Earthquakes on August 19, 2026
312
EARTHQUAKES on August 19, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep · 5 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
6
M4.0–4.9
58
M3.0–3.9
12
M2.0–2.9
63
M1.0–1.9
173
Activity Summary
312
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
6
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.8
31 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
22:45 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 5
5.5
45 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
16:17 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.4
213 km E of Levuka, Fiji
18:45 UTC · 573.0 km deep
5.3
125 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
18:07 UTC · 51.8 km deep
5.2
36 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
22:28 UTC · 10.0 km deep
05.1
64 km NW of Ende, Indonesia
03:13 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
78 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
17:19 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
20 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines
11:01 UTC · 80.8 km deep
Felt by 4
Earthquake Map — August 19, 2026
All Earthquakes — August 19, 2026
Showing 30 of 139 (filtered from 312)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 23:52:45 UTC | 2.7ml | 276 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.866°, 176.916° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 276 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on August 19, 2026, with origin time 23:52 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 23:52:24 UTC | 4.6mb | 28 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia -8.373°, 120.355° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 28 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia at 23:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 23:39:41 UTC | 2.1ml | 54 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.278°, -152.527° | 110.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 54 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska came in on August 19, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 23:20:37 UTC | 2.0ml | 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.540°, -139.865° | 5.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 19, 2026 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 23:20:13 UTC | 4.6mb | 41 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia -8.261°, 120.594° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:20 UTC on August 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 41 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 23:10:17 UTC | 4.5mb | 46 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia -8.189°, 120.442° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 46 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 19, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 23:05:52 UTC | 2.9ml | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 50.309°, 179.518° | 2.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on August 19, 2026 at 23:05 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 22:58:34 UTC | 2.2ml | 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.332°, -117.812° | 6.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA, logged at 22:58 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 22:55:48 UTC | 4.5mb | 19 km ESE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia -8.582°, 120.041° | 13.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 19 km ESE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia with origin time 22:55 UTC on August 19, 2026. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 22:45:17 UTC | 5.8mww | 31 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia -8.342°, 120.544° | 10.0 km | 5 | VI | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 19, 2026 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 31 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia. 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 19, 2026. See the M5.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 22:44:11 UTC | 4.5mb | 74 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia -7.944°, 120.410° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 74 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia at 22:44 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 22:37:55 UTC | 4.2mb | 15 km W of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia -8.471°, 119.746° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 15 km W of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on August 19, 2026 at 22:37 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 22:33:24 UTC | 4.5mb | 45 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia -8.204°, 120.494° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:33 UTC on August 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 45 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 22:28:08 UTC | 5.2mb | 36 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia -8.283°, 120.445° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:28 UTC on August 19, 2026, a magnitude 5.2 tremor occurred 36 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.5 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 22:03:24 UTC | 2.2ml | 60 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.735°, -169.691° | 12.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 19, 2026 at 22:03 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 60 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 2.4 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. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:58:30 UTC | 2.1ml | 80 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.906°, -153.834° | 13.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 80 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska on August 19, 2026 at 21:58 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:55:53 UTC | 2.0md | 8 km WNW of Cobb, CA 38.839°, -122.808° | 1.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 8 km WNW of Cobb, CA on August 19, 2026 at 21:55 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. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:55:00 UTC | 2.1md | 4 km ENE of Bishop, CA 37.376°, -118.348° | 8.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 4 km ENE of Bishop, CA on August 19, 2026, with origin time 21:55 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:47:04 UTC | 2.0ml | 150 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.131°, -178.448° | 30.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 150 km SW of Adak, Alaska on August 19, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:44:24 UTC | 2.0md | 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 38.824°, -122.855° | 2.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
August 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA, logged at 21:44 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. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:43:37 UTC | 4.1mb | 18 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia -8.335°, 119.942° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 18 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, logged at 21:43 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:43:30 UTC | 4.2mb | Owen Fracture Zone region 14.650°, 56.075° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region with origin time 21:43 UTC on August 19, 2026. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:35:33 UTC | 4.3mb | 33 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia -8.296°, 120.112° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 33 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia at 21:35 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:32:14 UTC | 4.4mb | 140 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia -7.607°, 121.244° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 140 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 19, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:30:15 UTC | 4.2mb | 10 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia -8.409°, 119.934° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 10 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia at 21:30 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:11:38 UTC | 4.4mb | Kermadec Islands region -28.136°, -179.794° | 338.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region with origin time 21:11 UTC on August 19, 2026. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:08:37 UTC | 4.3mb | 36 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia -8.307°, 120.343° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:08 UTC on August 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 36 km NNW of Ruteng, Indonesia. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 21:06:48 UTC | 4.5mb | 29 km WNW of Ørnes, Norway 66.938°, 13.047° | 10.0 km | 10 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 29 km WNW of Ørnes, Norway at 21:06 UTC on August 19, 2026. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 20:55:49 UTC | 2.4ml | 200 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.461°, -179.459° | 59.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 200 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, logged at 20:55 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 20:47:41 UTC | 2.2ml | 25 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.313°, -151.634° | 1.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 25 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska on August 19, 2026 at 20:47 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. | ||||||||
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 19, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.