Earthquakes on May 2, 2026: 260 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 23:52:47 UTC	2.1ml	85 km W of Yakutat, Alaska 59.681°, -141.216°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 85 km W of Yakutat, Alaska on May 2, 2026, with origin time 23:52 UTC. The event originated approximately 14.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 59.681°, -141.216°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 23:50:11 UTC	2.0ml	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.630°, -104.236°	1.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas came in on May 2, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.630°N, -104.236°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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 23:30:17 UTC	2.7md	2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 18.010°, -66.728°	11.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico at 23:30 UTC. At a depth of 11.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.010°, -66.728°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 23:27:42 UTC	2.5md	20 km SE of Livermore, CA 37.574°, -121.591°	3.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 20 km SE of Livermore, CA, logged at 23:27 UTC. At a depth of just 3.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.574°, -121.591°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 23:05:58 UTC	4.0mb	250 km SE of Latung, Philippines 3.670°, 122.207°	601.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 250 km SE of Latung, Philippines on May 2, 2026 at 23:05 UTC. At 601.6 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 3.670°N, 122.207°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 22:48:17 UTC	3.0md	6 km WSW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.328°, -64.992°	119.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 6 km WSW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on May 2, 2026 at 22:48 UTC. At a depth of 119.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 18.328°, -64.992°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 22:45:58 UTC	2.2ml	8 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.843°, -99.028°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 8 km SE of Pearsall, Texas, logged at 22:45 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 28.843°N, -99.028°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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 22:42:18 UTC	2.5ml	7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.852°, -99.029°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 2, 2026 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 6.9 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 28.852°, -99.029°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 22:39:14 UTC	4.2mb	84 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.068°, 126.680°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 84 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on May 2, 2026, with origin time 22:39 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.068°, 126.680°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 22:19:34 UTC	2.0ml	65 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.636°, -152.956°	92.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 65 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska on May 2, 2026 at 22:19 UTC. The event originated approximately 92.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.636°, -152.956°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 21:51:42 UTC	3.0ml	223 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.369°, -149.402°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 223 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska with origin time 21:51 UTC on May 2, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 56.369°, -149.402°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 21:50:48 UTC	2.5ml	1 km NE of Fillmore, CA 34.405°, -118.909°	9.9 km	8	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 1 km NE of Fillmore, CA on May 2, 2026 at 21:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (8) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 9.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 34.405°N, -118.909°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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 21:26:17 UTC	2.4ml	2 km SE of Lytle Creek, CA 34.246°, -117.482°	6.7 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 2 km SE of Lytle Creek, CA on May 2, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 6.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 34.246°, -117.482°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 21:23:39 UTC	2.1ml	24 km NW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 56.049°, -159.767°	12.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 24 km NW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska came in on May 2, 2026 at 21:23 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 56.049°, -159.767°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 21:19:12 UTC	5.1mww	16 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand -37.452°, 178.276°	35.0 km	7	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 16 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand with origin time 21:19 UTC on May 2, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 4.1, classified as moderate shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -37.452°, 178.276°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 21:13:56 UTC	2.1ml	12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.807°, -99.011°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 2, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.3 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 28.807°N, -99.011°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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 21:07:57 UTC	4.1mb	176 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste -6.940°, 125.610°	483.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 176 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste, logged at 21:07 UTC. At 483.5 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: -6.940°, 125.610°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:54:06 UTC	2.2ml	48 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska 62.297°, -152.067°	112.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 2, 2026 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 48 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 112.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 62.297°, -152.067°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:33:55 UTC	3.1ml	88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.356°, -169.759°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on May 2, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.356°, -169.759°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:33:03 UTC	3.1ml	83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.397°, -169.724°	15.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska, logged at 20:33 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 52.397°, -169.724°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:32:20 UTC	2.8md	16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA 36.647°, -121.296°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA on May 2, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 36.647°, -121.296°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:29:54 UTC	4.6mb	210 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna -15.084°, -175.545°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 210 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna came in on May 2, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -15.084°N, -175.545°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:24:40 UTC	3.0ml	85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.353°, -169.670°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 20:24 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 52.353°N, -169.670°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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:23:27 UTC	2.4ml	77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.478°, -169.719°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 20:23 UTC on May 2, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.478°, -169.719°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:21:38 UTC	2.0ml	9 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.831°, -99.030°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 9 km SE of Pearsall, Texas, logged at 20:21 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 28.831°, -99.030°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:21:30 UTC	3.7mb	83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.426°, -169.760°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 20:21 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.2 (weak). At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 52.426°, -169.760°. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:16:37 UTC	2.1md	3 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.793°, -122.779°	2.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 20:16 UTC on May 2, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA. At a depth of just 2.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.793°, -122.779°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 20:04:20 UTC	2.3ml	77 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.794°, -164.752°	26.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 77 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska on May 2, 2026 at 20:04 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.8 km depth. Coordinates: 53.794°, -164.752°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 19:52:31 UTC	2.3ml	69 km E of Sand Point, Alaska 55.226°, -159.419°	0.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 69 km E of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 19:52 UTC on May 2, 2026. At a depth of just 0.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 55.226°, -159.419°. 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.
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 19:50:46 UTC	4.6mb	south of Australia -63.051°, 146.055°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place south of Australia on May 2, 2026 at 19:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -63.051°, 146.055°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 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 2, 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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