Earthquakes on August 8, 2026
191
EARTHQUAKES on August 8, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.6 — 42 km E of Noda, Japan
34 km deep · 2 people felt it
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
19
M3.0–3.9
20
M2.0–2.9
54
M1.0–1.9
94
Activity Summary
191
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.6
42 km E of Noda, Japan
17:57 UTC · 34.0 km deep
Felt by 2
5.6
southeast of Easter Island
11:41 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.6
57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska
04:50 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1,136
5.0
Kermadec Islands region
03:59 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
22:09 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
54 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
10:20 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
95 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
05:39 UTC · 82.5 km deep
4.8
158 km NNE of Darya Boyi, China
03:45 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — August 8, 2026
All Earthquakes — August 8, 2026
Showing 30 of 97 (filtered from 191)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-08-08 23:58:47 UTC | 2.8md | 5 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 36.563°, -121.178° | 2.4 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
August 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 5 km NW of Pinnacles, CA, logged at 23:58 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 23:51:03 UTC | 2.1md | 5 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA 36.567°, -121.171° | 3.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 5 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA on August 8, 2026 at 23:51 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 23:38:30 UTC | 4.3mb | 46 km NE of Masjed Soleymān, Iran 32.203°, 49.684° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 46 km NE of Masjed Soleymān, Iran came in on August 8, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 23:12:22 UTC | 4.5mb | 92 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines 4.582°, 125.298° | 9.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:12 UTC on August 8, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 92 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 23:02:07 UTC | 4.3mb | 16 km E of Amakusa, Japan 32.453°, 130.370° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 16 km E of Amakusa, Japan on August 8, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 22:19:25 UTC | 2.0ml | 16 km NE of Milford, Utah 38.501°, -112.883° | -0.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 16 km NE of Milford, Utah on August 8, 2026 at 22:19 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 22:18:26 UTC | 2.1md | 2 km SSW of Alamo, CA 37.834°, -122.045° | 12.8 km | 2 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
August 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 2 km SSW of Alamo, CA, logged at 22:18 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 22:12:11 UTC | 2.0ml | 6 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio 41.834°, -81.190° | 5.0 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 6 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio, logged at 22:12 UTC. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 22:09:05 UTC | 4.8mww | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 33.778°, -38.033° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:09 UTC on August 8, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 21:00:42 UTC | 2.9ml | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.879°, 176.218° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 21:00 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 20:58:51 UTC | 2.5ml | 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.844°, 176.201° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on August 8, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 20:54:47 UTC | 2.5ml | 237 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.780°, 176.199° | 20.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 237 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 20:54 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 20:39:15 UTC | 2.1md | 2 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.973°, -66.832° | 13.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:39 UTC on August 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 2 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 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. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 20:37:50 UTC | 2.4ml | 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.870°, 176.203° | 20.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska with origin time 20:37 UTC on August 8, 2026. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 20:10:15 UTC | 2.7ml | 4 km ENE of Wardville, Oklahoma 34.667°, -95.981° | 5.3 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 4 km ENE of Wardville, Oklahoma with origin time 20:10 UTC on August 8, 2026. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 20:06:52 UTC | 2.3ml | 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas 32.396°, -101.614° | 4.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On August 8, 2026 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 20:05:47 UTC | 2.1ml | 7 km NE of Wardville, Oklahoma 34.710°, -95.982° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km NE of Wardville, Oklahoma at 20:05 UTC on August 8, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 19:55:53 UTC | 2.3ml | 17 km SE of Ackerly, Texas 32.397°, -101.609° | 2.7 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 17 km SE of Ackerly, Texas on August 8, 2026 at 19:55 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 19:55:53 UTC | 2.3ml | 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas 32.395°, -101.614° | 4.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas with origin time 19:55 UTC on August 8, 2026. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 19:47:52 UTC | 2.4ml | 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.848°, 176.230° | 20.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 19:47 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 19:36:30 UTC | 2.5ml | 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.825°, 176.211° | 20.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 8, 2026 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 19:19:53 UTC | 2.0ml | 15 km SSE of Toyah, Texas 31.194°, -103.705° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On August 8, 2026 at 19:19 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 15 km SSE of Toyah, Texas. 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. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 19:07:57 UTC | 4.7mb | Kermadec Islands region -28.566°, -176.518° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place in the Kermadec Islands region on August 8, 2026 at 19:07 UTC. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 18:51:49 UTC | 2.6ml | 59 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 62.246°, -152.396° | 5.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 18:51 UTC on August 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 59 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 5.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 18:28:26 UTC | 4.6mb | 47 km WNW of Lata, Solomon Islands -10.504°, 165.426° | 75.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 47 km WNW of Lata, Solomon Islands, logged at 18:28 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 18:01:53 UTC | 3.7ml | 42 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.740°, -153.353° | 130.7 km | 2 | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:01 UTC on August 8, 2026, a magnitude 3.7 tremor occurred 42 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 17:57:58 UTC | 5.6mww | 42 km E of Noda, Japan 40.172°, 142.311° | 34.0 km | 2 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 8, 2026 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 42 km E of Noda, Japan. 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 August 8, 2026. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 16:44:47 UTC | 2.8ml | 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.774°, 176.141° | 20.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on August 8, 2026 at 16:44 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 16:30:57 UTC | 3.8mb | 30 km N of Trimbak, India 20.209°, 73.570° | 10.0 km | 5 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 30 km N of Trimbak, India at 16:30 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-08-08 16:17:44 UTC | 2.1ml | 28 km WSW of Olancha, CA 36.151°, -118.278° | 7.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 28 km WSW of Olancha, CA on August 8, 2026, with origin time 16:17 UTC. See the M2.1 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 August 8, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.