Earthquakes on September 19, 2026
180
EARTHQUAKES on September 19, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.2 — Reykjanes Ridge
10 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
20
M3.0–3.9
5
M2.0–2.9
53
M1.0–1.9
98
Activity Summary
180
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.2
Reykjanes Ridge
20:24 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
210 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia
04:18 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
67 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia
13:56 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
South Sandwich Islands region
09:59 UTC · 77.6 km deep
4.9
117 km NW of Barranca, Peru
07:12 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
29 km WSW of Sipí, Colombia
13:44 UTC · 58.2 km deep
Felt by 1
4.8
18 km SW of Mongar, Bhutan
10:31 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 13
4.8
268 km NNW of Kuril’sk, Russia
09:34 UTC · 394.1 km deep
Earthquake Map — September 19, 2026
All Earthquakes — September 19, 2026
Showing 30 of 82 (filtered from 180)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-09-19 23:54:06 UTC | 4.2mb | 116 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.604°, 127.512° | 152.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 116 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste, logged at 23:54 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 23:20:15 UTC | 4.2mb | 24 km S of Sipí, Colombia 4.436°, -76.628° | 80.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 19, 2026 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 24 km S of Sipí, Colombia. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 23:00:27 UTC | 2.3md | 4 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 17.978°, -66.960° | 7.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico at 23:00 UTC on September 19, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 22:56:14 UTC | 2.7ml | 15 km SSW of Smiley, Texas 29.137°, -97.682° | 9.7 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:56 UTC on September 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 15 km SSW of Smiley, Texas. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 22:54:27 UTC | 2.0md | 21 km NW of Parkfield, CA 36.037°, -120.593° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 21 km NW of Parkfield, CA came in on September 19, 2026 at 22:54 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 22:53:36 UTC | 4.3mb | 3 km SSW of General Mosconi, Argentina -22.625°, -63.829° | 535.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 3 km SSW of General Mosconi, Argentina on September 19, 2026, with origin time 22:53 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 22:46:44 UTC | 2.6md | 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.941°, -66.940° | 9.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico at 22:46 UTC on September 19, 2026. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 22:20:46 UTC | 2.1ml | 17 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas 30.925°, -103.577° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 17 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas on September 19, 2026 at 22:20 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 2026-09-19 22:15:17 UTC | 3.3md | 110 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico 19.427°, -65.810° | 21.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.3 earthquake 110 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico at 22:15 UTC on September 19, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 21:55:43 UTC | 2.6ml | 41 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.116°, -152.409° | 94.7 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 41 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska on September 19, 2026, with origin time 21:55 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 21:44:50 UTC | 4.2mb | 249 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste -6.368°, 124.923° | 542.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 249 km N of Likisá, Timor Leste on September 19, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a deep-focus event. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 21:08:41 UTC | 2.2ml | 9 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma 35.536°, -96.766° | 11.3 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 9 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma on September 19, 2026, with origin time 21:08 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 20:55:32 UTC | 4.3mb | 37 km N of Malfa, Italy 38.914°, 14.872° | 272.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 37 km N of Malfa, Italy came in on September 19, 2026 at 20:55 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 20:38:18 UTC | 2.3md | 2 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.224°, -155.486° | 30.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 2 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 20:38 UTC on September 19, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 20:24:42 UTC | 5.2mww | Reykjanes Ridge 57.117°, -33.425° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 19, 2026 at 20:24 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Reykjanes Ridge. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on September 19, 2026. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 20:20:53 UTC | 2.1ml | 5 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.398°, -155.267° | 0.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 19, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 5 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. 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 2026-09-19 20:20:42 UTC | 2.5ml | 69 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.544°, -144.211° | 2.6 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
September 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 69 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska, logged at 20:20 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 19:56:29 UTC | 3.1md | 12 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico 17.924°, -65.792° | 14.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 12 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico on September 19, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 19:52:51 UTC | 2.7md | 22 km SSW of Manton, CA 40.238°, -121.982° | 16.4 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On September 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 22 km SSW of Manton, CA at 19:52 UTC. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 19:33:09 UTC | 2.2md | 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.945°, -66.948° | 6.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:33 UTC on September 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 19:11:26 UTC | 2.0ml | 39 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.845°, -153.407° | 141.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 39 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska on September 19, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 18:33:02 UTC | 2.1md | 1 km S of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico 18.033°, -66.942° | 7.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km S of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico, logged at 18:33 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 17:46:55 UTC | 2.4md | 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.957°, -66.947° | 8.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico, logged at 17:46 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 17:18:37 UTC | 2.5md | 11 km N of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico 18.576°, -66.934° | 16.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 11 km N of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico on September 19, 2026 at 17:18 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 16:50:51 UTC | 2.2md | 3 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico 17.984°, -66.949° | 6.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 3 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico at 16:50 UTC on September 19, 2026. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 3.1 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. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 16:31:19 UTC | 2.8md | 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 17.973°, -66.928° | 8.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico on September 19, 2026 at 16:31 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 15:55:46 UTC | 2.6ml | 11 km E of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.033°, -151.465° | 83.9 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 11 km E of Ninilchik, Alaska came in on September 19, 2026 at 15:55 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 15:53:54 UTC | 4.5mb | 75 km SE of Kuqa, China 41.197°, 83.518° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 75 km SE of Kuqa, China with origin time 15:53 UTC on September 19, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 15:27:36 UTC | 2.1ml | 34 km N of Chenega, Alaska 60.368°, -147.914° | 14.0 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 34 km N of Chenega, Alaska with origin time 15:27 UTC on September 19, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-09-19 15:24:56 UTC | 2.5ml | 4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.158°, -155.483° | 11.6 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii at 15:24 UTC on September 19, 2026. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 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 September 19, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.