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 →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands came in on April 27, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 144.2 km depth. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km ENE of Crown Point, Alaska at 23:36 UTC on April 27, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 19.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 →
On April 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 153 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 23:05 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.401°N, 160.617°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.
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 23:05:01 UTC	4.5mb	97 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.234°, 83.912°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 97 km ESE of Kuqa, China on April 27, 2026, with origin time 23:05 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 96 km ESE of Kuqa, China on April 27, 2026 at 22:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 144 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea came in on April 27, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 116.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -4.613°N, 153.539°E. 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 →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas on April 27, 2026 at 22:15 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.9 km depth. 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 →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 82 km W of Miramichi, Canada on April 27, 2026, with origin time 21:31 UTC. The event originated approximately 12.1 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 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 →
At 21:28 UTC on April 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 167 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska. The event originated approximately 24.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 →
On April 27, 2026 at 21:14 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 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 →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on April 27, 2026, with origin time 20:16 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. Coordinates: 60.422°, -139.526°. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 49 km W of Mentone, Texas with origin time 19:30 UTC on April 27, 2026. 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 event originated approximately 6.7 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 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 →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 66 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on April 27, 2026 at 18:16 UTC. At a depth of 15.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 →
April 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 9 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas, logged at 17:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. 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 →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 75 km N of Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil on April 27, 2026 at 17:11 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: -6.949°, -72.736°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 59 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska on April 27, 2026 at 16:43 UTC. At a depth of 73.9 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 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 →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 25 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada on April 27, 2026 at 16:25 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. 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 →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 10 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico on April 27, 2026, with origin time 16:15 UTC. The event originated approximately 17.4 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 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 16:00:40 UTC	2.5ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.529°, -139.887°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on April 27, 2026 at 16:00 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. The epicenter is at 60.529°, -139.887°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 38 km E of Nikolski, Alaska came in on April 27, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.4 km depth. 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 →
April 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 158 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam, logged at 15:24 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 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 →
On April 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 107 km E of McCarthy, Alaska at 15:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.2 km depth. 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 →
This magnitude 3.3 event was detected 6 km SSW of Redlands, CA on April 27, 2026, with origin time 14:47 UTC. 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 →
April 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 237 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska, logged at 14:39 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. 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 →
At 14:25 UTC on April 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 63 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 67.6 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 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 →
On April 27, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 18 km W of Delta, B.C., MX. 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. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 21 km ESE of Larsen Bay, Alaska at 14:14 UTC on April 27, 2026. At a depth of 40.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 →
At 14:01 UTC on April 27, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.0, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 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 →
April 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 13:59 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. At a depth of 18.8 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 53.518°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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 95 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska with origin time 13:56 UTC on April 27, 2026. 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 hypocenter lay at 79.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. 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.

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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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