Volcanoes and Earthquakes: Global Activity Update – March 24, 2026
Global seismic and volcanic activity remains elevated as of March 24, 2026, with ongoing monitoring and alerts issued for numerous locations worldwide. This report summarizes recent activity based on data from VolcanoDiscovery and other monitoring sources.
Volcanic Activity Highlights
- Fuego, Popocatépetl, Merapi, Semeru, Shiveluch, Karangetang, Ibu, and Dukono: These volcanoes are currently exhibiting ongoing activity as of today, March 24, 2026. VolcanoDiscovery provides detailed updates on each.
- White Island (Whakaari/Mauao): An eruption occurred at White Island on March 24, 2026, at 0435 UTC, producing a low-level volcanic ash emission to approximately 7,000 ft (2,100 m). Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington issued a warning.
- Shiveluch Volcano: A Volcanic Ash Advisory was issued by the Washington VAAC on March 24, 2026, at 06:24 UTC.
Earthquake Activity Highlights
Seismic activity is currently rated as “VERY HIGH” globally, with a significant number of earthquakes recorded today.
- Magnitude 7.0+ Quake: One earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or greater was recorded today.
- Magnitude 5.0+ Quakes: Two earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater were recorded today.
- Magnitude 4.0+ Quakes: 51 earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater were recorded today.
- Magnitude 3.0+ Quakes: 158 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater were recorded today.
- Magnitude 2.0+ Quakes: 510 earthquakes of magnitude 2.0 or greater were recorded today.
- Alaska (Kodiak Island): A moderate 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Kodiak, Kodiak Island, Alaska, USA today.
Recent Earthquake Monitoring Data (March 24, 2026)
Earthquake monitoring indicates activity near the following locations:
- Bardarbunga (Iceland): 1 quake (magnitude 1.5)
- Brennisteinsfjöll (Iceland): 6 quakes (magnitude 0.0-1.4)
- Buzzard Creek (USA): 1 quake (magnitude 2.2)
- Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields, Italy): 3 quakes (magnitude 0.1-3.0)
- Cerro Singüil (Costa Rica): 1 quake (magnitude 3.0)
- Clear Lake (USA): 23 quakes (magnitude 0.4-1.4)
- Coso (USA): 2 quakes (magnitude 0.8-1.1)
- El Chichón (Mexico): 2 quakes (magnitude 1.9-2.8)
- El Hierro (Spain): 2 quakes (magnitude 2.3-2.6)
The Relationship Between Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are often interconnected. Seismic activity frequently precedes volcanic eruptions, ranging from hours to months. While not all earthquakes near volcanoes result in eruptions, almost all eruptions are accompanied by earthquake activity at shallow depths. VolcanoDiscovery highlights this relationship.
Resources and Further Information
- VolcanoDiscovery: https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/
- Interactive Map of Volcanoes and Earthquakes: https://earthquakes.volcanodiscovery.com/
- Earthquakes Today: https://w3.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes.html