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Significant earthquakes

Events from the past 7 days that USGS classifies as significant. USGS combines magnitude, the number of people who reported feeling the shaking, and estimated impact into a significance score.

USGS data as of (1 minute ago)· updates automatically

Magnitude
  • Under 2.5
  • 2.5 – 3.9
  • 4.0 – 4.9
  • 5.0 – 5.9
  • 6.0 and above

2 events

  1. Magnitude 4.2
    6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington

    29 Sept 2026, 21:05 UTC28 km deep (shallow)

  2. Magnitude 6.6
    80 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia

    25 Sept 2026, 21:23 UTC10 km deep (shallow)