Earthquakes on July 21, 2026
275
EARTHQUAKES on July 21, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.6 — Kermadec Islands region
10 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
6
M4.0–4.9
46
M3.0–3.9
7
M2.0–2.9
60
M1.0–1.9
156
Activity Summary
275
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
6
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.6
Kermadec Islands region
12:14 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.3
138 km ENE of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal
13:13 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
01:03 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
6 km NW of Sugal, Philippines
18:33 UTC · 63.7 km deep
Felt by 2
5.0
58 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam
11:09 UTC · 12.2 km deep
Felt by 4
5.0
Mid-Indian Ridge
03:17 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
78 km NE of Simao, China
11:43 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
South Sandwich Islands region
08:53 UTC · 57.8 km deep
Earthquake Map — July 21, 2026
All Earthquakes — July 21, 2026
Showing 30 of 119 (filtered from 275)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:50:38 UTC | 2.3ml | 63 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.949°, -152.913° | 119.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 63 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska came in on July 21, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:48:17 UTC | 4.2mb | Volcano Islands, Japan region 22.664°, 142.753° | 287.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region at 23:48 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:44:44 UTC | 4.4mb | 45 km NNW of Bāzārak, Afghanistan 35.708°, 69.383° | 115.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 45 km NNW of Bāzārak, Afghanistan on July 21, 2026 at 23:44 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:42:20 UTC | 2.0ml | 8 km SSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.238°, -150.267° | 13.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km SSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska came in on July 21, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:26:18 UTC | 2.3md | 22 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.133°, -64.752° | 8.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:26 UTC on July 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 22 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:08:00 UTC | 4.5mb | south of the Kermadec Islands -33.855°, -178.183° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands with origin time 23:08 UTC on July 21, 2026. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:04:52 UTC | 2.0ml | 83 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 57.066°, -155.535° | 12.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 83 km W of Akhiok, Alaska on July 21, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 23:02:31 UTC | 2.2ml | 15 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.317°, -120.472° | -0.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 15 km S of Princeton, Canada came in on July 21, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 22:40:48 UTC | 3.1md | 222 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.423°, -126.899° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 222 km W of Petrolia, CA on July 21, 2026 at 22:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 22:35:53 UTC | 2.8ml | 62 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska 57.410°, -155.451° | 9.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 62 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska with origin time 22:35 UTC on July 21, 2026. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 22:33:01 UTC | 4.8mb | 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.992°, 168.594° | 151.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place 40 km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on July 21, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 22:28:16 UTC | 2.2ml | 1 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.199°, -155.495° | 30.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 1 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii on July 21, 2026, with origin time 22:28 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 21:48:09 UTC | 2.2ml | 77 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.454°, -116.497° | 9.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:48 UTC on July 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 77 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 21:39:25 UTC | 4.2mb | 143 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.080°, -93.573° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:39 UTC on July 21, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 143 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 21:17:27 UTC | 2.1ml | 3 km W of Circleville, Utah 38.170°, -112.310° | 0.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km W of Circleville, Utah at 21:17 UTC on July 21, 2026. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 20:35:55 UTC | 2.0ml | 81 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.498°, -116.471° | 2.5 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
July 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 81 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada, logged at 20:35 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 20:33:45 UTC | 4.3mb | 18 km NE of Gamut, Philippines 8.631°, 126.371° | 78.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 18 km NE of Gamut, Philippines on July 21, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 20:25:58 UTC | 2.4ml | 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.653°, -104.223° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:25 UTC on July 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 20:20:09 UTC | 4.0mb | 30 km W of Abepura, Indonesia -2.585°, 140.361° | 14.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 21, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 30 km W of Abepura, Indonesia. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 20:07:42 UTC | 2.4ml | 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.181°, -155.486° | 31.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 20:07 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 20:05:49 UTC | 2.2ml | 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.653°, -104.224° | 7.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 20:05 UTC. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 19:35:31 UTC | 4.5mb | 97 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea -7.164°, 155.716° | 27.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 97 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at 19:35 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 19:29:18 UTC | 4.8mww | 111 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu -20.276°, 168.558° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 111 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu, logged at 19:29 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 19:25:19 UTC | 2.2md | 15 km SE of Honey Lake, CA 40.148°, -120.208° | 2.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 15 km SE of Honey Lake, CA at 19:25 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 19:19:50 UTC | 4.4mb | 93 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu -20.202°, 168.718° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 93 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu, logged at 19:19 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 19:13:42 UTC | 2.1ml | 76 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.449°, -116.508° | 5.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 76 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada at 19:13 UTC on July 21, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 18:55:57 UTC | 4.2mb | 87 km NE of Tawang, India 28.154°, 92.528° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 87 km NE of Tawang, India at 18:55 UTC on July 21, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 18:50:38 UTC | 2.2ml | 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.435°, -116.504° | 6.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada on July 21, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 6 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 18:44:52 UTC | 3.5mb | 216 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.390°, -127.046° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:44 UTC on July 21, 2026, a magnitude 3.5 tremor occurred 216 km W of Bandon, Oregon. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 18:36:22 UTC | 4.3mb | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.289°, -92.917° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, logged at 18:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on July 21, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.