Earthquakes on May 4, 2026: 229 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 23:54:05 UTC	5.2mww	103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan 39.998°, 143.063°	24.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan with origin time 23:54 UTC on May 4, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 24.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.998°, 143.063°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 23:49:41 UTC	4.0mb	283 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia -11.631°, 117.909°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 283 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia with origin time 23:49 UTC on May 4, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -11.631°, 117.909°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 23:24:09 UTC	2.3ml	59 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.848°, -153.061°	108.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 59 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska on May 4, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 108.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.848°N, -153.061°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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 23:20:24 UTC	3.5md	152 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.690°, -64.532°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 152 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on May 4, 2026 at 23:20 UTC. At a depth of 8.0 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 19.690°N, -64.532°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 23:12:08 UTC	3.1ml	10 km SE of Coyanosa, Texas 31.168°, -103.003°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 10 km SE of Coyanosa, Texas at 23:12 UTC on May 4, 2026. At a depth of 5.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.168°, -103.003°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 23:08:34 UTC	2.3md	7 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.938°, -66.974°	14.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 7 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico came in on May 4, 2026 at 23:08 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 17.938°, -66.974°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 22:58:52 UTC	4.5mb	Banda Sea -6.563°, 129.892°	153.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Banda Sea at 22:58 UTC. At a depth of 153.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -6.563°N, 129.892°E. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 22:49:07 UTC	2.5ml	96 km E of Akutan, Alaska 54.040°, -164.314°	69.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 4, 2026 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 96 km E of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 69.0 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 54.040°N, -164.314°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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 22:29:46 UTC	4.3mb	112 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga -15.686°, -174.812°	300.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 112 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga on May 4, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. At 300.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -15.686°, -174.812°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 22:19:18 UTC	2.0ml	50 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.707°, -104.137°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas with origin time 22:19 UTC on May 4, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 6.8 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 31.707°N, -104.137°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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 22:14:40 UTC	4.3mb	87 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia -8.092°, 107.834°	56.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 87 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia with origin time 22:14 UTC on May 4, 2026. The event originated approximately 56.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -8.092°N, 107.834°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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 22:06:51 UTC	4.4mb	198 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia -2.068°, 138.925°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 198 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia, logged at 22:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -2.068°N, 138.925°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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 21:42:00 UTC	4.8mb	125 km ENE of Miyako, Japan 39.897°, 143.368°	18.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:42 UTC on May 4, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 125 km ENE of Miyako, Japan. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 18.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.897°N, 143.368°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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 21:32:00 UTC	2.7mb_lg	6 km WNW of Carleton, Michigan 42.072°, -83.465°	6.8 km	219	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 6 km WNW of Carleton, Michigan on May 4, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 219 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The event originated approximately 6.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 42.072°N, -83.465°E. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 21:31:44 UTC	4.3mb	Fiji region -21.658°, -179.353°	576.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Fiji region at 21:31 UTC. At 576.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -21.658°, -179.353°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 21:11:26 UTC	4.3mb	229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.084°, 176.321°	43.2 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:11 UTC on May 4, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.1 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 43.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 52.084°, 176.321°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 20:57:58 UTC	3.1ml	222 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.204°, -149.684°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 222 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on May 4, 2026, with origin time 20:57 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 56.204°N, -149.684°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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 20:52:23 UTC	2.5ml	10 km N of Midland, Texas 32.096°, -102.087°	8.7 km	22	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 10 km N of Midland, Texas on May 4, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. The event generated 22 citizen felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.096°, -102.087°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 20:39:33 UTC	4.5mb	57 km SW of Dārāb, Iran 28.345°, 54.178°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:39 UTC on May 4, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 57 km SW of Dārāb, Iran. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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: 28.345°, 54.178°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 19:45:29 UTC	4.0mwr	76 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile -27.062°, -71.022°	30.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 76 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile at 19:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 30.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -27.062°, -71.022°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 19:42:19 UTC	2.6ml	40 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.873°, -152.521°	92.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 40 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska with origin time 19:42 UTC on May 4, 2026. The event originated approximately 92.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.873°, -152.521°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 19:14:25 UTC	4.5mb	234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.758°, 176.130°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 19:14 UTC on May 4, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.4 (weak). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.758°, 176.130°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 18:40:52 UTC	2.4ml	7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.851°, -99.035°	6.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 4, 2026 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 2.6 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. The hypocenter lay at 6.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.851°, -99.035°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 18:08:56 UTC	2.0md	8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 40.288°, -124.371°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA at 18:08 UTC. At a depth of 8.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.288°, -124.371°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 17:59:15 UTC	2.6ml	100 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.389°, -175.409°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 100 km ESE of Adak, Alaska at 17:59 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.389°, -175.409°. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 17:38:27 UTC	4.5mb	136 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.623°, 153.463°	80.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 136 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on May 4, 2026, with origin time 17:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 80.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -4.623°N, 153.463°E. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 17:29:01 UTC	3.5mb	120 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.697°, -164.106°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 seismic event took place 120 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska on May 4, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.2, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.697°, -164.106°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 17:25:09 UTC	3.2ml	252 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.573°, 179.747°	73.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 252 km W of Adak, Alaska at 17:25 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 73.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 51.573°N, 179.747°E. 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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 17:25:05 UTC	2.5md	11 km S of Tres Pinos, CA 36.691°, -121.317°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 11 km S of Tres Pinos, CA on May 4, 2026, with origin time 17:25 UTC. At a depth of just 2.5 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 36.691°N, -121.317°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.
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 17:16:27 UTC	3.3ml	248 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.873°, 179.757°	164.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 248 km W of Adak, Alaska on May 4, 2026 at 17:16 UTC. At a depth of 164.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 51.873°, 179.757°. 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.

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 4, 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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