Earthquakes on June 16, 2026

301
EARTHQUAKES on June 16, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep · 9 people felt it
Elevated activity
compared 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

Top Countries (International)

Earthquake Map — June 16, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

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 MMIAlertStatusDetails
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-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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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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.