Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 23:59:28 UTC	2.0ml	119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.600°, -140.139°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on May 1, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.600°, -140.139°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 23:31:46 UTC	2.6md	40 km S of Hayfork, CA 40.202°, -123.120°	39.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 40 km S of Hayfork, CA with origin time 23:31 UTC on May 1, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 39.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.202°N, -123.120°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 22:59:02 UTC	4.3mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.967°, -179.105°	54.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands, logged at 22:59 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 54.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -32.967°N, -179.105°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 22:56:44 UTC	2.5ml	24 km E of Chiniak, Alaska 57.583°, -151.880°	14.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:56 UTC on May 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 24 km E of Chiniak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 14.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 57.583°N, -151.880°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 22:47:52 UTC	2.1ml	11 km SW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.818°, -159.591°	18.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km SW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska came in on May 1, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. At a depth of 18.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 55.818°N, -159.591°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 22:21:12 UTC	2.1ml	26 km SW of Tyonek, Alaska 60.916°, -151.517°	75.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 26 km SW of Tyonek, Alaska on May 1, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 75.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.916°, -151.517°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 22:17:56 UTC	4.4mb	98 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.299°, 83.965°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 98 km ESE of Kuqa, China on May 1, 2026, with origin time 22:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 41.299°N, 83.965°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 22:07:55 UTC	2.0ml	54 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.487°, -167.051°	16.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 54 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska with origin time 22:07 UTC on May 1, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 16.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.487°N, -167.051°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 21:53:09 UTC	4.3mb	29 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.615°, 156.540°	85.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 29 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 85.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 50.615°, 156.540°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 21:46:29 UTC	2.4ml	6 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 28.871°, -99.035°	9.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 6 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas at 21:46 UTC. At a depth of 9.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 28.871°N, -99.035°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 21:37:04 UTC	2.0ml	9 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.835°, -99.022°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 9 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 21:37 UTC. At a depth of 6.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.835°, -99.022°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 21:35:18 UTC	2.4ml	90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.521°, -160.591°	11.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:35 UTC on May 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska. The event originated approximately 11.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.521°, -160.591°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 21:26:27 UTC	2.1ml	19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.340°, -119.023°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 21:26 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 39.340°N, -119.023°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 21:13:35 UTC	4.2mb	222 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan 32.410°, 137.794°	357.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 222 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan on May 1, 2026, with origin time 21:13 UTC. At 357.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: 32.410°, 137.794°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 20:37:19 UTC	4.5mb	293 km W of Houma, Tonga -20.823°, -178.103°	504.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 293 km W of Houma, Tonga on May 1, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. At 504.1 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -20.823°, -178.103°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 20:10:29 UTC	2.5ml	20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.341°, -119.013°	8.3 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 20:10 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 39.341°, -119.013°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 19:44:32 UTC	3.1ml	64 km ESE of Atka, Alaska 51.893°, -173.394°	64.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 64 km ESE of Atka, Alaska on May 1, 2026 at 19:44 UTC. At a depth of 64.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.893°, -173.394°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 19:36:21 UTC	2.4ml	75 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.307°, -176.043°	17.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 75 km SSE of Adak, Alaska at 19:36 UTC on May 1, 2026. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.307°, -176.043°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 19:16:28 UTC	4.3mb	Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -30.505°, -178.528°	151.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on May 1, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. At a depth of 151.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -30.505°, -178.528°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 19:11:33 UTC	4.3mb	274 km E of Sola, Vanuatu -14.194°, 170.076°	610.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 274 km E of Sola, Vanuatu with origin time 19:11 UTC on May 1, 2026. At 610.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -14.194°N, 170.076°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 19:04:38 UTC	3.0ml	22 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska 61.624°, -150.909°	72.1 km	1	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 22 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska at 19:04 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.4 — considered weak. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 72.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.624°N, -150.909°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 19:00:16 UTC	2.1ml	10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas 29.004°, -97.909°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas, logged at 19:00 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 29.004°, -97.909°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 18:52:47 UTC	4.8mww	198 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.348°, 128.360°	170.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 198 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste came in on May 1, 2026 at 18:52 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 170.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -7.348°N, 128.360°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 18:45:41 UTC	2.5ml	35 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska 56.925°, -153.031°	14.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 35 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska at 18:45 UTC on May 1, 2026. At a depth of 14.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 56.925°, -153.031°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 18:42:58 UTC	2.2ml	9 km ENE of Falls City, Texas 29.007°, -97.923°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 9 km ENE of Falls City, Texas. The event originated approximately 7.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 29.007°, -97.923°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 18:37:56 UTC	2.2md	4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.959°, -66.831°	14.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico at 18:37 UTC on May 1, 2026. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.2 km depth. Coordinates: 17.959°, -66.831°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 18:14:07 UTC	2.0ml	29 km ESE of Minto, Alaska 65.058°, -148.754°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:14 UTC on May 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 29 km ESE of Minto, Alaska. The event originated approximately 6.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 65.058°, -148.754°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 17:58:01 UTC	3.3md	41 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico 18.675°, -65.318°	30.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.3 event was detected 41 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico on May 1, 2026, with origin time 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 30.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.675°, -65.318°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 17:54:43 UTC	2.2ml	18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.276°, -119.102°	7.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 17:54 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 7.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.276°, -119.102°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 17:53:41 UTC	2.4ml	65 km SSW of Alcan Border, Alaska 62.176°, -141.786°	0.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 65 km SSW of Alcan Border, Alaska on May 1, 2026, with origin time 17:53 UTC. At a depth of just 0.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 62.176°N, -141.786°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

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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

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