Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 23:28:44 UTC	2.9ml	115 km E of Chignik, Alaska 56.317°, -156.532°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 115 km E of Chignik, Alaska on April 26, 2026, with origin time 23:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 14.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.317°, -156.532°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 23:12:50 UTC	4.1mb	Beaufort Sea 71.137°, -133.567°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Beaufort Sea at 23:12 UTC on April 26, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 71.137°, -133.567°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 23:09:22 UTC	3.1ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.440°, -139.470°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:09 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.440°, -139.470°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 22:56:39 UTC	2.8ml	88 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.241°, -165.716°	23.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 88 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska on April 26, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. At a depth of 23.5 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 53.241°N, -165.716°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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 22:43:54 UTC	4.3mb	17 km W of Umatac Village, Guam 13.268°, 144.507°	75.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 17 km W of Umatac Village, Guam with origin time 22:43 UTC on April 26, 2026. The event originated approximately 75.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 13.268°N, 144.507°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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 22:13:18 UTC	2.1ml	60 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.141°, -153.233°	153.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 60 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska on April 26, 2026 at 22:13 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 153.5 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 60.141°N, -153.233°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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 22:05:00 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.741°, 179.622°	558.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on April 26, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. At 558.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -23.741°N, 179.622°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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 21:41:24 UTC	4.4mb	79 km WSW of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia 0.995°, 96.963°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:41 UTC on April 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 79 km WSW of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 0.995°, 96.963°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 21:26:47 UTC	2.2ml	72 km W of Petersville, Alaska 62.576°, -152.171°	116.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:26 UTC on April 26, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 72 km W of Petersville, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 116.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 62.576°, -152.171°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 21:20:13 UTC	2.0ml	49 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.661°, -104.123°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 49 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 21:20 UTC on April 26, 2026. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.661°, -104.123°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 20:56:31 UTC	2.3ml	63 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska 57.394°, -155.454°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 63 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska came in on April 26, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. At a depth of just 4.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 57.394°, -155.454°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 20:55:28 UTC	3.3ml	85 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.616°, -164.808°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 seismic event took place 85 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on April 26, 2026 at 20:55 UTC. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 4.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 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 53.616°, -164.808°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 20:28:30 UTC	2.8ml	67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 60.121°, -153.099°	125.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska with origin time 20:28 UTC on April 26, 2026. The event originated approximately 125.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 60.121°, -153.099°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 20:23:55 UTC	5.9mww	22 km W of Sarabetsu, Japan 42.691°, 142.915°	81.0 km	19	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 22 km W of Sarabetsu, Japan. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on April 26, 2026. 19 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.6 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 81.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 42.691°, 142.915°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 20:08:06 UTC	4.1mwr	66 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile -28.777°, -71.399°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 66 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile on April 26, 2026, with origin time 20:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -28.777°, -71.399°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 19:53:59 UTC	4.4mb	164 km ESE of Miyakojima, Japan 24.036°, 126.710°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 164 km ESE of Miyakojima, Japan at 19:53 UTC on April 26, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 24.036°, 126.710°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 19:32:52 UTC	2.9ml	93 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.566°, -164.723°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 93 km SE of Akutan, Alaska came in on April 26, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 4.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.566°, -164.723°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 19:26:04 UTC	4.3mb	western Xizang 32.998°, 82.863°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near western Xizang at 19:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 32.998°, 82.863°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 18:40:18 UTC	4.3mb	18 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece 34.896°, 25.887°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:40 UTC on April 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 18 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece. 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 34.896°, 25.887°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 18:02:08 UTC	5.1mww	67 km N of Labasa, Fiji -15.827°, 179.435°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 67 km N of Labasa, Fiji with origin time 18:02 UTC on April 26, 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -15.827°, 179.435°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 17:59:26 UTC	2.9ml	99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.499°, -164.713°	17.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on April 26, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.4 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 17.2 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 53.499°N, -164.713°E. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 17:49:28 UTC	2.3ml	16 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 33.397°, -116.399°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 16 km N of Borrego Springs, CA on April 26, 2026 at 17:49 UTC. The event originated approximately 5.2 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 33.397°, -116.399°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 17:09:17 UTC	4.5mb	110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan 40.307°, 51.715°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan with origin time 17:09 UTC on April 26, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 40.307°, 51.715°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 16:57:22 UTC	5.0mww	77 km E of Noda, Japan 40.049°, 142.721°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 77 km E of Noda, Japan at 16:57 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. 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. The epicenter is at 40.049°, 142.721°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 16:22:43 UTC	4.2mb	201 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland 62.655°, -25.464°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 201 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland, logged at 16:22 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 62.655°, -25.464°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 16:19:31 UTC	2.6ml	100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.441°, -164.810°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 53.441°N, -164.810°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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 16:07:53 UTC	4.4mb	24 km ENE of Dannevirke, New Zealand -40.139°, 176.373°	42.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 24 km ENE of Dannevirke, New Zealand on April 26, 2026, with origin time 16:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 42.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -40.139°N, 176.373°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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 15:52:35 UTC	4.3mb	220 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia 3.017°, 126.494°	48.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 220 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 15:52 UTC on April 26, 2026. At a depth of 48.2 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 3.017°N, 126.494°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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 15:44:34 UTC	3.4ml	10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA 34.001°, -116.751°	12.8 km	375	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA at 15:44 UTC on April 26, 2026. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 375 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.5 (light). At a depth of 12.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 34.001°, -116.751°. 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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 15:17:37 UTC	2.3ml	10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA 34.003°, -116.753°	12.8 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA with origin time 15:17 UTC on April 26, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 12.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 34.003°N, -116.753°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.

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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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