Earthquakes on April 28, 2026: 251 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 23:43:18 UTC	2.2ml	27 km S of Westbrook, Texas 32.110°, -100.992°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 27 km S of Westbrook, Texas on April 28, 2026, with origin time 23:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 8.4 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 32.110°N, -100.992°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 23:35:36 UTC	4.1mb	88 km NNW of La Serena, Chile -29.236°, -71.758°	27.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 88 km NNW of La Serena, Chile on April 28, 2026, with origin time 23:35 UTC. The event originated approximately 27.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -29.236°, -71.758°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 23:35:13 UTC	2.1md	11 km S of Yosemite Lakes, CA 37.089°, -119.784°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km S of Yosemite Lakes, CA at 23:35 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 37.089°, -119.784°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 23:34:53 UTC	2.4ml	17 km ESE of Rocky Ridge, Utah 39.853°, -111.645°	8.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 17 km ESE of Rocky Ridge, Utah came in on April 28, 2026 at 23:34 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 39.853°N, -111.645°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 23:30:51 UTC	4.4mb	200 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam 11.868°, 143.500°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 200 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam on April 28, 2026 at 23:30 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. The epicenter is at 11.868°, 143.500°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 23:03:16 UTC	4.2mb	Fiji region -18.757°, -177.693°	390.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:03 UTC on April 28, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred in the Fiji region. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At 390.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -18.757°, -177.693°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 22:58:21 UTC	4.9mb	11 km N of Alugan, Philippines 12.318°, 125.492°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 11 km N of Alugan, Philippines on April 28, 2026 at 22:58 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. 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. Geolocation places the event at 12.318°N, 125.492°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 22:34:12 UTC	2.0ml	5 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 28.877°, -99.045°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 5 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas on April 28, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 28.877°N, -99.045°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 21:52:58 UTC	2.9ml	89 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.587°, -164.771°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 89 km SE of Akutan, 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: 53.587°, -164.771°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 21:43:08 UTC	2.3ml	62 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.151°, -151.542°	19.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 62 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska with origin time 21:43 UTC on April 28, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 19.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 58.151°, -151.542°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 21:22:35 UTC	2.9ml	168 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.196°, -171.034°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 168 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska on April 28, 2026 at 21:22 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 52.196°, -171.034°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 20:48:38 UTC	3.2ml	0 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.206°, -155.487°	32.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 28, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 0 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii, logged at 20:48 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 19.206°, -155.487°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 20:43:54 UTC	4.3mb	75 km ENE of Noda, Japan 40.303°, 142.663°	44.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 75 km ENE of Noda, Japan. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 44.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 40.303°, 142.663°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 20:22:21 UTC	4.0mb	31 km E of Karakenja, Tajikistan 39.267°, 71.889°	4.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 31 km E of Karakenja, Tajikistan on April 28, 2026 at 20:22 UTC. At a depth of just 4.2 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 39.267°N, 71.889°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 20:11:47 UTC	2.6ml	7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 34.002°, -117.213°	4.5 km	71	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA. 71 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. At a depth of just 4.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 34.002°, -117.213°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 19:59:06 UTC	4.4mb	92 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.514°, 128.291°	199.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 28, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 92 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia, logged at 19:59 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 199.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 2.514°N, 128.291°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 19:39:12 UTC	2.6ml	72 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.245°, -176.926°	36.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 72 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on April 28, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. At a depth of 36.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.245°N, -176.926°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 19:26:43 UTC	3.5ml	0 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.201°, -155.486°	31.6 km	43	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 0 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 19:26 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 43 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). At a depth of 31.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.201°, -155.486°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 19:23:24 UTC	2.5ml	53 km ENE of Akutan, Alaska 54.312°, -165.006°	105.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 53 km ENE of Akutan, Alaska at 19:23 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 105.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 54.312°, -165.006°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 19:16:05 UTC	4.6mb	100 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.268°, 83.969°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 100 km ESE of Kuqa, China with origin time 19:16 UTC on April 28, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 41.268°, 83.969°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 19:13:13 UTC	4.6mb	152 km W of Neiafu, Tonga -18.510°, -175.419°	220.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 152 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at 19:13 UTC. At a depth of 220.6 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 -18.510°N, -175.419°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 18:21:15 UTC	2.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.553°, -139.667°	4.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 18:21 UTC on April 28, 2026. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.0 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. Coordinates: 60.553°, -139.667°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 17:45:40 UTC	2.0ml	41 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska 66.040°, -150.009°	0.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 41 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska at 17:45 UTC. At a depth of just 0.3 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. The epicenter is at 66.040°, -150.009°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 17:32:37 UTC	2.0ml	20 km S of Perryville, Alaska 55.732°, -159.116°	71.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:32 UTC on April 28, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 20 km S of Perryville, Alaska. The event originated approximately 71.0 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 55.732°N, -159.116°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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 17:27:29 UTC	2.0ml	20 km ENE of Panguitch, Utah 37.904°, -112.221°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 28, 2026 at 17:27 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 20 km ENE of Panguitch, Utah. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.904°, -112.221°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 17:20:48 UTC	2.2ml	83 km E of Chignik, Alaska 56.396°, -157.074°	27.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 83 km E of Chignik, Alaska came in on April 28, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. At a depth of 27.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.396°, -157.074°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 17:19:34 UTC	2.1ml	19 km ENE of Panguitch, Utah 37.901°, -112.236°	5.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:19 UTC on April 28, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 19 km ENE of Panguitch, Utah. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 5.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 37.901°, -112.236°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 17:19:03 UTC	3.0ml	65 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.557°, -175.839°	35.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 65 km ESE of Adak, Alaska at 17:19 UTC on April 28, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.557°, -175.839°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 17:16:39 UTC	3.0ml	19 km ENE of Panguitch, Utah 37.895°, -112.231°	5.3 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 19 km ENE of Panguitch, Utah came in on April 28, 2026 at 17:16 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.5, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.3 km depth. Coordinates: 37.895°, -112.231°. 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.
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 17:16:39 UTC	2.1ml	25 km SE of Lowell Point, Alaska 59.935°, -149.076°	1.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 25 km SE of Lowell Point, Alaska at 17:16 UTC on April 28, 2026. At a depth of just 1.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 59.935°N, -149.076°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.

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 28, 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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