Earthquakes on May 5, 2026: 304 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 23:38:29 UTC	2.5ml	96 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.530°, -164.723°	25.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 96 km SE of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 23:38 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 25.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.530°, -164.723°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 23:23:19 UTC	2.3md	2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 37.598°, -122.473°	9.4 km	10	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA at 23:23 UTC on May 5, 2026. Nearby residents submitted 10 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. At a depth of 9.4 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 37.598°N, -122.473°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 23:10:51 UTC	4.6mb	45 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines 7.942°, 126.874°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 5, 2026 at 23:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 45 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines. 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. Geolocation places the event at 7.942°N, 126.874°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 23:06:12 UTC	4.3mb	204 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia -6.636°, 131.207°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 204 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia with origin time 23:06 UTC on May 5, 2026. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -6.636°N, 131.207°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 23:02:32 UTC	4.1mb	34 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy 39.692°, 15.344°	307.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 34 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy with origin time 23:02 UTC on May 5, 2026. At 307.3 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: 39.692°, 15.344°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 22:57:40 UTC	3.5ml	74 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.394°, -153.029°	141.6 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 74 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska, logged at 22:57 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.1 (weak). This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 141.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 60.394°, -153.029°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 22:55:57 UTC	2.6ml	4 km NNW of Knik, Alaska 61.497°, -149.762°	36.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:55 UTC on May 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 4 km NNW of Knik, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 36.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 61.497°N, -149.762°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 22:14:53 UTC	4.3mb	45 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia -19.952°, 133.891°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 45 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia at 22:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -19.952°, 133.891°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 22:10:09 UTC	2.5ml	19 km W of Susitna, Alaska 61.536°, -150.882°	60.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 5, 2026 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 19 km W of Susitna, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 60.9 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 61.536°N, -150.882°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 22:02:01 UTC	4.4mb	12 km WSW of Cherëmukhovo, Russia 60.294°, 59.778°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 12 km WSW of Cherëmukhovo, Russia, logged at 22:02 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.294°N, 59.778°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 21:47:16 UTC	2.1ml	51 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.861°, -147.621°	17.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 51 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska on May 5, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. The event originated approximately 17.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.861°, -147.621°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 21:40:06 UTC	2.0ml	38 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.248°, -151.307°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 38 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska on May 5, 2026, with origin time 21:40 UTC. At a depth of just 0.0 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 63.248°N, -151.307°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 21:37:25 UTC	4.2mb	5 km ENE of Cherëmukhovo, Russia 60.358°, 60.083°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 5 km ENE of Cherëmukhovo, Russia on May 5, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 60.358°N, 60.083°E. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 21:14:37 UTC	2.0ml	121 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.310°, -141.278°	3.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 121 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska came in on May 5, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. At a depth of just 3.4 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. Coordinates: 60.310°, -141.278°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 21:01:45 UTC	4.9mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.878°, -27.518°	62.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region at 21:01 UTC on May 5, 2026. At a depth of 62.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -55.878°, -27.518°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 20:58:04 UTC	2.4ml	74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.432°, -116.510°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada on May 5, 2026, with origin time 20:58 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 7.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 38.432°N, -116.510°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 20:54:43 UTC	4.1mb	25 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica 9.296°, -84.348°	10.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 25 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica at 20:54 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 9.296°, -84.348°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 20:53:20 UTC	4.9mww	36 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran 34.172°, 45.681°	10.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 36 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran on May 5, 2026, with origin time 20:53 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 34.172°, 45.681°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 20:27:48 UTC	4.3mb	40 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia 1.966°, 128.284°	126.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:27 UTC on May 5, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 40 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 126.7 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 1.966°, 128.284°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 20:17:56 UTC	2.1md	14 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.128°, -155.364°	29.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:17 UTC on May 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 14 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 29.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.128°, -155.364°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 20:14:02 UTC	2.9ml	12 km NE of Little Lake, CA 36.010°, -117.802°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 12 km NE of Little Lake, CA with origin time 20:14 UTC on May 5, 2026. At a depth of just 1.6 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 36.010°N, -117.802°E. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 20:12:40 UTC	2.4ml	12 km NE of Little Lake, CA 36.009°, -117.802°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 12 km NE of Little Lake, CA at 20:12 UTC on May 5, 2026. At a depth of just 1.6 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 36.009°, -117.802°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 20:11:08 UTC	2.8ml	59 km E of Egegik, Alaska 58.136°, -156.381°	5.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:11 UTC on May 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 59 km E of Egegik, Alaska. The event originated approximately 5.5 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 58.136°, -156.381°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 19:38:40 UTC	4.3mb	29 km S of Sitia, Greece 34.946°, 26.133°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 29 km S of Sitia, Greece at 19:38 UTC on May 5, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 34.946°N, 26.133°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 19:35:07 UTC	4.2mwr	8 km N of Funehikimachi-funehiki, Japan 37.526°, 140.584°	107.4 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 8 km N of Funehikimachi-funehiki, Japan, logged at 19:35 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 107.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 37.526°, 140.584°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 19:24:03 UTC	2.0ml	133 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.737°, -139.927°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 133 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on May 5, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.4 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 60.737°, -139.927°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 19:22:58 UTC	3.9mb	Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 19.991°, 145.172°	201.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands came in on May 5, 2026 at 19:22 UTC. At a depth of 201.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.991°N, 145.172°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 19:18:52 UTC	2.0ml	81 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.847°, -153.955°	96.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 81 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska, logged at 19:18 UTC. At a depth of 96.4 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 58.847°N, -153.955°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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 19:13:15 UTC	2.1ml	121 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.224°, -140.690°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 121 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska, logged at 19:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 61.224°, -140.690°. 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.
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 19:11:19 UTC	2.0ml	8 km W of Seldovia, Alaska 59.436°, -151.855°	64.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 5, 2026 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 8 km W of Seldovia, Alaska. The event originated approximately 64.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 59.436°, -151.855°. 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.

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 5, 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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