Earthquakes on June 15, 2026: 309 Worldwide, Largest M6.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 23:58:11 UTC	2.2ml	23 km NE of Sterling, Alaska 60.709°, -150.503°	20.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 23 km NE of Sterling, Alaska with origin time 23:58 UTC on June 15, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 20.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.709°, -150.503°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 23:52:34 UTC	4.2mb	66 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines 4.901°, 125.133°	65.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 66 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines at 23:52 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 65.0 km depth. Coordinates: 4.901°, 125.133°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 23:51:46 UTC	2.1ml	83 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 58.284°, -154.898°	5.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 83 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska on June 15, 2026, with origin time 23:51 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 58.284°N, -154.898°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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 23:49:35 UTC	2.2ml	84 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 58.287°, -154.900°	7.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On June 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 84 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska at 23:49 UTC. At a depth of 7.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 58.287°, -154.900°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 22:51:42 UTC	4.4mb	Kermadec Islands region -30.900°, -179.476°	209.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected in the Kermadec Islands region on June 15, 2026, with origin time 22:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 209.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -30.900°N, -179.476°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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 22:51:30 UTC	3.6ml	20 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico 32.278°, -103.289°	3.9 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 20 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico, logged at 22:51 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 4.8, classified as moderate shaking. At a depth of just 3.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 32.278°, -103.289°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 22:47:53 UTC	3.1ml	55 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.142°, -162.974°	1.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 55 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska with origin time 22:47 UTC on June 15, 2026. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 65.142°, -162.974°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 22:44:49 UTC	2.9ml	96 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.877°, -167.432°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 96 km E of Nikolski, Alaska on June 15, 2026 at 22:44 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. 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. The epicenter is at 52.877°, -167.432°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 22:38:34 UTC	4.7mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.498°, -26.538°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region, logged at 22:38 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -55.498°, -26.538°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 22:34:56 UTC	2.2ml	70 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.813°, -169.887°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 70 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 22:34 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.813°N, -169.887°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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 22:18:39 UTC	4.2mb	72 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea -6.026°, 148.913°	77.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:18 UTC on June 15, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 72 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea. The hypocenter lay at 77.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -6.026°, 148.913°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 22:14:14 UTC	2.2ml	71 km W of Nikolski, Alaska 52.839°, -169.908°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 71 km W of Nikolski, Alaska on June 15, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 52.839°N, -169.908°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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:54:34 UTC	2.2ml	102 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.824°, -167.353°	45.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:54 UTC on June 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 102 km E of Nikolski, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 45.7 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 52.824°N, -167.353°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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:49:06 UTC	2.7ml	54 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.140°, -163.019°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 54 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska on June 15, 2026, with origin time 21:49 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 65.140°, -163.019°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:34:50 UTC	3.0ml	94 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.886°, -167.452°	31.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 94 km E of Nikolski, Alaska on June 15, 2026, with origin time 21:34 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 31.1 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 52.886°N, -167.452°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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:27:25 UTC	2.3md	18 km S of Mineral, CA 40.194°, -121.527°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 18 km S of Mineral, CA with origin time 21:27 UTC on June 15, 2026. The event originated approximately 5.4 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 40.194°N, -121.527°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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:20:42 UTC	4.7mb	63 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu -16.273°, 167.982°	189.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 15, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 63 km ESE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu. The event originated approximately 189.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -16.273°N, 167.982°E. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:17:39 UTC	3.5ml	113 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.854°, -167.181°	9.5 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 113 km E of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 21:17 UTC on June 15, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.1, classified as weak shaking. The hypocenter lay at 9.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.854°, -167.181°. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:14:37 UTC	2.8ml	76 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.172°, -173.087°	3.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 76 km E of Atka, Alaska on June 15, 2026 at 21:14 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 52.172°, -173.087°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 21:08:28 UTC	2.0ml	63 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.213°, -156.499°	98.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 63 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska at 21:08 UTC on June 15, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 98.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 57.213°N, -156.499°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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 20:40:09 UTC	3.8mb	241 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.472°, -127.341°	10.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.8 earthquake 241 km W of Bandon, Oregon at 20:40 UTC on June 15, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 43.472°N, -127.341°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 20:32:55 UTC	2.3ml	57 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.613°, -168.192°	23.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:32 UTC on June 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 57 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 23.4 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 52.613°, -168.192°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 20:27:59 UTC	4.5mb	northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 45.212°, -27.919°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with origin time 20:27 UTC on June 15, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 45.212°, -27.919°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 20:16:16 UTC	4.9mb	11 km W of Balangonan, Philippines 5.588°, 125.247°	42.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 11 km W of Balangonan, Philippines at 20:16 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 42.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 5.588°, 125.247°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 20:13:30 UTC	3.6mb	95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.044°, -166.915°	14.9 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 15, 2026 at 20:13 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.4 (weak). The event originated approximately 14.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 53.044°, -166.915°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 20:06:04 UTC	2.1ml	53 km SE of Perryville, Alaska 55.547°, -158.588°	38.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 53 km SE of Perryville, Alaska came in on June 15, 2026 at 20:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 38.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 55.547°, -158.588°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 19:36:41 UTC	2.0ml	43 km S of Nelchina, Alaska 61.605°, -146.611°	19.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 43 km S of Nelchina, Alaska on June 15, 2026, with origin time 19:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 19.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.605°, -146.611°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 19:30:07 UTC	2.3md	3 km NE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico 18.051°, -67.144°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 15, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 3 km NE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 6.4 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 18.051°, -67.144°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 19:21:50 UTC	4.4mb	136 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan 30.708°, 132.423°	13.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 136 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan came in on June 15, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. At a depth of 13.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 30.708°, 132.423°. 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.
2026-06-15 2026-06-15 19:05:39 UTC	2.0ml	55 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.155°, -163.012°	2.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 55 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska came in on June 15, 2026 at 19:05 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 2.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 65.155°, -163.012°. 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 June 15, 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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