalbard 86.141°, 32.090°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place north of Svalbard on April 25, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 86.141°N, 32.090°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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 20:53:48 UTC	2.0ml	53 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico 31.705°, -104.266°	5.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 53 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico at 20:53 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 31.705°N, -104.266°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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 20:41:31 UTC	4.8mww	105 km ENE of Miyako, Japan 39.849°, 143.148°	33.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected 105 km ENE of Miyako, Japan on April 25, 2026, with origin time 20:41 UTC. The event originated approximately 33.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.849°, 143.148°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 20:40:58 UTC	2.0md	2 km WNW of Indios, Puerto Rico 18.000°, -66.841°	15.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:40 UTC on April 25, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 2 km WNW of Indios, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 15.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 18.000°, -66.841°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 20:28:11 UTC	2.1md	14 km W of Lake Nacimiento, CA 35.705°, -121.031°	9.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 14 km W of Lake Nacimiento, CA on April 25, 2026, with origin time 20:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 9.3 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 35.705°, -121.031°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 20:25:46 UTC	2.4ml	23 km NW of Fishhook, Alaska 61.898°, -149.535°	29.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 23 km NW of Fishhook, Alaska at 20:25 UTC on April 25, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 29.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.898°, -149.535°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 20:23:14 UTC	3.0ml	95 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.487°, -164.829°	23.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 95 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 20:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.5 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. At a depth of 23.9 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 53.487°N, -164.829°E. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 20:14:39 UTC	5.0mb	82 km SSW of Paracas, Peru -14.571°, -76.523°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 82 km SSW of Paracas, Peru with origin time 20:14 UTC on April 25, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -14.571°, -76.523°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 19:54:45 UTC	2.0ml	38 km S of False Pass, Alaska 54.516°, -163.507°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 38 km S of False Pass, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 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 54.516°N, -163.507°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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 19:49:58 UTC	4.9mww	17 km ENE of Kentrí, Greece 35.087°, 25.930°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:49 UTC on April 25, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 17 km ENE of Kentrí, Greece. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 35.087°N, 25.930°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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 19:46:34 UTC	2.0ml	45 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.623°, -104.103°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 19:46 UTC on April 25, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.623°, -104.103°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 19:44:19 UTC	3.4ml	102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.471°, -164.699°	19.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 25, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 19.9 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 53.471°, -164.699°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 19:42:55 UTC	4.3mb	236 km W of Abepura, Indonesia -2.696°, 138.504°	39.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 236 km W of Abepura, Indonesia, logged at 19:42 UTC. At a depth of 39.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -2.696°, 138.504°. 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.
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 19:20:38 UTC	4.2mb	off the coast of Oregon 44.361°, -129.667°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near off the coast of Oregon, logged at 19:20 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 44.361°, -129.667°. 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.

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 25, 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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