Earthquakes on June 21, 2026: 209 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
4 days ago 2026-06-21 23:51:56 UTC	2.6ml	38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 31.616°, -103.992°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas at 23:51 UTC on June 21, 2026. At a depth of 8.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 31.616°, -103.992°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 23:27:49 UTC	2.8md	2 km NNE of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico 18.040°, -66.787°	15.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 2 km NNE of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on June 21, 2026, with origin time 23:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 15.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 18.040°, -66.787°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 23:14:44 UTC	5.1mb	Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -30.361°, -178.470°	64.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on June 21, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 64.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -30.361°N, -178.470°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 23:04:25 UTC	4.9mb	217 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.952°, 158.961°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 217 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 23:04 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.4 (weak). It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 49.952°, 158.961°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 23:04:12 UTC	2.8ml	186 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 53.261°, -162.538°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 186 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska came in on June 21, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 53.261°N, -162.538°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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 22:04:16 UTC	5.4mww	central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 1.009°, -27.895°	10.0 km	-	II	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 21, 2026 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude 5.4 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 21, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.7 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 1.009°, -27.895°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 21:50:52 UTC	2.3ml	17 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana 44.782°, -110.965°	8.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 17 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana on June 21, 2026, with origin time 21:50 UTC. The event originated approximately 8.7 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 44.782°, -110.965°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 21:34:32 UTC	2.2ml	121 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.332°, -178.160°	10.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 121 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at 21:34 UTC on June 21, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.332°, -178.160°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 21:32:12 UTC	2.4ml	96 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.480°, -160.276°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 96 km S of Sand Point, Alaska came in on June 21, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 7.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 54.480°, -160.276°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 21:26:27 UTC	4.5mb	107 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia -2.996°, 129.892°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 107 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia on June 21, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -2.996°, 129.892°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 21:20:22 UTC	2.0ml	61 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska 62.953°, -148.213°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 21, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 61 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 5.0 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 62.953°, -148.213°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-06-21 21:12:31 UTC	2.3ml	101 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.526°, -164.627°	26.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 101 km SE of Akutan, Alaska came in on June 21, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.526°N, -164.627°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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 20:28:01 UTC	4.4mb	Izu Islands, Japan region 30.974°, 142.769°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region with origin time 20:28 UTC on June 21, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 30.974°, 142.769°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 20:05:26 UTC	5.0mb	Drake Passage -60.107°, -62.419°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Drake Passage with origin time 20:05 UTC on June 21, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -60.107°, -62.419°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 19:43:13 UTC	2.7ml	182 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska 52.515°, -165.004°	20.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 21, 2026 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 182 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 20.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.515°N, -165.004°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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 19:33:11 UTC	2.9ml	31 km N of Lowman, Idaho 44.363°, -115.633°	10.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 31 km N of Lowman, Idaho at 19:33 UTC on June 21, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 44.363°, -115.633°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 19:29:19 UTC	2.1ml	94 km SE of King Cove, Alaska 54.390°, -161.417°	5.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 21, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 94 km SE of King Cove, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 5.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.390°, -161.417°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 19:19:53 UTC	3.0md	4 km ENE of Huron, CA 36.216°, -120.066°	10.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 19:19 UTC on June 21, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 4 km ENE of Huron, CA. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 36.216°N, -120.066°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 19:05:10 UTC	3.4ml	67 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.859°, -154.435°	127.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 67 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska at 19:05 UTC on June 21, 2026. At a depth of 127.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 58.859°N, -154.435°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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 18:54:38 UTC	2.6md	29 km W of Shelter Cove, CA 39.993°, -124.414°	5.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 18:54 UTC on June 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 29 km W of Shelter Cove, CA. The hypocenter lay at 5.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.993°, -124.414°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 18:30:00 UTC	4.2mb	40 km E of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.627°, 156.692°	72.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 40 km E of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia came in on June 21, 2026 at 18:30 UTC. At a depth of 72.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 50.627°, 156.692°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 18:28:11 UTC	2.5ml	50 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.106°, -163.016°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 21, 2026 at 18:28 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 50 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska. At a depth of just 2.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 65.106°, -163.016°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 18:23:17 UTC	2.7ml	42 km E of Yakutat, Alaska 59.541°, -138.968°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 42 km E of Yakutat, Alaska on June 21, 2026 at 18:23 UTC. At a depth of just 4.8 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: 59.541°, -138.968°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 18:19:08 UTC	2.1ml	56 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska 65.168°, -163.062°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 56 km NNE of White Mountain, Alaska on June 21, 2026 at 18:19 UTC. At a depth of 14.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 65.168°, -163.062°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 18:14:07 UTC	2.0ml	68 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.323°, -176.186°	30.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 68 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on June 21, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 30.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.323°N, -176.186°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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 17:58:45 UTC	4.7mb	48 km S of Qapqal, China 43.362°, 81.087°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected 48 km S of Qapqal, China on June 21, 2026, with origin time 17:58 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 43.362°, 81.087°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 17:46:34 UTC	2.3ml	106 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.240°, -177.791°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 106 km SW of Adak, Alaska on June 21, 2026 at 17:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 14.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.240°, -177.791°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 17:29:43 UTC	4.8mb	86 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga -19.546°, -173.525°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:29 UTC on June 21, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 86 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga. 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 -19.546°N, -173.525°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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 16:27:27 UTC	2.4ml	69 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.082°, -152.945°	112.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 69 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska on June 21, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. The event originated approximately 112.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.082°N, -152.945°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.
5 days ago 2026-06-21 16:11:49 UTC	2.2ml	30 km SSW of Mina, Nevada 38.154°, -118.280°	9.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 30 km SSW of Mina, Nevada at 16:11 UTC. At a depth of 9.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 38.154°N, -118.280°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.

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 21, 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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