Earthquakes on June 16, 2026
301
EARTHQUAKES on June 16, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.7 — 43 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia
10 km deep · 9 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
9
M4.0–4.9
28
M3.0–3.9
13
M2.0–2.9
63
M1.0–1.9
188
Activity Summary
301
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
9
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.7
43 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia
03:27 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 9
6.3
260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
09:06 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.5
4 km NW of Noda, Japan
10:46 UTC · 71.8 km deep
Felt by 123
5.4
277 km S of Dunhuang, China
09:45 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
242 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
09:42 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
44 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia
03:30 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
49 km SE of Palu, Indonesia
04:14 UTC · 10.0 km deep
05.0
261 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
11:14 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — June 16, 2026

All Earthquakes — June 16, 2026
Showing 30 of 113 (filtered from 301)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 23:57:43 UTC | 3.9ml | 57 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.175°, -163.080° | 5.0 km | - | IV | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 57 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska came in on June 16, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.2 — considered moderate. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 65.175°N, -163.080°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 23:38:59 UTC | 2.6ml | 294 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.798°, 177.151° | 75.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 294 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 23:38 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 75.0 km depth. Coordinates: 51.798°, 177.151°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 23:29:25 UTC | 2.0ml | 46 km ENE of Healy, Alaska 64.062°, -148.142° | 104.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 46 km ENE of Healy, Alaska came in on June 16, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 104.2 km depth. Coordinates: 64.062°, -148.142°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 23:18:37 UTC | 4.5mb | 84 km E of Tatsugō, Japan 28.527°, 130.457° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:18 UTC on June 16, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 84 km E of Tatsugō, Japan. 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 28.527°, 130.457°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 23:15:13 UTC | 2.2ml | 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.651°, -104.437° | 5.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico came in on June 16, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.651°, -104.437°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 22:55:02 UTC | 2.3md | 9 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.884°, -66.924° | 12.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 9 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico on June 16, 2026, with origin time 22:55 UTC. The event originated approximately 12.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.884°, -66.924°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 22:16:45 UTC | 2.0ml | 21 km NNW of Wai‘ōhinu, Hawaii 19.247°, -155.691° | 32.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 21 km NNW of Wai‘ōhinu, Hawaii on June 16, 2026, with origin time 22:16 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.0 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 32.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.247°N, -155.691°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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 22:11:18 UTC | 2.7ml | 47 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.024°, -152.572° | 92.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 47 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska with origin time 22:11 UTC on June 16, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 92.6 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 60.024°N, -152.572°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 21:52:45 UTC | 4.3mb | 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.890°, 95.404° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 16, 2026 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 6.3 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 37.890°, 95.404°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 21:39:21 UTC | 4.5mb | 38 km E of Palu, Indonesia -0.943°, 120.217° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 38 km E of Palu, Indonesia at 21:39 UTC on June 16, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.7 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. 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 -0.943°N, 120.217°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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 21:23:21 UTC | 4.3mb | 44 km E of Palu, Indonesia -0.880°, 120.273° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 44 km E of Palu, Indonesia on June 16, 2026 at 21:23 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. Geolocation places the event at -0.880°N, 120.273°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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:54:56 UTC | 2.1ml | 51 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.116°, -163.012° | 2.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 51 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska on June 16, 2026, with origin time 20:54 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 2.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 65.116°, -163.012°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:46:57 UTC | 2.7ml | 53 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.131°, -162.986° | 2.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 53 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska at 20:46 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 65.131°, -162.986°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:36:34 UTC | 2.8ml | 54 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.139°, -162.998° | 1.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 54 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska on June 16, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 65.139°, -162.998°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:33:53 UTC | 3.0ml | 51 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.111°, -162.995° | 2.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:33 UTC on June 16, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 51 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 2.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 65.111°, -162.995°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:15:32 UTC | 4.8mb | 55 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia -1.118°, 120.338° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 55 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia with origin time 20:15 UTC on June 16, 2026. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 6.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -1.118°, 120.338°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:12:04 UTC | 2.4ml | 92 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.083°, -176.234° | 18.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 16, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 92 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 18.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.083°N, -176.234°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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:03:18 UTC | 2.0md | 28 km NW of Huntington, Oregon 44.502°, -117.557° | -1.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 28 km NW of Huntington, Oregon at 20:03 UTC on June 16, 2026. At a depth of just -1.1 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 44.502°, -117.557°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:02:28 UTC | 2.5ml | 102 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 52.965°, -166.278° | 1.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 102 km S of Unalaska, Alaska with origin time 20:02 UTC on June 16, 2026. At a depth of just 1.9 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: 52.965°, -166.278°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 20:01:39 UTC | 4.5mb | 28 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia -1.008°, 120.107° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 28 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia on June 16, 2026, with origin time 20:01 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -1.008°, 120.107°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 19:54:52 UTC | 2.6ml | 33 km SW of Van Horn, Texas 30.838°, -105.093° | 7.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 16, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 33 km SW of Van Horn, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 7.9 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 30.838°, -105.093°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 19:29:40 UTC | 2.5ml | 31 km W of Skwentna, Alaska 62.022°, -151.999° | 104.6 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 31 km W of Skwentna, Alaska at 19:29 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 104.6 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 62.022°, -151.999°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 19:27:11 UTC | 2.2ml | 54 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.142°, -163.005° | 5.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 54 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska on June 16, 2026 at 19:27 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 65.142°N, -163.005°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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 19:23:19 UTC | 2.5ml | 29 km NW of Petersville, Alaska 62.701°, -151.134° | 89.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:23 UTC on June 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 29 km NW of Petersville, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 89.5 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 62.701°N, -151.134°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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 19:17:48 UTC | 3.0ml | 68 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.132°, -150.697° | 116.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 68 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska at 19:17 UTC on June 16, 2026. At a depth of 116.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.132°, -150.697°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 19:11:09 UTC | 2.7ml | 6 km N of Ridgeway, Alaska 60.587°, -151.077° | 57.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:11 UTC on June 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 6 km N of Ridgeway, Alaska. The event originated approximately 57.6 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 60.587°, -151.077°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 18:55:35 UTC | 4.3mb | 100 km SE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 50.919°, 157.599° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 100 km SE of Ozernovskiy, Russia with origin time 18:55 UTC on June 16, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 50.919°, 157.599°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 18:50:33 UTC | 2.0ml | 62 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.604°, -152.919° | 111.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 62 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska on June 16, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 111.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 59.604°, -152.919°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 18:32:52 UTC | 2.1md | 4 km ESE of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.975°, -66.785° | 12.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:32 UTC on June 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 4 km ESE of Indios, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 12.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.975°N, -66.785°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. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 18:29:37 UTC | 4.8mww | 52 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia -1.233°, 120.305° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 52 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia at 18:29 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.7 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -1.233°N, 120.305°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. | ||||||||
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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About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on June 16, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.