Earthquakes on May 3, 2026: 277 Worldwide, Largest M5.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 23:48:09 UTC	4.2mb	104 km NNE of Pemba, Mozambique -12.174°, 41.024°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 104 km NNE of Pemba, Mozambique came in on May 3, 2026 at 23:48 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -12.174°, 41.024°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 23:42:50 UTC	2.5ml	9 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 32.235°, -115.267°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 9 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX, logged at 23:42 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.235°, -115.267°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 23:37:51 UTC	2.2ml	7 km NE of Puebla, B.C., MX 32.603°, -115.300°	13.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 7 km NE of Puebla, B.C., MX at 23:37 UTC. At a depth of 13.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.603°, -115.300°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 23:30:39 UTC	4.3mb	128 km ESE of Ulaangom, Mongolia 49.357°, 93.561°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:30 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 128 km ESE of Ulaangom, Mongolia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 49.357°, 93.561°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 23:14:35 UTC	2.9ml	15 km WSW of Homer, Alaska 59.599°, -151.817°	66.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 15 km WSW of Homer, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. At a depth of 66.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 59.599°, -151.817°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:51:20 UTC	2.2ml	77 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.378°, -165.702°	17.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 77 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska at 22:51 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.378°, -165.702°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:47:31 UTC	4.2mb	130 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -5.549°, 147.244°	199.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 130 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on May 3, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. The event originated approximately 199.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -5.549°, 147.244°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:32:36 UTC	2.1ml	41 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.877°, -153.392°	144.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 41 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 22:32 UTC on May 3, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 144.3 km depth. Coordinates: 59.877°, -153.392°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:29:00 UTC	2.0ml	61 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.098°, -150.984°	122.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 61 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska with origin time 22:29 UTC on May 3, 2026. The event originated approximately 122.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.098°, -150.984°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:17:55 UTC	3.9mb	229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.958°, 176.237°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 22:17 UTC on May 3, 2026. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.5 — considered weak. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.958°N, 176.237°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:12:13 UTC	2.2ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.653°, -104.431°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:12 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 5.8 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 31.653°, -104.431°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:08:24 UTC	2.0ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.656°, -104.432°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 22:08 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.656°N, -104.432°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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:00:05 UTC	2.2md	4 km E of Covelo, CA 39.799°, -123.202°	6.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 3, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 4 km E of Covelo, CA. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 6.2 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 39.799°, -123.202°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 21:45:46 UTC	2.0ml	49 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.860°, -152.693°	96.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:45 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 49 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 96.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.860°, -152.693°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 21:29:52 UTC	2.4ml	47 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.260°, -152.410°	105.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 3, 2026 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 47 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 105.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.260°N, -152.410°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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 21:13:43 UTC	3.1ml	109 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska 56.037°, -153.493°	20.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 109 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. The event originated approximately 20.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 56.037°, -153.493°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 21:12:55 UTC	2.2ml	4 km WSW of Concrete, Washington 48.523°, -121.799°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 4 km WSW of Concrete, Washington on May 3, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. At a depth of just 4.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 48.523°, -121.799°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 21:09:44 UTC	2.2ml	8 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.385°, -120.529°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 8 km S of Princeton, Canada on May 3, 2026 at 21:09 UTC. At just -0.4 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 49.385°N, -120.529°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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:55:00 UTC	4.5mb	244 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines 3.679°, 126.836°	51.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 244 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines on May 3, 2026 at 20:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 51.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 3.679°, 126.836°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:54:57 UTC	2.3ml	115 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.321°, -178.052°	26.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 115 km WSW of Adak, Alaska came in on May 3, 2026 at 20:54 UTC. At a depth of 26.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.321°, -178.052°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:19:58 UTC	2.7ml	75 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 54.246°, -162.905°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 75 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 20:19 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 54.246°, -162.905°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:19:31 UTC	2.7ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.671°, -104.425°	6.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 20:19 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. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 6.1 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 31.671°N, -104.425°E. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:16:59 UTC	2.6ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.665°, -104.428°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:16 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 6.1 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 31.665°, -104.428°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:10:27 UTC	2.5ml	76 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.454°, -161.747°	12.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 3, 2026 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 76 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 12.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 54.454°, -161.747°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:05:11 UTC	2.6ml	15 km ENE of Yerington, Nevada 39.057°, -119.011°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 15 km ENE of Yerington, Nevada at 20:05 UTC on May 3, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 39.057°N, -119.011°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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 19:33:30 UTC	2.5ml	117 km S of Perryville, Alaska 54.874°, -158.810°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 117 km S of Perryville, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 19:33 UTC. At a depth of 7.3 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 54.874°N, -158.810°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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 19:25:33 UTC	2.1ml	13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.814°, -98.992°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 3, 2026, with origin time 19:25 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 6.0 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 28.814°, -98.992°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 19:23:27 UTC	2.1ml	10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.821°, -99.020°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas came in on May 3, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 28.821°N, -99.020°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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 19:21:20 UTC	2.0ml	14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.810°, -98.985°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 19:21 UTC on May 3, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 28.810°, -98.985°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 19:20:09 UTC	4.6mwr	85 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 54.151°, -162.895°	41.3 km	2	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:20 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 85 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.7 — considered light. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 41.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 54.151°N, -162.895°E. 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 3, 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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