Earthquakes on April 30, 2026: 257 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:57:11 UTC	2.6ml	51 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico 31.719°, -104.255°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026 at 23:57 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 51 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 31.719°N, -104.255°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:53:29 UTC	2.4ml	128 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.703°, -163.275°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 128 km S of False Pass, Alaska on April 30, 2026, with origin time 23:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.703°, -163.275°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:51:22 UTC	2.3ml	69 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska 57.894°, -155.454°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 69 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska on April 30, 2026 at 23:51 UTC. At a depth of 8.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 57.894°N, -155.454°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:49:19 UTC	2.3md	23 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.296°, -124.554°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 23 km W of Petrolia, CA. The hypocenter lay at 8.6 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 40.296°, -124.554°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:36:44 UTC	2.1md	23 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.294°, -124.551°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 23 km W of Petrolia, CA at 23:36 UTC on April 30, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.294°, -124.551°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:25:43 UTC	2.6ml	61 km N of Petersville, Alaska 63.044°, -150.862°	129.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska on April 30, 2026 at 23:25 UTC. At a depth of 129.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 63.044°, -150.862°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:17:38 UTC	3.0ml	164 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.052°, -170.807°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 164 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on April 30, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.2 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 52.052°N, -170.807°E. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:05:48 UTC	2.5ml	100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.590°, -164.552°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 23:05 UTC on April 30, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 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 53.590°N, -164.552°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 22:58:41 UTC	4.8mb	86 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.533°, 153.022°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 86 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at 22:58 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -4.533°, 153.022°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 22:43:37 UTC	2.8md	14 km N of Morgan Hill, CA 37.258°, -121.630°	6.8 km	17	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:43 UTC on April 30, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 14 km N of Morgan Hill, CA. Nearby residents submitted 17 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The event originated approximately 6.8 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 37.258°N, -121.630°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 22:32:11 UTC	2.6ml	94 km SW of Atka, Alaska 51.601°, -175.183°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 94 km SW of Atka, Alaska with origin time 22:32 UTC on April 30, 2026. The event originated approximately 35.0 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 51.601°, -175.183°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 21:14:22 UTC	2.5md	81 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.335°, -125.243°	-0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026 at 21:14 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 81 km W of Petrolia, CA. At a depth of just -0.0 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: 40.335°, -125.243°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 20:42:12 UTC	3.4mb	125 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.306°, -159.714°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:42 UTC on April 30, 2026, a magnitude 3.4 tremor occurred 125 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 54.306°, -159.714°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 20:35:12 UTC	2.4ml	4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.161°, -155.490°	32.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 20:35 UTC on April 30, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.161°N, -155.490°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 20:25:02 UTC	2.0ml	21 km N of Moose Pass, Alaska 60.680°, -149.413°	13.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 21 km N of Moose Pass, Alaska with origin time 20:25 UTC on April 30, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 13.9 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 60.680°N, -149.413°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 20:24:37 UTC	2.1ml	71 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.271°, -150.425°	115.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 71 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska on April 30, 2026, with origin time 20:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 115.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 63.271°N, -150.425°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 20:23:32 UTC	4.2mb	215 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.796°, -178.666°	566.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:23 UTC on April 30, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 215 km E of Levuka, Fiji. At 566.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -17.796°, -178.666°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 19:39:49 UTC	4.4mb	27 km NE of Xiulin, China 29.917°, 112.561°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 27 km NE of Xiulin, China on April 30, 2026 at 19:39 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: 29.917°, 112.561°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 19:17:10 UTC	3.7mb	228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.837°, 176.102°	35.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026 at 19:17 UTC, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck 228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.8, classified as weak shaking. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.837°, 176.102°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 19:08:03 UTC	2.8ml	26 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.983°, -165.464°	86.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 26 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on April 30, 2026 at 19:08 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 86.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 53.983°N, -165.464°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 18:48:56 UTC	4.4mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.793°, -176.228°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 18:48 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -23.793°, -176.228°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 18:36:34 UTC	4.3mb	46 km NNE of Manokwari, Indonesia -0.512°, 134.292°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 46 km NNE of Manokwari, Indonesia at 18:36 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -0.512°N, 134.292°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 18:15:30 UTC	4.1mb	33 km ESE of Noda, Japan 40.021°, 142.189°	63.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 33 km ESE of Noda, Japan on April 30, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. The event originated approximately 63.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.021°, 142.189°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 18:15:01 UTC	3.6mb	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.773°, 178.284°	114.1 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska at 18:15 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.3, classified as weak shaking. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 114.1 km depth. Coordinates: 51.773°, 178.284°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 17:54:22 UTC	2.5ml	85 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.570°, -160.513°	26.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 85 km S of Sand Point, Alaska at 17:54 UTC. At a depth of 26.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.570°, -160.513°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 17:37:28 UTC	2.1ml	8 km NE of Ventura, CA 34.331°, -119.174°	4.6 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 8 km NE of Ventura, CA at 17:37 UTC. At a depth of just 4.6 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 (3) 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 34.331°N, -119.174°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 17:31:02 UTC	2.1md	6 km SE of Napa, CA 38.257°, -122.239°	-0.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026 at 17:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 6 km SE of Napa, CA. At a depth of just -0.2 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. Coordinates: 38.257°, -122.239°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 17:28:32 UTC	4.8mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -27.736°, 73.871°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:28 UTC on April 30, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred near Mid-Indian Ridge. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -27.736°N, 73.871°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 17:19:57 UTC	2.0md	4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.954°, -66.832°	17.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico on April 30, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 17.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 17.954°, -66.832°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 16:31:47 UTC	2.0ml	5 km WSW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska 61.611°, -149.709°	26.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 5 km WSW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska at 16:31 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.4 km depth. Coordinates: 61.611°, -149.709°. 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.

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 30, 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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