Earthquakes on April 27, 2026: 216 Worldwide, Largest M5.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 23:59:19 UTC	4.0mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -33.040°, -179.922°	144.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded south of the Kermadec Islands on April 27, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. At 144.2 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -33.040°, -179.922°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 23:36:05 UTC	2.3ml	10 km ENE of Crown Point, Alaska 60.447°, -149.191°	19.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km ENE of Crown Point, Alaska, logged at 23:36 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 19.5 km depth. Coordinates: 60.447°, -149.191°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 23:05:48 UTC	4.3mb	153 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.401°, 160.617°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 153 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on April 27, 2026 at 23:05 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 52.401°, 160.617°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 23:05:01 UTC	4.5mb	97 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.234°, 83.912°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 97 km ESE of Kuqa, China at 23:05 UTC on April 27, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 41.234°, 83.912°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 22:58:17 UTC	4.0mb	96 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.416°, 84.014°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 96 km ESE of Kuqa, China with origin time 22:58 UTC on April 27, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 41.416°N, 84.014°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 22:25:08 UTC	4.5mb	144 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.613°, 153.539°	116.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 144 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on April 27, 2026, with origin time 22:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 116.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -4.613°, 153.539°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 22:15:42 UTC	2.2ml	41 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.541°, -104.139°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 22:15 UTC on April 27, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of 7.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.541°, -104.139°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 21:31:39 UTC	2.3mb_lg	82 km W of Miramichi, Canada 47.021°, -66.582°	12.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 27, 2026 at 21:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 82 km W of Miramichi, Canada. The hypocenter lay at 12.1 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 47.021°, -66.582°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 21:28:31 UTC	2.6ml	167 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska 55.724°, -155.914°	24.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 167 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska came in on April 27, 2026 at 21:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 24.3 km depth. Coordinates: 55.724°, -155.914°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 21:14:24 UTC	2.2ml	8 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.381°, -120.522°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:14 UTC on April 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 8 km S of Princeton, Canada. At a depth of just -0.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 49.381°N, -120.522°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 20:16:07 UTC	2.5ml	98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.422°, -139.526°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 20:16 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.422°N, -139.526°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 19:30:51 UTC	2.0ml	49 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.703°, -104.126°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 49 km W of Mentone, Texas on April 27, 2026, with origin time 19:30 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 6 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 6.7 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 31.703°N, -104.126°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 18:16:17 UTC	3.0md	66 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.930°, -65.077°	15.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 66 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 18:16 UTC on April 27, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.9 km depth. Coordinates: 18.930°, -65.077°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 17:54:05 UTC	2.1ml	9 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas 28.818°, -99.042°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 9 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas at 17:54 UTC. At a depth of 6.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 28.818°N, -99.042°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 17:11:57 UTC	4.4mb	75 km N of Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil -6.949°, -72.736°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 75 km N of Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil came in on April 27, 2026 at 17:11 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 -6.949°N, -72.736°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 16:43:04 UTC	2.4ml	59 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 62.950°, -149.628°	73.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 59 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska at 16:43 UTC on April 27, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 73.9 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 62.950°N, -149.628°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 16:25:33 UTC	2.1ml	25 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada 40.598°, -119.643°	10.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 25 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada with origin time 16:25 UTC on April 27, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 40.598°, -119.643°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 16:15:35 UTC	2.9md	10 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico 18.261°, -67.327°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 27, 2026 at 16:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 10 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 17.4 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 18.261°N, -67.327°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 16:00:41 UTC	2.5ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.557°, -139.912°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 27, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. 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: 60.557°, -139.912°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 15:48:13 UTC	2.3ml	38 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.916°, -168.286°	28.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 38 km E of Nikolski, Alaska on April 27, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. At a depth of 28.4 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 52.916°N, -168.286°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 15:24:01 UTC	4.4mb	158 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam 12.133°, 143.776°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 158 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam on April 27, 2026 at 15:24 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. Coordinates: 12.133°, 143.776°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 15:14:30 UTC	2.0ml	107 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 61.332°, -140.919°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 107 km E of McCarthy, Alaska came in on April 27, 2026 at 15:14 UTC. 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: 61.332°, -140.919°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 14:47:13 UTC	3.3ml	6 km SSW of Redlands, CA 34.003°, -117.210°	3.3 km	495	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 27, 2026 at 14:47 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 6 km SSW of Redlands, CA. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 495 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.6 (light). At a depth of just 3.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 34.003°, -117.210°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 14:39:10 UTC	3.1ml	237 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.012°, -149.709°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 237 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska at 14:39 UTC. 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 56.012°, -149.709°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 14:25:03 UTC	2.0ml	63 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.028°, -152.835°	67.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 63 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska on April 27, 2026 at 14:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 67.6 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 59.028°, -152.835°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 14:15:14 UTC	2.4ml	18 km W of Delta, B.C., MX 32.379°, -115.381°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:15 UTC on April 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 18 km W of Delta, B.C., MX. The event originated approximately 8.3 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 32.379°, -115.381°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 14:14:29 UTC	2.0ml	21 km ESE of Larsen Bay, Alaska 57.501°, -153.629°	40.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 21 km ESE of Larsen Bay, Alaska, logged at 14:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 40.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 57.501°N, -153.629°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 14:01:48 UTC	4.3mb	233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.197°, 176.453°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska with origin time 14:01 UTC on April 27, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.0 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 52.197°, 176.453°. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 13:59:14 UTC	2.7ml	99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.518°, -164.678°	18.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 13:59 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.518°N, -164.678°E. 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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 13:56:10 UTC	2.2ml	95 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska 56.701°, -156.894°	79.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 95 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska on April 27, 2026, with origin time 13:56 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 79.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 56.701°, -156.894°. 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.

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 27, 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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