Global Earthquake Tracker — Live Seismic Activity Worldwide

Real-time earthquake data from USGS with detailed regional insights and educational resources.

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This page tracks live earthquake activity worldwide, giving you a quick view of earthquake counts, magnitudes, active regions, and current global patterns. Use the live map, earthquake updates, and regional sections below to explore where earthquakes are happening and how activity is changing over time.

Quick Stats

Last 24 hours (≥1.0 mag): 270
Total quakes (all magnitudes): 346
Largest quake: M5.8 - 112 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Most active region: Alaska (128)
Last updated (UTC): 2026-03-23 23:26:35 UTC

Live Global Earthquake Map (Past 24 Hours)

Largest Earthquakes in the Last 24 Hours

This list highlights the strongest earthquakes reported in the past 24 hours. Magnitude estimates and locations can be updated as official earthquake reports are reviewed and refined.

Earthquakes of Magnitude 4.5 and Above

Recent Significant Events

M5.8112 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
2026-03-23 06:02:45 UTC · Depth 10.0 km
M5.2western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
2026-03-23 01:29:33 UTC · Depth 10.0 km
M5.1northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
2026-03-23 01:41:37 UTC · Depth 10.0 km
M4.988 km WNW of Puerto, Chile
2026-03-23 22:52:16 UTC · Depth 16.3 km
M4.9127 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
2026-03-23 08:44:29 UTC · Depth 10.0 km
M4.9233 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
2026-03-23 04:23:00 UTC · Depth 10.0 km
M4.764 km S of Miyakojima, Japan
2026-03-23 09:59:38 UTC · Depth 10.4 km
M4.685 km WNW of Puerto, Chile
2026-03-23 22:19:19 UTC · Depth 14.5 km
M4.691 km S of Koshima, Japan
2026-03-23 12:39:46 UTC · Depth 39.9 km
M4.6140 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
2026-03-23 11:25:02 UTC · Depth 92.1 km

Most Active Earthquake Regions Today (last 24 hours)

This section ranks regions by the number of recorded earthquakes in the past 24 hours. Higher totals do not always mean greater danger, because counts can be influenced by aftershocks, local seismic swarms, and differences in monitoring coverage.

Earthquake Hotspots

Alaska (128)
CA (47)
New Mexico (15)
Texas (12)
Hawaii (10)
Utah (9)
Puerto Rico (8)
Nevada (7)

Seismic Activity Trends — 7 Day and 12 Month Comparisons

Compare short-term and long-term earthquake activity to see which regions are currently the most active. These trend sections help you spot changes over the past 7 days and 12 months, but higher counts do not always mean higher risk because totals can be influenced by aftershock sequences, regional swarms, and differences in monitoring coverage.

Most Active Regions – Last 7 Days (M1.0+)

  • Alaska: 701 quakes
  • California: 357 quakes
  • New Mexico: 79 quakes
  • Utah: 73 quakes
  • Texas: 71 quakes

Updated: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:27:46 UTC

Most Active Regions – Last 12 Months (M4.5+)

  • Russia: 2,001 quakes
  • Indonesia: 670 quakes
  • Japan: 563 quakes
  • Philippines: 484 quakes
  • Papua New Guinea: 445 quakes

Updated: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:27:47 UTC

Explore Regional Earthquake Activity

View Earthquake Activity by Region

View detailed earthquake data for the world’s most seismically active regions. Click below to explore live updates, recent seismic events, and tectonic insights for each area.

California, USA

Located along the San Andreas Fault, California experiences frequent shallow earthquakes and remains one of the world’s most monitored seismic zones.

Alaska, USA

Alaska records more large earthquakes than any other U.S. state.

Japan

Japan is one of the most seismically active regions on Earth, frequently impacted by large offshore quakes.

Chile

Chile’s location along the Nazca and South American plate boundary makes it a hotspot for major megathrust earthquakes.

Indonesia

Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia experiences frequent deep and shallow quakes.

Turkey

Turkey’s seismic history includes numerous destructive earthquakes near major cities like Istanbul.

Mexico

Earthquakes in Mexico often occur where the Cocos Plate subducts beneath the North American Plate, especially along the Pacific coast.

Philippines

The Philippines frequently experiences strong earthquakes due to its location on the Ring of Fire.

New Zealand

New Zealand one of the most geologically active regions in the Southern Hemisphere.

Peru

Peru experiences frequent coastal earthquakes due to the Nazca Plate’s movement beneath South America.

About Our Earthquake Data

Official USGS Source

All earthquake data currently displayed on this website comes from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the authoritative source for seismic activity worldwide.

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