Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 23:48:09 UTC	4.2mb	107 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique -12.191°, 41.109°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 3, 2026 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 107 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -12.191°, 41.109°. 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 23:42:51 UTC	2.3ml	5 km WSW of Durango, Mexico 32.219°, -115.304°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 5 km WSW of Durango, Mexico on May 3, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.219°, -115.304°. 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 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 →
At 23:42 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 9 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX. 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 32.235°N, -115.267°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 23:37:51 UTC	2.2ml	7 km NE of Puebla, B.C., MX 32.603°, -115.300°	13.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 7 km NE of Puebla, B.C., MX on May 3, 2026 at 23:37 UTC. The event originated approximately 13.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 23:30:40 UTC	4.3mb	128 km ESE of Ulaangom, Mongolia 49.375°, 93.575°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 128 km ESE of Ulaangom, Mongolia on May 3, 2026, with origin time 23:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 49.375°N, 93.575°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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 23:14:35 UTC	2.9ml	15 km WSW of Homer, Alaska 59.599°, -151.817°	66.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:14 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 15 km WSW of Homer, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 66.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 77 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 17.6 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 53.378°N, -165.702°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 22:47:32 UTC	4.4mb	124 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.617°, 147.179°	205.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 124 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea with origin time 22:47 UTC on May 3, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 205.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -5.617°, 147.179°. 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.
2026-05-03 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 →
On May 3, 2026 at 22:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 41 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 144.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 59.877°N, -153.392°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 22:29:00 UTC	2.0ml	61 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.098°, -150.984°	122.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 61 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on May 3, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 122.3 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 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 →
On May 3, 2026 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.5 (weak). The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.958°, 176.237°. 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 →
May 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 22:12 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 2.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 5.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 3, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. 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 5.9 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 31.656°, -104.432°. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km E of Covelo, CA at 22:00 UTC on May 3, 2026. Coming 9 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 6.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 →
May 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 49 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska, logged at 21:45 UTC. At a depth of 96.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.860°N, -152.693°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 21:31:08 UTC	4.0mb	134 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -5.606°, 151.351°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 134 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on May 3, 2026, with origin time 21:31 UTC. 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: -5.606°, 151.351°. 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.
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 21:29:52 UTC	2.4ml	47 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.260°, -152.410°	105.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:29 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 47 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 105.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 60.260°, -152.410°. 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 →
On May 3, 2026 at 21:13 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 109 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 20.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 56.037°N, -153.493°E. 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 →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 4 km WSW of Concrete, Washington on May 3, 2026, with origin time 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. Coordinates: 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 →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 8 km S of Princeton, Canada on May 3, 2026, with origin time 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. The epicenter is at 49.385°, -120.529°. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 115 km WSW of Adak, Alaska with origin time 20:54 UTC on May 3, 2026. The event originated approximately 26.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.321°N, -178.052°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.
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 →
On May 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 75 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska at 20:19 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 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 →
At 20:19 UTC on May 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. 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. 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 31.671°, -104.425°. 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 →
May 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 20:16 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 76 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska at 20:10 UTC on May 3, 2026. At a depth of 12.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 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 →
On May 3, 2026 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 15 km ENE of Yerington, Nevada. The hypocenter lay at 9.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 39.057°, -119.011°. 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 →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 117 km S of Perryville, Alaska on May 3, 2026, with origin time 19:33 UTC. The event originated approximately 7.3 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 54.874°, -158.810°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 3, 2026 at 19:25 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 6.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas with origin time 19:23 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. The event originated approximately 7.6 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 28.821°, -99.020°. 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.

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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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