Earthquakes on April 29, 2026: 280 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 29, 2026 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 201 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji. At 534.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas at 23:32 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. At a depth of 7.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 28.795°N, -99.043°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 23:20:49 UTC	3.9mb	232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.178°, 176.437°	23.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 23:20 UTC. At a depth of 23.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.178°, 176.437°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 31 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska on April 29, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 59.836°, -153.562°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 203 km W of Tual, Indonesia on April 29, 2026 at 22:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 75.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 5 km ENE of Falls City, Texas, logged at 22:42 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 28.995°N, -97.968°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 22:33:39 UTC	2.8ml	63 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.327°, -159.474°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 63 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska, logged at 22:33 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. Geolocation places the event at 55.327°N, -159.474°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.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 22:31:36 UTC	3.1ml	152 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.482°, -163.386°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 152 km S of False Pass, Alaska, logged at 22:31 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 53.482°, -163.386°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 5 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas on April 29, 2026, with origin time 22:30 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 8.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 28.872°, -99.046°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 6 km SE of Pearsall, Texas came in on April 29, 2026 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. Geolocation places the event at 28.846°N, -99.047°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.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 22:24:50 UTC	4.1mb	67 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan 36.865°, 74.347°	63.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 67 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan at 22:24 UTC on April 29, 2026. At a depth of 63.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 36.865°N, 74.347°E. 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 22:24:02 UTC	4.3mb	20 km WSW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -5.593°, 149.959°	135.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 20 km WSW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on April 29, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. At a depth of 135.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -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 22:04:41 UTC	4.9mb	17 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines 8.943°, 126.461°	35.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:04 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 17 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 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 8.943°N, 126.461°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.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 21:48:22 UTC	2.1ml	5 km E of Falls City, Texas 28.984°, -97.966°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 5 km E of Falls City, Texas on April 29, 2026, with origin time 21:48 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 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	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 20:45 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 39.302°, -119.098°. 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 20:38:48 UTC	4.6mb	Southwest Indian Ridge -27.712°, 64.034°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 29, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Southwest Indian Ridge. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -27.712°N, 64.034°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.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 19:30:07 UTC	2.0ml	25 km WNW of Lovelock, Nevada 40.260°, -118.749°	0.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On April 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 25 km WNW of Lovelock, Nevada 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. The epicenter is at 40.260°, -118.749°. 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 19:10:36 UTC	2.6ml	115 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.876°, -163.990°	20.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 29, 2026 at 19:10 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 115 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 20.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 53.876°, -163.990°. 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.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 18:59:50 UTC	2.1ml	10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.811°, -99.031°	3.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas came in on April 29, 2026 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. The epicenter is at 28.811°, -99.031°. 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 17:48:04 UTC	2.5ml	101 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.480°, -164.695°	22.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 101 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 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. The epicenter is at 53.480°, -164.695°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 39 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 17:43 UTC on April 29, 2026. At a depth of 7.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.486°, -64.457°. 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.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 17:37:38 UTC	2.3ml	71 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska 53.550°, -165.320°	43.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:37 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 71 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 2.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 43.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.550°, -165.320°. 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.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 16:53:49 UTC	2.5ml	98 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.015°, -166.900°	20.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:53 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 98 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 20.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 53.015°N, -166.900°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 16:52:34 UTC	2.4ml	95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.054°, -166.931°	25.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska on April 29, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 25.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 53.054°, -166.931°. 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 16:48:25 UTC	2.8ml	30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 37.119°, -115.314°	6.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada at 16:48 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 6.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.119°, -115.314°. 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 16:41:44 UTC	5.2mww	Prince Edward Islands region -44.624°, 37.294°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded in the Prince Edward Islands region on April 29, 2026 at 16:41 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.3 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -44.624°N, 37.294°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 16:34:22 UTC	4.4mb	Prince Edward Islands region -44.533°, 37.482°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place in the Prince Edward Islands region on April 29, 2026 at 16:34 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -44.533°, 37.482°. 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 16:33:06 UTC	4.5mb	97 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia -2.261°, 100.540°	61.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 97 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia at 16:33 UTC. At a depth of 61.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -2.261°N, 100.540°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 16:31:04 UTC	5.1mb	Prince Edward Islands region -44.653°, 37.338°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Prince Edward Islands region with origin time 16:31 UTC on April 29, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -44.653°, 37.338°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 16:30:51 UTC	4.6mb	Prince Edward Islands region -44.529°, 37.774°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded in the Prince Edward Islands region on April 29, 2026 at 16:30 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -44.529°, 37.774°. 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.

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 29, 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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