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Earthquakes on August 24, 2026

225
EARTHQUAKES on August 24, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep
Normal activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
28
M3.0–3.9
13
M2.0–2.9
56
M1.0–1.9
124

Activity Summary

225
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Top Countries (International)

Earthquake Map — August 24, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — August 24, 2026

Showing 30 of 101 (filtered from 225)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 23:27:14 UTC
4.1mb
17 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
-8.395°, 120.006°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 17 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on August 24, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 23:26:56 UTC
4.5mb
99 km SE of Ishigaki, Japan
23.794°, 124.928°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 99 km SE of Ishigaki, Japan on August 24, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 23:13:59 UTC
3.1ml
44 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska
63.159°, -151.482°
0.7 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
August 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 44 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 23:13 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 22:52:46 UTC
3.0ml
28 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska
56.410°, -157.999°
86.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 28 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska at 22:52 UTC. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 22:51:23 UTC
2.7ml
11 km SE of San Mateo, New Mexico
35.264°, -107.551°
7.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 11 km SE of San Mateo, New Mexico at 22:51 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 22:44:30 UTC
2.1ml
37 km ESE of Adak, Alaska
51.690°, -176.186°
68.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 37 km ESE of Adak, Alaska at 22:44 UTC on August 24, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 22:23:27 UTC
2.4ml
3 km ENE of Medford, Oklahoma
36.822°, -97.696°
7.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 3 km ENE of Medford, Oklahoma at 22:23 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 22:05:02 UTC
4.3mb
10 km SW of Tomakomai, Japan
42.572°, 141.514°
132.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 10 km SW of Tomakomai, Japan at 22:05 UTC on August 24, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 21:55:02 UTC
4.0mb
24 km ESE of Orcopampa, Peru
-15.320°, -72.117°
122.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 24 km ESE of Orcopampa, Peru on August 24, 2026 at 21:55 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 21:44:55 UTC
2.0ml
40 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
57.325°, -154.960°
51.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 40 km SW of Karluk, Alaska at 21:44 UTC on August 24, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 21:21:35 UTC
4.6mb
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
-44.566°, -15.405°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 21:21 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 21:02:15 UTC
4.6mb
176 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
-6.370°, 151.505°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 21:02 UTC on August 24, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 176 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 20:25:43 UTC
2.6ml
Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
51.441°, 178.332°
51.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on August 24, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 20:13:35 UTC
3.9ml
58 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska
58.966°, -154.314°
125.5 km-I-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 58 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska with origin time 20:13 UTC on August 24, 2026. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 19:41:10 UTC
2.9ml
233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
52.008°, 176.328°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska came in on August 24, 2026 at 19:41 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 19:40:41 UTC
3.7mb
60 km N of Yigo Village, Guam
14.078°, 144.805°
188.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 60 km N of Yigo Village, Guam at 19:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 19:37:25 UTC
2.5ml
74 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska
53.222°, -166.291°
29.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 19:37 UTC on August 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 74 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 19:00:03 UTC
5.0mb
209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
-6.699°, 127.499°
9.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 209 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste with origin time 19:00 UTC on August 24, 2026. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 18:55:28 UTC
4.4mb
35 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia
4.350°, -76.760°
74.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 35 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia with origin time 18:55 UTC on August 24, 2026. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 18:53:18 UTC
2.1ml
52 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska
53.469°, -166.120°
34.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 52 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska on August 24, 2026, with origin time 18:53 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 18:52:16 UTC
2.3ml
85 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska
57.201°, -156.097°
76.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 85 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska at 18:52 UTC on August 24, 2026. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 18:50:04 UTC
2.5ml
37 km W of Cohoe, Alaska
60.407°, -151.980°
90.5 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 37 km W of Cohoe, Alaska at 18:50 UTC on August 24, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 18:47:57 UTC
2.0ml
9 km E of Coso Junction, CA
36.061°, -117.846°
2.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 18:47 UTC on August 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 9 km E of Coso Junction, CA. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 11 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.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 18:13:17 UTC
2.3md
18 km SW of Toms Place, CA
37.453°, -118.838°
0.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 18 km SW of Toms Place, CA came in on August 24, 2026 at 18:13 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 18:10:25 UTC
2.7ml
113 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
54.334°, -160.214°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 18:10 UTC on August 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 113 km S of Sand Point, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 18:07:01 UTC
4.5mb
99 km ENE of Noda, Japan
40.431°, 142.906°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
August 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 99 km ENE of Noda, Japan, logged at 18:07 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 17:16:39 UTC
2.9md
56 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
18.790°, -67.529°
8.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 56 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico on August 24, 2026, with origin time 17:16 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 17:01:24 UTC
3.2ml
227 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
52.043°, 176.271°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 227 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on August 24, 2026, with origin time 17:01 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 16:44:02 UTC
3.1ml
232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
51.965°, 176.279°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On August 24, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-08-24
2026-08-24 16:25:23 UTC
4.7mb
Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
18.668°, 145.681°
204.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on August 24, 2026 at 16:25 UTC. See the M4.7 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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About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on August 24, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.