Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2 hours ago 2026-07-04 23:54:12 UTC	2.3md	10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA 36.980°, -121.460°	5.3 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 23:54 UTC on July 4, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CA. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 5.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 36.980°, -121.460°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 hours ago 2026-07-04 22:26:56 UTC	4.5mb	Fiji region -21.186°, -179.239°	624.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place in the Fiji region on July 4, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. At 624.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -21.186°, -179.239°. 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 hours ago 2026-07-04 22:12:53 UTC	4.5mb	Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.895°, 145.798°	187.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
July 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands, logged at 22:12 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 187.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.895°N, 145.798°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.
6 hours ago 2026-07-04 20:24:48 UTC	4.7mb	51 km S of Atico, Peru -16.672°, -73.588°	26.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 51 km S of Atico, Peru on July 4, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -16.672°, -73.588°. 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.
7 hours ago 2026-07-04 18:56:35 UTC	3.5md	78 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.929°, -64.389°	20.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
July 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 78 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 18:56 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 20.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 18.929°, -64.389°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
8 hours ago 2026-07-04 18:15:46 UTC	2.0md	3 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.179°, -155.501°	29.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On July 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 3 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 18:15 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.179°, -155.501°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
8 hours ago 2026-07-04 18:06:07 UTC	3.3md	89 km N of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19.384°, -68.293°	37.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 89 km N of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on July 4, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 37.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.384°N, -68.293°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
8 hours ago 2026-07-04 17:58:44 UTC	2.5ml	6 km S of Ninilchik, Alaska 59.994°, -151.659°	57.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 6 km S of Ninilchik, Alaska on July 4, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. At a depth of 57.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 59.994°, -151.659°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
8 hours ago 2026-07-04 17:44:46 UTC	4.4mb	Izu Islands, Japan region 29.696°, 142.080°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in the Izu Islands, Japan region on July 4, 2026 at 17:44 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 29.696°, 142.080°. 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.
9 hours ago 2026-07-04 17:32:25 UTC	2.3ml	30 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.519°, -104.010°	4.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On July 4, 2026 at 17:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.7 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: 31.519°, -104.010°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
9 hours ago 2026-07-04 17:26:51 UTC	2.4ml	28 km W of Johannesburg, CA 35.386°, -117.940°	17.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 28 km W of Johannesburg, CA came in on July 4, 2026 at 17:26 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 35.386°, -117.940°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
9 hours ago 2026-07-04 17:26:50 UTC	2.4ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.298°, -117.808°	3.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA on July 4, 2026, with origin time 17:26 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 3.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 35.298°N, -117.808°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
9 hours ago 2026-07-04 17:22:04 UTC	2.0md	11 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.286°, -155.419°	27.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 11 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 17:22 UTC on July 4, 2026. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 27.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.286°, -155.419°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
9 hours ago 2026-07-04 17:20:31 UTC	2.1ml	28 km S of Perryville, Alaska 55.657°, -159.206°	61.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 28 km S of Perryville, Alaska on July 4, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. The event originated approximately 61.8 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 55.657°N, -159.206°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
9 hours ago 2026-07-04 17:03:59 UTC	4.7mb	Izu Islands, Japan region 29.701°, 142.059°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region with origin time 17:03 UTC on July 4, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 29.701°, 142.059°. 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.
9 hours ago 2026-07-04 16:57:53 UTC	4.6mb	Izu Islands, Japan region 29.692°, 142.171°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:57 UTC on July 4, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred in the Izu Islands, Japan region. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 29.692°, 142.171°. 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.
9 hours ago 2026-07-04 16:50:29 UTC	2.3ml	28 km ENE of Point Possession, Alaska 60.979°, -150.175°	44.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 28 km ENE of Point Possession, Alaska on July 4, 2026 at 16:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 44.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 60.979°, -150.175°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
10 hours ago 2026-07-04 16:07:07 UTC	4.6mb	off the coast of Central America 3.210°, -84.216°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake near off the coast of Central America at 16:07 UTC on July 4, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 3.210°, -84.216°. 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.
10 hours ago 2026-07-04 15:39:16 UTC	2.3ml	3 km ESE of Oak Harbor, Washington 48.286°, -122.601°	26.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On July 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 3 km ESE of Oak Harbor, Washington at 15:39 UTC. At a depth of 26.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 48.286°, -122.601°. 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.
10 hours ago 2026-07-04 15:34:10 UTC	2.2md	2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 18.012°, -66.736°	12.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico on July 4, 2026, with origin time 15:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 12.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.012°, -66.736°. 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.
11 hours ago 2026-07-04 15:32:13 UTC	2.2ml	56 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.652°, -104.239°	4.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 56 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 15:32 UTC on July 4, 2026. At a depth of just 4.2 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. Geolocation places the event at 31.652°N, -104.239°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
11 hours ago 2026-07-04 15:25:28 UTC	4.4mb	Reykjanes Ridge 59.301°, -30.398°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge with origin time 15:25 UTC on July 4, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.0 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 59.301°N, -30.398°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.
12 hours ago 2026-07-04 14:28:40 UTC	2.3ml	30 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.521°, -104.010°	4.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 14:28 UTC on July 4, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.3 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. Geolocation places the event at 31.521°N, -104.010°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
12 hours ago 2026-07-04 14:17:44 UTC	2.3md	10 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.271°, -155.414°	32.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 10 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii on July 4, 2026 at 14:17 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 32.0 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 19.271°, -155.414°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
12 hours ago 2026-07-04 14:12:22 UTC	5.1mb	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -45.688°, -14.652°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on July 4, 2026 at 14:12 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 -45.688°N, -14.652°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.
12 hours ago 2026-07-04 13:55:04 UTC	3.9md	87 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19.306°, -68.080°	62.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 87 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at 13:55 UTC on July 4, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 62.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.306°N, -68.080°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.
13 hours ago 2026-07-04 13:18:37 UTC	2.3md	17 km NE of Dardanelle, CA 38.433°, -119.671°	1.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
July 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 17 km NE of Dardanelle, CA, logged at 13:18 UTC. At a depth of just 1.8 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.433°N, -119.671°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
13 hours ago 2026-07-04 12:42:27 UTC	5.0mww	Reykjanes Ridge 59.429°, -30.203°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 12:42 UTC on July 4, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred near Reykjanes Ridge. 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 59.429°N, -30.203°E. 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.
13 hours ago 2026-07-04 12:34:24 UTC	5.0mww	Reykjanes Ridge 59.433°, -30.299°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge at 12:34 UTC on July 4, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 59.433°, -30.299°. 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.
14 hours ago 2026-07-04 12:24:30 UTC	2.0ml	67 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.022°, -156.737°	85.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 12:24 UTC on July 4, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 67 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 85.9 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 57.022°N, -156.737°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 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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