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Earthquakes on April 29, 2026

296
EARTHQUAKES on April 29, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep
Normal activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
5
M4.0–4.9
39
M3.0–3.9
17
M2.0–2.9
56
M1.0–1.9
179

Activity Summary

296
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
5
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Earthquake Map — April 29, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — April 29, 2026

Showing 30 of 117 (filtered from 296)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 23:54:10 UTC
4.3mb
201 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji
-17.640°, -178.839°
534.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 201 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji came in on April 29, 2026 at 23:54 UTC. At 534.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -17.640°, -178.839°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 23:32:56 UTC
2.1ml
11 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas
28.795°, -99.043°
7.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 11 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas on April 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 7.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 28.795°, -99.043°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 23:20:48 UTC
3.9mb
221 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
52.238°, 176.295°
20.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:20 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 3.9 tremor occurred 221 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 20.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 52.238°, 176.295°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 23:02:30 UTC
2.2ml
31 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska
59.836°, -153.562°
140.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:02 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 31 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The event originated approximately 140.3 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 59.836°N, -153.562°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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:46:57 UTC
4.0mb
203 km W of Tual, Indonesia
-5.768°, 130.924°
75.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 203 km W of Tual, Indonesia at 22:46 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 75.2 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -5.768°N, 130.924°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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:42:58 UTC
2.2ml
5 km ENE of Falls City, Texas
28.995°, -97.968°
8.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 5 km ENE of Falls City, Texas at 22:42 UTC on April 29, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.1 km depth. Coordinates: 28.995°, -97.968°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:33:39 UTC
2.8ml
63 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska
55.327°, -159.474°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 63 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska at 22:33 UTC on April 29, 2026. 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: 55.327°, -159.474°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:31:36 UTC
3.1ml
152 km S of False Pass, Alaska
53.482°, -163.386°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 152 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 22:31 UTC on April 29, 2026. 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 53.482°N, -163.386°E. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:30:41 UTC
2.0ml
5 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas
28.872°, -99.046°
8.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 5 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas with origin time 22:30 UTC on April 29, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 8.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 28.872°N, -99.046°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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:26:58 UTC
2.4ml
6 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
28.846°, -99.047°
7.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 6 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 22:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.846°, -99.047°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:24:42 UTC
4.3mb
33 km NW of Barishal, Pakistan
36.537°, 74.432°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 33 km NW of Barishal, Pakistan on April 29, 2026 at 22:24 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. Geolocation places the event at 36.537°N, 74.432°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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:24:02 UTC
4.3mb
20 km WSW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
-5.593°, 149.959°
135.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 20 km WSW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, logged at 22:24 UTC. At a depth of 135.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -5.593°, 149.959°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 22:04:39 UTC
5.0mb
20 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines
8.952°, 126.482°
19.8 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 22:04 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 20 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 19.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 8.952°N, 126.482°E. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 21:48:22 UTC
2.1ml
5 km E of Falls City, Texas
28.984°, -97.966°
7.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km E of Falls City, Texas with origin time 21:48 UTC on April 29, 2026. The event originated approximately 7.8 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 28.984°, -97.966°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 20:45:05 UTC
2.1ml
16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
39.302°, -119.098°
1.4 km---AutoUSGS →
On April 29, 2026 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.302°N, -119.098°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 20:45:01 UTC
4.3mb
109 km NE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
-5.896°, 148.578°
119.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 29, 2026 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 109 km NE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. The event originated approximately 119.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -5.896°, 148.578°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 20:38:48 UTC
4.7mb
Southwest Indian Ridge
-27.750°, 64.051°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place near Southwest Indian Ridge on April 29, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -27.750°, 64.051°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:58:29 UTC
4.6mb
78 km NNW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
-19.101°, -174.618°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 78 km NNW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga with origin time 19:58 UTC on April 29, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -19.101°, -174.618°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:30:07 UTC
2.0ml
25 km WNW of Lovelock, Nevada
40.260°, -118.749°
0.7 km---AutoUSGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 25 km WNW of Lovelock, Nevada, logged at 19:30 UTC. At a depth of just 0.7 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 40.260°N, -118.749°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:29:53 UTC
4.5mb
southern East Pacific Rise
-35.166°, -108.354°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected near southern East Pacific Rise on April 29, 2026, with origin time 19:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -35.166°N, -108.354°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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:29:05 UTC
4.4mb
119 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
1.093°, 126.141°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 119 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia at 19:29 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 1.093°, 126.141°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:20:57 UTC
4.4mb
56 km N of Yongning, China
28.340°, 100.688°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 19:20 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 56 km N of Yongning, China. 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 28.340°, 100.688°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:19:40 UTC
4.1mb
28 km SSE of Daocheng, China
28.807°, 100.418°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 28 km SSE of Daocheng, China, logged at 19:19 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 28.807°, 100.418°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:11:11 UTC
4.7mb
74 km N of Yongning, China
28.491°, 100.804°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 74 km N of Yongning, China, logged at 19:11 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 28.491°, 100.804°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:10:37 UTC
2.7ml
108 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska
53.959°, -164.067°
26.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 108 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska on April 29, 2026 at 19:10 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.5 km depth. Coordinates: 53.959°, -164.067°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 19:01:17 UTC
4.2mb
south of the Fiji Islands
-23.014°, -179.301°
486.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 19:01 UTC on April 29, 2026. At 486.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -23.014°, -179.301°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 18:59:50 UTC
2.1ml
10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
28.811°, -99.031°
3.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On April 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 18:59 UTC. At a depth of just 3.0 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. Geolocation places the event at 28.811°N, -99.031°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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 17:58:44 UTC
4.2mb
80 km NNE of Yulinshi, China
38.925°, 110.192°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 80 km NNE of Yulinshi, China on April 29, 2026, with origin time 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 38.925°, 110.192°. 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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 17:48:04 UTC
2.5ml
101 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
53.480°, -164.695°
22.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 101 km SE of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 17:48 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.480°N, -164.695°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.
2026-04-29
2026-04-29 17:43:38 UTC
2.9md
39 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
18.486°, -64.457°
7.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 39 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on April 29, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. At a depth of 7.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.486°N, -64.457°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.
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
Click any row to see additional technical details.

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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on April 29, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.