M2.7 Earthquake 8 km N of Maybee, Michigan — May 4, 2026
2026-05-04 21:32:01 UTC (2026-05-04) · approx. 3:32 PM UTC-6 local
Felt by 222 people across surrounding communities.
On May 4, 2026 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 8 km N of Maybee, Michigan, at a depth of 7.9 km and coordinates 42.0790°, -83.5005°. This earthquake was detected by 31 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 197, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 44 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 222 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-83.5005°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 2.7 earthquake near Maybee, Michigan?
The magnitude 2.7 earthquake that struck 8 km N of Maybee, Michigan on May 4, 2026 at 21:32 UTC had a depth of 7.9 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 42.0790°, -83.5005°, which is 8 km N of Maybee, Michigan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000si8z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 4, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 8 km N of Maybee, Michigan — May 4, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000si8z/