Earthquakes on June 18, 2026: 251 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 23:12:42 UTC	2.8ml	136 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 50.675°, -176.246°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 136 km SSE of Adak, Alaska at 23:12 UTC on June 18, 2026. At a depth of 9.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 50.675°, -176.246°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 23:00:03 UTC	4.2mb	63 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.565°, 72.262°	189.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 63 km E of Khorugh, Tajikistan, logged at 23:00 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 189.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 37.565°N, 72.262°E. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 22:54:36 UTC	2.1md	4 km SE of San Ramon, CA 37.759°, -121.944°	9.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:54 UTC on June 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 4 km SE of San Ramon, CA. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 9.0 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 37.759°, -121.944°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 22:33:07 UTC	4.3mb	73 km E of Tomioka, Japan 37.360°, 141.850°	52.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 73 km E of Tomioka, Japan came in on June 18, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. At a depth of 52.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.360°, 141.850°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 22:27:55 UTC	3.6ml	45 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska 55.067°, -161.041°	66.0 km	1	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.6 seismic event took place 45 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska on June 18, 2026 at 22:27 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.4 — considered weak. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 66.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 55.067°N, -161.041°E. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 22:24:50 UTC	3.1md	52 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.096°, -64.363°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 52 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on June 18, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. At a depth of 9.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.096°N, -64.363°E. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 22:16:34 UTC	2.1ml	39 km NW of Akhiok, Alaska 57.187°, -154.653°	47.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:16 UTC on June 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 39 km NW of Akhiok, Alaska. The event originated approximately 47.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 57.187°, -154.653°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 21:59:23 UTC	4.3mb	182 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.758°, 160.280°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 182 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on June 18, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 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 51.758°, 160.280°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 21:49:00 UTC	3.9md	55 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.290°, -64.270°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:49 UTC on June 18, 2026, a magnitude 3.9 tremor occurred 55 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. 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 18.290°, -64.270°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 21:48:05 UTC	2.0md	22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 40.340°, -123.954°	21.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA on June 18, 2026 at 21:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 21.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.340°N, -123.954°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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 21:29:10 UTC	2.1ml	76 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.383°, -169.525°	40.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 76 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 21:29 UTC on June 18, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 40.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 52.383°, -169.525°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 21:17:21 UTC	2.2ml	97 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.591°, -164.610°	18.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 97 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 21:17 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.591°, -164.610°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 21:09:15 UTC	4.6mb	286 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -19.899°, -177.693°	549.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 286 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on June 18, 2026 at 21:09 UTC. At 549.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -19.899°, -177.693°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 20:55:30 UTC	2.0ml	97 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.584°, -164.613°	19.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 97 km SE of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 20:55 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 19.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.584°, -164.613°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 20:43:58 UTC	4.1mb	177 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 42.411°, -126.606°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 18, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 177 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 42.411°, -126.606°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 20:43:34 UTC	2.3ml	97 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.540°, -164.688°	13.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 97 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on June 18, 2026 at 20:43 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 13.7 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 53.540°N, -164.688°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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 19:46:50 UTC	2.1ml	92 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.328°, -177.640°	20.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 92 km SW of Adak, Alaska on June 18, 2026, with origin time 19:46 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 20.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 51.328°N, -177.640°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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 19:41:22 UTC	3.5ml	93 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.591°, -164.682°	11.1 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 18, 2026 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 93 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.1 (weak). The event originated approximately 11.1 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 53.591°, -164.682°. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 19:27:27 UTC	3.2ml	91 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska 56.851°, -156.498°	1.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 91 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska on June 18, 2026, with origin time 19:27 UTC. At a depth of just 1.3 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 56.851°, -156.498°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 19:17:40 UTC	5.3mww	Izu Islands, Japan region 30.610°, 142.266°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded in the Izu Islands, Japan region on June 18, 2026 at 19:17 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 30.610°N, 142.266°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 19:06:28 UTC	2.2ml	75 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.727°, -169.929°	12.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:06 UTC on June 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 75 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 12.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.727°N, -169.929°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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 19:04:07 UTC	2.4ml	106 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.907°, -167.277°	14.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 106 km E of Nikolski, Alaska at 19:04 UTC. At a depth of 14.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.907°, -167.277°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 18:57:46 UTC	2.4ml	51 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska 62.271°, -148.894°	20.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:57 UTC on June 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 51 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 20.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 62.271°, -148.894°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 18:56:53 UTC	3.9md	56 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.550°, -64.310°	55.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 56 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 18:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 55.0 km depth. Coordinates: 18.550°, -64.310°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 18:31:50 UTC	2.1md	5 km S of Milton-Freewater, Oregon 45.883°, -118.374°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 5 km S of Milton-Freewater, Oregon on June 18, 2026 at 18:31 UTC. At a depth of just -0.4 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: 45.883°, -118.374°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 18:29:47 UTC	2.1md	11 km SSW of Ponce, Puerto Rico 17.910°, -66.648°	17.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km SSW of Ponce, Puerto Rico at 18:29 UTC on June 18, 2026. At a depth of 17.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.910°N, -66.648°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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 17:12:33 UTC	2.8md	5 km S of Salinas, Puerto Rico 17.930°, -66.300°	10.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:12 UTC on June 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 5 km S of Salinas, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 10.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.930°, -66.300°. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 16:48:45 UTC	3.4ml	6 km SSW of Soldotna, Alaska 60.433°, -151.086°	61.6 km	1	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 6 km SSW of Soldotna, Alaska on June 18, 2026 at 16:48 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.4 — considered weak. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 61.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.433°N, -151.086°E. 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.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 16:33:58 UTC	5.3mb	63 km ESE of Bobon, Philippines 6.560°, 126.809°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 63 km ESE of Bobon, Philippines with origin time 16:33 UTC on June 18, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 6.560°, 126.809°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 16:32:31 UTC	2.4ml	80 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska 61.694°, -154.093°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 80 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska at 16:32 UTC on June 18, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.694°N, -154.093°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.

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 18, 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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