Earthquakes Today — July 18, 2026

226
EARTHQUAKES TODAY
In the last 24 hours, worldwide
22 hours ago · 19 km deep · 283 people felt it
Normal activity
based on global daily average (~250/day)
Last updated: 01:31 PM UTC · USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

Earthquake Map — Last 24 Hours

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
19
M4.0–4.9
42
M3.0–3.9
7
M2.0–2.9
31
M1.0–1.9
127

Is This Normal?

226
Today's count
~250
Daily average
Normal
Status
19
M5.0+ today
Last M5.0+
3 hours ago
69 km SW of Puerto Mader…
Last M6.0+
22 hours ago
90 km SW of Puerto Mader…
Last M7.0+
22 hours ago
58 km WSW of Puerto Made…
Last M8.0+
353 days ago
2025 Kamchatka Peninsula…

In the 24 hours ending July 18, 2026, the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program detected 226 earthquakes worldwide, including 19 significant events of magnitude 5.0 or greater. The largest was a magnitude 7.3 earthquake 58 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, recorded at 14:48 UTC at a depth of 18.6 km. This event was felt by 283 people with severe (7.0 MMI) shaking reported.

Active aftershock sequence: The area near Puerto Madero, Mexico is experiencing an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 6.0 mainshock at 15:20 UTC.18 aftershocks recorded, including 18 of M3.0+. The area near Puerto Madero, Mexico is experiencing an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.2 mainshock at 09:59 UTC.15 aftershocks recorded, including 15 of M3.0+.

The most seismically active US state over the past 24 hours was California with 45 earthquakes, followed by Alaska (43) and Texas (33). California's activity is consistent with its position along the San Andreas Fault system and its network of associated faults.

All Earthquakes (Last 24 Hours)

Showing 30 of 99 (filtered from 226)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
1 hour ago
2026-07-18 11:52:18 UTC
2.0ml
24 km SW of Garden City, Texas
31.725°, -101.682°
2.7 km---AutoUSGS →
At 11:52 UTC on July 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 24 km SW of Garden City, Texas. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 15 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.
2 hours ago
2026-07-18 11:12:57 UTC
4.9mb
southern East Pacific Rise
-24.384°, -116.110°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
July 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near southern East Pacific Rise, logged at 11:12 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2 hours ago
2026-07-18 10:36:19 UTC
4.8mb
109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan
37.915°, 72.674°
136.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan at 10:36 UTC. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 hours ago
2026-07-18 10:00:54 UTC
4.0ml
102 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
56.159°, -153.294°
23.9 km-II-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 102 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on July 18, 2026 at 10:00 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 hours ago
2026-07-18 09:59:22 UTC
5.2mww
69 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
14.321°, -92.917°
44.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.2 earthquake 69 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at 09:59 UTC on July 18, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 hours ago
2026-07-18 09:51:33 UTC
4.3mb
58 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico
14.122°, -92.564°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 58 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico at 09:51 UTC on July 18, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 hours ago
2026-07-18 09:49:21 UTC
3.3md
50 km N of Loíza, Puerto Rico
18.887°, -65.888°
40.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 50 km N of Loíza, Puerto Rico at 09:49 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 hours ago
2026-07-18 09:35:45 UTC
2.0ml
32 km NW of Toyah, Texas
31.530°, -104.021°
6.3 km---AutoUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 09:35 UTC on July 18, 2026. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 2.1 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.
3 hours ago
2026-07-18 09:34:21 UTC
4.4mb
47 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico
14.761°, -92.917°
39.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 18, 2026 at 09:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 47 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 7.3 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 hours ago
2026-07-18 09:04:09 UTC
4.3mb
25 km N of Gázi, Greece
35.552°, 25.029°
18.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 25 km N of Gázi, Greece on July 18, 2026, with origin time 09:04 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 hours ago
2026-07-18 08:54:00 UTC
4.2mb
131 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
13.897°, -93.304°
40.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 131 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico with origin time 08:54 UTC on July 18, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 hours ago
2026-07-18 08:40:27 UTC
4.4mb
136 km NW of Mosquera, Colombia
3.327°, -79.372°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 136 km NW of Mosquera, Colombia on July 18, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 hours ago
2026-07-18 08:38:32 UTC
3.1ml
116 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska
60.272°, -141.240°
3.0 km-III-AutoUSGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 116 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska on July 18, 2026, with origin time 08:38 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.
5 hours ago
2026-07-18 08:28:43 UTC
4.7mb
south of the Fiji Islands
-23.594°, -179.742°
529.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on July 18, 2026, with origin time 08:28 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a deep-focus event. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 hours ago
2026-07-18 08:21:42 UTC
4.9mb
208 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
-6.603°, 103.788°
23.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 18, 2026 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 208 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. The event was offshore. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 hours ago
2026-07-18 07:46:19 UTC
4.2mb
66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
14.363°, -92.920°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at 07:46 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 5.2 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.
5 hours ago
2026-07-18 07:36:40 UTC
2.1ml
1 km SSE of Vancouver, Washington
45.631°, -122.655°
14.4 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km SSE of Vancouver, Washington at 07:36 UTC on July 18, 2026. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 hours ago
2026-07-18 07:35:02 UTC
2.3ml
4 km W of Santa Monica, CA
34.023°, -118.539°
6.4 km96--AutoUSGS →
July 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km W of Santa Monica, CA, logged at 07:35 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 hours ago
2026-07-18 07:34:03 UTC
3.6ml
45 km SE of Beatty, Nevada
36.676°, -116.333°
9.2 km1III-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded 45 km SE of Beatty, Nevada on July 18, 2026 at 07:34 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 hours ago
2026-07-18 07:20:47 UTC
4.4mb
79 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
14.244°, -92.973°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 79 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico with origin time 07:20 UTC on July 18, 2026. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 hours ago
2026-07-18 07:20:42 UTC
4.3ml
104 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
56.124°, -153.339°
37.1 km-II-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 104 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska came in on July 18, 2026 at 07:20 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 hours ago
2026-07-18 07:18:40 UTC
2.1md
21 km W of Petrolia, CA
40.321°, -124.531°
10.8 km---AutoUSGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 21 km W of Petrolia, CA on July 18, 2026, with origin time 07:18 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 hours ago
2026-07-18 07:12:18 UTC
2.1ml
48 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada
38.326°, -116.784°
8.1 km---AutoUSGS →
On July 18, 2026 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 48 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 hours ago
2026-07-18 06:58:53 UTC
2.1md
18 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii
19.072°, -155.363°
34.7 km---AutoUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on July 18, 2026 at 06:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 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.
6 hours ago
2026-07-18 06:51:50 UTC
5.3mww
87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
14.380°, -93.151°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico with origin time 06:51 UTC on July 18, 2026. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
7 hours ago
2026-07-18 06:30:21 UTC
2.3ml
47 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska
57.084°, -154.906°
67.4 km---AutoUSGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 47 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska on July 18, 2026, with origin time 06:30 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
7 hours ago
2026-07-18 06:26:08 UTC
4.5mb
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
-0.920°, -21.495°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 06:26 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
7 hours ago
2026-07-18 06:10:19 UTC
4.6mb
73 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
14.269°, -92.924°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
July 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 73 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, logged at 06:10 UTC. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
7 hours ago
2026-07-18 06:09:03 UTC
2.1ml
41 km NW of Toyah, Texas
31.526°, -104.156°
4.7 km---AutoUSGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas on July 18, 2026 at 06:09 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 10 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
7 hours ago
2026-07-18 05:59:36 UTC
2.0ml
13 km S of Chignik, Alaska
56.171°, -158.362°
57.3 km---AutoUSGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 13 km S of Chignik, Alaska on July 18, 2026, with origin time 05:59 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 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.

Common Questions

How many earthquakes happened today?

The USGS detected 226 earthquakes worldwide in the past 24 hours, including 19 of magnitude 5.0 or greater. The global daily average is approximately 250 earthquakes (M1+). Today's activity is normal activity.

Where was the last earthquake?

The most recent significant earthquake was a magnitude 7.3 event 22 hours ago, located 58 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, at a depth of 18.6 km. 283 people reported feeling it.

How many earthquakes happen per day worldwide?

The USGS typically detects 150 to 300 earthquakes of magnitude 1.0 or greater each day worldwide. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.0+ average around 50 per day; M5.0+ average around 4-5 per day; M6.0+ average around 1-2 per week.

Why are there so many earthquakes today?

Earthquakes occur constantly along tectonic plate boundaries. Apparent clusters are usually normal background seismicity, aftershock sequences from a recent larger event, or earthquake swarms in specific regions. Today's count of 226 is normal activity.

Where can I see earthquakes near me?

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About This Page

Earthquakes Today is maintained by Earthquake Tracker, an independent seismic activity reporting service. We compile real-time earthquake data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program, which detects and catalogs earthquakes worldwide using a global network of seismometers.

Data is updated every 5 minutes. Counts include all earthquakes of magnitude 1.0 or greater detected in the past 24 hours. Smaller earthquakes may not be detected in remote regions or deep ocean locations. Significance classifications use USGS standards: M5.0+ events are typically reportable, M4.0+ may be felt locally, and M3.0+ are often reported by residents.

Last data refresh: 2026-07-18T13:31:08.159Z