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 →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 51 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico on April 30, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 31.719°, -104.255°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 128 km S of False Pass, Alaska on April 30, 2026 at 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 →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 69 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 23 km W of Petrolia, CA with origin time 23:49 UTC on April 30, 2026. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 23 km W of Petrolia, CA came in on April 30, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska with origin time 23:25 UTC on April 30, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 129.4 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 63.044°N, -150.862°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 23:17:38 UTC	3.0ml	164 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.052°, -170.807°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 164 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska, logged at 23:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 52.052°, -170.807°. 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. 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. Coordinates: 53.590°, -164.552°. 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 22:58:42 UTC	4.5mb	82 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.489°, 153.000°	11.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 82 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on April 30, 2026, with origin time 22:58 UTC. The event originated approximately 11.3 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 -4.489°, 153.000°. 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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 22:57:27 UTC	4.0mb	39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand -40.698°, 173.226°	163.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On April 30, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand. The event originated approximately 163.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -40.698°, 173.226°. 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.
2026-04-30 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 14 km N of Morgan Hill, CA at 22:43 UTC on April 30, 2026. 17 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.258°, -121.630°. 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 →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 94 km SW of Atka, Alaska at 22:32 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 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. The epicenter is at 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 125 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 20:42 UTC on April 30, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on April 30, 2026 at 20:35 UTC. 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 →
At 20:25 UTC on April 30, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 21 km N of Moose Pass, Alaska. 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 →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 71 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska on April 30, 2026 at 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 →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 215 km E of Levuka, Fiji on April 30, 2026 at 20:23 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at -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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 27 km NE of Xiulin, China with origin time 19:39 UTC on April 30, 2026. 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 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska with origin time 19:17 UTC on April 30, 2026. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 26 km SE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 19:08 UTC on April 30, 2026. The event originated approximately 86.8 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 53.983°, -165.464°. 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	4.5mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.889°, -176.220°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on April 30, 2026 at 18:48 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -23.889°N, -176.220°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.
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 18:36:34 UTC	4.3mb	46 km NNE of Manokwari, Indonesia -0.512°, 134.292°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
April 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 46 km NNE of Manokwari, Indonesia, logged at 18:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 33 km ESE of Noda, Japan came in on April 30, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 63.5 km depth. 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 →
At 18:15 UTC on April 30, 2026, a magnitude 3.6 tremor occurred near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.3 — considered weak. The event originated approximately 114.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.773°N, 178.284°E. 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 8 km NE of Ventura, CA at 17:37 UTC on April 30, 2026. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 6 km SE of Napa, CA with origin time 17:31 UTC on April 30, 2026. 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 →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge at 17:28 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 -27.736°, 73.871°. 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 →
On April 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 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.

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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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