Earthquakes on May 27, 2021
235
EARTHQUAKES on May 27, 2021
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.2 — 108 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
51 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
2
M4.0–4.9
35
M3.0–3.9
8
M2.0–2.9
37
M1.0–1.9
153
Activity Summary
235
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
2
M5.0+ events
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.2
108 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
03:58 UTC · 51.1 km deep
5.1
Southern Qinghai, China
13:06 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
63 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan
04:00 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
Mid-Indian Ridge
02:39 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.8
141 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga
18:32 UTC · 104.6 km deep
4.8
65 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan
16:18 UTC · 6.3 km deep
4.7
61 km NNE of Nushki, Pakistan
08:54 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 2
4.7
66 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan
04:14 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — May 27, 2021
All Earthquakes — May 27, 2021
Showing 30 of 82 (filtered from 235)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 23:30:31 UTC | 3.9md | 56 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico 18.530°, -67.743° | 99.0 km | 5 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 56 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico came in on May 27, 2021 at 23:30 UTC. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 22:58:55 UTC | 2.1ml | 23 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho 44.306°, -115.212° | 9.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 27, 2021 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 23 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho, logged at 22:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 22:56:39 UTC | 2.2ml | 12 km WNW of Tilden, Texas 28.519°, -98.660° | 6.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:56 UTC on May 27, 2021, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 12 km WNW of Tilden, Texas. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 22:55:32 UTC | 2.3ml | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada 38.147°, -117.966° | 1.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada on May 27, 2021 at 22:55 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 22:51:54 UTC | 3.3ml | 43 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska 57.133°, -154.805° | 63.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On May 27, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 43 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska at 22:51 UTC. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 21:40:31 UTC | 3.4ml | 30 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska 63.322°, -145.286° | 10.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 30 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska on May 27, 2021 at 21:40 UTC. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 21:06:37 UTC | 4.3mb | 160 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea -3.626°, 149.798° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 27, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 160 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea at 21:06 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 20:33:29 UTC | 2.7ml | 154 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.652°, -178.846° | 90.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 154 km W of Adak, Alaska came in on May 27, 2021 at 20:33 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 20:29:12 UTC | 4.2mb | northwest of the Kuril Islands 50.383°, 150.497° | 435.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake northwest of the Kuril Islands came in on May 27, 2021 at 20:29 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 19:13:30 UTC | 2.4ml | 67 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.184°, -151.468° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On May 27, 2021 at 19:13 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 67 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 18:39:04 UTC | 4.2mb | 6 km W of Náfpaktos, Greece 38.397°, 21.759° | 10.3 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 6 km W of Náfpaktos, Greece on May 27, 2021 at 18:39 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 18:38:02 UTC | 4.4mb | 242 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia 0.323°, 96.789° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 242 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia came in on May 27, 2021 at 18:38 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 18:32:00 UTC | 4.8mb | 141 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga -17.447°, -174.424° | 104.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:32 UTC on May 27, 2021, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 141 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 18:29:10 UTC | 3.6ml | 122 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii 17.989°, -155.298° | 17.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 27, 2021 brought a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 122 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii, logged at 18:29 UTC. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 17:24:13 UTC | 2.4md | 1 km SE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.959°, -66.898° | 11.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 17:24 UTC on May 27, 2021, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 1 km SE of Guánica, Puerto Rico. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 17:16:57 UTC | 2.2ml | 4km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA 34.151°, -116.446° | 5.9 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA came in on May 27, 2021 at 17:16 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 16:55:11 UTC | 2.3ml | 1 km W of Oak Harbor, Washington 48.290°, -122.668° | 21.3 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 1 km W of Oak Harbor, Washington came in on May 27, 2021 at 16:55 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 16:47:29 UTC | 4.3mb | 43 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile -30.680°, -71.640° | 41.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:47 UTC on May 27, 2021, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 43 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 16:18:08 UTC | 4.8mwr | 65 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan 24.926°, 122.599° | 6.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 65 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan at 16:18 UTC on May 27, 2021. The event was offshore. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 16:13:44 UTC | 4.2mb | 65 km E of Vostok, Russia 46.371°, 136.669° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 27, 2021 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 65 km E of Vostok, Russia, logged at 16:13 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 15:50:11 UTC | 2.2ml | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada 38.143°, -118.004° | 4.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada at 15:50 UTC on May 27, 2021. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 6 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 15:40:37 UTC | 2.7ml | 7km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 37.589°, -118.927° | 4.6 km | 5 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 27, 2021 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 7km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA, logged at 15:40 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 15:26:52 UTC | 2.3md | 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.975°, -66.835° | 17.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico with origin time 15:26 UTC on May 27, 2021. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 15:24:58 UTC | 4.4mb | south of the Fiji Islands -24.566°, -179.432° | 495.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place south of the Fiji Islands on May 27, 2021 at 15:24 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 15:18:26 UTC | 3.0ml | 15km SSW of Trona, CA 35.632°, -117.412° | 6.5 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 15km SSW of Trona, CA at 15:18 UTC on May 27, 2021. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 14:56:35 UTC | 2.4ml | 81 km ENE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.588°, -141.424° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 81 km ENE of McCarthy, Alaska on May 27, 2021 at 14:56 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 14:19:00 UTC | 3.1ml | 10km SSW of Rosedale, CA 35.310°, -119.205° | 24.5 km | 90 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 14:19 UTC on May 27, 2021, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 10km SSW of Rosedale, CA. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 14:18:42 UTC | 4.4mb | Fiji region -19.858°, -177.859° | 597.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 27, 2021 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Fiji region, logged at 14:18 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 13:39:31 UTC | 4.4mb | Volcano Islands, Japan region 23.529°, 141.765° | 120.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 27, 2021 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck in the Volcano Islands, Japan region. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-05-27 2021-05-27 13:34:15 UTC | 2.0ml | 8 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.240°, -155.405° | 33.4 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 8 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii on May 27, 2021, with origin time 13:34 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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.
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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on May 27, 2021. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.