Earthquakes on June 17, 2026: 274 Worldwide, Largest M6.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 23:06:23 UTC	3.8md	3 km N of Guaymate, Dominican Republic 18.623°, -68.976°	61.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.8 event was detected 3 km N of Guaymate, Dominican Republic on June 17, 2026, with origin time 23:06 UTC. The event originated approximately 61.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.623°, -68.976°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 22:54:11 UTC	2.0ml	96 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.470°, -160.526°	21.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 96 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on June 17, 2026 at 22:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 21.6 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 54.470°, -160.526°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 22:52:09 UTC	2.2ml	99 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 54.022°, -162.867°	5.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 99 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska, logged at 22:52 UTC. At a depth of 5.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 54.022°, -162.867°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 22:28:32 UTC	2.0ml	21 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.972°, -159.798°	9.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 21 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska, logged at 22:28 UTC. At a depth of 9.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 55.972°N, -159.798°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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 22:26:25 UTC	4.4mb	126 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia -2.992°, 130.066°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 126 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia, logged at 22:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -2.992°N, 130.066°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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 21:53:08 UTC	2.2ml	95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.517°, -160.070°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 17, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The event originated approximately 5.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.517°, -160.070°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 21:49:27 UTC	4.7mb	64 km ESE of Bobon, Philippines 6.605°, 126.848°	50.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 64 km ESE of Bobon, Philippines on June 17, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 50.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 6.605°, 126.848°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 21:13:27 UTC	2.2ml	193 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.211°, -179.207°	17.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 193 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on June 17, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.211°N, -179.207°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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 21:02:09 UTC	2.0ml	63 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.303°, -176.529°	20.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 17, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 63 km S of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 20.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.303°, -176.529°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 20:58:03 UTC	2.2ml	73 km W of Nikolski, Alaska 52.820°, -169.929°	10.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 73 km W of Nikolski, Alaska on June 17, 2026, with origin time 20:58 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 10.7 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 52.820°, -169.929°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 20:41:28 UTC	2.2ml	157 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.431°, -163.708°	38.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 157 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 20:41 UTC on June 17, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 38.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 53.431°, -163.708°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 20:28:02 UTC	2.5ml	70 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.299°, -166.971°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 70 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska, logged at 20:28 UTC. At a depth of 10.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 53.299°, -166.971°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 20:16:38 UTC	2.9ml	67 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.462°, -175.922°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 67 km SE of Adak, Alaska on June 17, 2026, with origin time 20:16 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 51.462°N, -175.922°E. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 20:05:35 UTC	2.7ml	7 km S of Las Nutrias, New Mexico 34.406°, -106.761°	10.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:05 UTC on June 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 7 km S of Las Nutrias, New Mexico. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.4 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 34.406°, -106.761°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 19:48:25 UTC	4.9mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.730°, -26.033°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:48 UTC on June 17, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. 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 -55.730°N, -26.033°E. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 19:44:17 UTC	2.3ml	239 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.588°, 179.929°	74.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 239 km W of Adak, Alaska on June 17, 2026 at 19:44 UTC. The event originated approximately 74.1 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 51.588°, 179.929°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 19:40:44 UTC	2.1ml	31 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.805°, -168.457°	64.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 17, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 31 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 64.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.805°N, -168.457°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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 19:30:02 UTC	2.6ml	45 km ENE of Nikolski, Alaska 53.119°, -168.248°	102.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 45 km ENE of Nikolski, Alaska, logged at 19:30 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 102.0 km depth. Coordinates: 53.119°, -168.248°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 19:27:11 UTC	2.4ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.308°, -117.817°	8.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA on June 17, 2026, with origin time 19:27 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 8.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 35.308°N, -117.817°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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 19:21:17 UTC	3.1ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.698°, 178.369°	102.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on June 17, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. The event originated approximately 102.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 51.698°, 178.369°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 18:56:58 UTC	6.6mww	central Mid-Atlantic Ridge -0.514°, -20.048°	10.0 km	-	-	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 17, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on June 17, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -0.514°, -20.048°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 18:56:56 UTC	3.8ml	4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico 34.474°, -106.862°	9.8 km	13	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:56 UTC on June 17, 2026, a magnitude 3.8 tremor occurred 4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico. 13 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.0 (light). The hypocenter lay at 9.8 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 34.474°, -106.862°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 18:37:32 UTC	3.0ml	234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.934°, 176.285°	10.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 18:37 UTC on June 17, 2026. At a depth of 10.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.934°, 176.285°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 18:35:51 UTC	2.4ml	104 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska 56.739°, -155.843°	53.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:35 UTC on June 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 104 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska. The event originated approximately 53.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 56.739°, -155.843°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 18:13:53 UTC	3.7md	58 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.652°, -64.353°	47.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 58 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 18:13 UTC. At a depth of 47.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.652°, -64.353°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 17:56:59 UTC	2.6ml	4 km WNW of Abeytas, New Mexico 34.487°, -106.852°	11.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 17, 2026 at 17:56 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 4 km WNW of Abeytas, New Mexico. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 3.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 34.487°, -106.852°. 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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 17:52:08 UTC	2.8ml	176 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.272°, -163.526°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 176 km S of False Pass, Alaska, logged at 17:52 UTC. 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 53.272°N, -163.526°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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 17:36:43 UTC	2.6ml	9 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico 34.560°, -106.850°	8.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 9 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico on June 17, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. At a depth of 8.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 34.560°N, -106.850°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.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 17:30:50 UTC	4.6mb	78 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea -6.407°, 154.782°	96.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 78 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at 17:30 UTC. At a depth of 96.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -6.407°N, 154.782°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 17:26:12 UTC	2.7ml	53 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.149°, -163.114°	11.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 53 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska at 17:26 UTC on June 17, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 65.149°N, -163.114°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.

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 17, 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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