Earthquakes on May 1, 2026: 257 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

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 →
May 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged 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 →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 40 km S of Hayfork, CA on May 1, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. At a depth of 39.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.202°, -123.120°. 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 22:56:44 UTC	2.5ml	24 km E of Chiniak, Alaska 57.583°, -151.880°	14.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 24 km E of Chiniak, Alaska at 22:56 UTC. At a depth of 14.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 57.583°, -151.880°. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km SW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska at 22:47 UTC on May 1, 2026. 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 →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 26 km SW of Tyonek, Alaska on May 1, 2026, with origin time 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	99 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.309°, 83.994°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:17 UTC on May 1, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 99 km ESE of Kuqa, China. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 41.309°, 83.994°. 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 →
On May 1, 2026 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 54 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 29 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia came in on May 1, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. At a depth of 85.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. 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 →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 6 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas on May 1, 2026 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 →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 9 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 1, 2026 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 21:35 UTC on May 1, 2026. 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 →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 1, 2026 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 21:13:36 UTC	4.2mb	218 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan 32.448°, 137.783°	359.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026 at 21:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 218 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan. At 359.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: 32.448°, 137.783°. 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 20:10:29 UTC	2.5ml	20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.341°, -119.013°	8.3 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 20:10 UTC on May 1, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.341°N, -119.013°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 19:44:32 UTC	3.0ml	73 km ESE of Atka, Alaska 51.838°, -173.300°	47.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 73 km ESE of Atka, Alaska. The event originated approximately 47.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.838°, -173.300°. 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 19:36:21 UTC	2.4ml	75 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.307°, -176.043°	17.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 75 km SSE of Adak, Alaska at 19:36 UTC. 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 19:16:27 UTC	4.3mb	Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -30.529°, -178.551°	142.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on May 1, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. The event originated approximately 142.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -30.529°, -178.551°. 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 →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 22 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska on May 1, 2026 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas came in on May 1, 2026 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 →
At 18:45 UTC on May 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 35 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska. The event originated approximately 14.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 9 km ENE of Falls City, Texas on May 1, 2026 at 18:42 UTC. 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 →
On May 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico at 18:37 UTC. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 29 km ESE of Minto, Alaska with origin time 18:14 UTC on May 1, 2026. 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 →
At 17:58 UTC on May 1, 2026, a magnitude 3.3 tremor occurred 41 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada came in on May 1, 2026 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 →
At 17:53 UTC on May 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 65 km SSW of Alcan Border, Alaska. 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.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 17:50:51 UTC	3.2ml	4 km SSW of Villa Canales, Guatemala 14.443°, -90.551°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 4 km SSW of Villa Canales, Guatemala came in on May 1, 2026 at 17:50 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 14.443°, -90.551°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 17:50:45 UTC	2.2ml	14 km NNE of Houston, Alaska 61.758°, -149.752°	28.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 14 km NNE of Houston, Alaska, logged at 17:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.758°N, -149.752°E. 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 17:31:19 UTC	2.3ml	13 km E of Bray, Oklahoma 34.633°, -97.668°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 13 km E of Bray, Oklahoma on May 1, 2026, with origin time 17:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 14.9 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 34.633°N, -97.668°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 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

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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on May 1, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.

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