Earthquakes on April 26, 2026: 236 Worldwide, Largest M6.1

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 →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 115 km E of Chignik, Alaska on April 26, 2026 at 23:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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 23:09:22 UTC	3.1ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.443°, -139.498°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on April 26, 2026 at 23:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 60.443°, -139.498°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 88 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska came in 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. The epicenter is at 53.241°, -165.716°. 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 13.273°, 144.506°	75.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 17 km W of Umatac Village, Guam. The hypocenter lay at 75.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 13.273°, 144.506°. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 60 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska at 22:13 UTC on April 26, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. At a depth of 153.5 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 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 →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on April 26, 2026, with origin time 22:05 UTC. At 558.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -23.741°, 179.622°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 72 km W of Petersville, Alaska on April 26, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. At a depth of 116.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 49 km NW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 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. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 →
On April 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 63 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska 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. Geolocation places the event at 57.394°N, -155.454°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.
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 20:55:26 UTC	3.3ml	92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.563°, -164.746°	22.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 20:55 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.563°N, -164.746°E. 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 →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on April 26, 2026 at 20:28 UTC. The event originated approximately 125.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.121°N, -153.099°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 20:23:55 UTC	6.1mww	24 km WNW of Sarabetsu, Japan 42.710°, 142.894°	81.0 km	19	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 24 km WNW of Sarabetsu, Japan. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 5.1 (strong). 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. The hypocenter lay at 81.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 42.710°, 142.894°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.1 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 →
On April 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 66 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile at 20:08 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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	92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.560°, -164.763°	26.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 19:32 UTC on April 26, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 26.2 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 53.560°N, -164.763°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 19:26:04 UTC	4.3mb	western Xizang 32.998°, 82.863°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded near western Xizang on April 26, 2026 at 19:26 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 18 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece with origin time 18:40 UTC on April 26, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 34.896°N, 25.887°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 18:02:08 UTC	4.6mb	67 km N of Labasa, Fiji -15.829°, 179.443°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 67 km N of Labasa, Fiji came in on April 26, 2026 at 18:02 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -15.829°N, 179.443°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 17:59:26 UTC	2.9ml	99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.499°, -164.713°	17.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 17:59 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 17.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.499°, -164.713°. 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 →
At 17:49 UTC on April 26, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 16 km N of Borrego Springs, CA. 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. Coordinates: 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 40.053°, 142.724°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 77 km E of Noda, Japan with origin time 16:57 UTC on April 26, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. 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: 40.053°, 142.724°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 201 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland came in on April 26, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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 →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on April 26, 2026, with origin time 16:19 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 53.441°, -164.810°. 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 15:52:35 UTC	4.3mb	220 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia 3.017°, 126.494°	48.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 220 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 15:52 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 48.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 3.017°, 126.494°. 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 →
On April 26, 2026 at 15:44 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA. 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. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.5 — considered light. The hypocenter lay at 12.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 34.001°N, -116.751°E. 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 →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA on April 26, 2026 at 15:17 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 34.003°, -116.753°. 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 15:14:14 UTC	4.4mb	212 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland 62.607°, -25.670°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 212 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland on April 26, 2026, with origin time 15:14 UTC. 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 62.607°N, -25.670°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 14:49:19 UTC	2.5ml	20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.337°, -119.009°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 14:49 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 8.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.337°, -119.009°. 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

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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on April 26, 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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