Earthquakes on May 5, 2026

324
EARTHQUAKES on May 5, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
7 km deep · 42 people felt it
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
49
M3.0–3.9
15
M2.0–2.9
68
M1.0–1.9
188

Activity Summary

324
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Top Countries (International)

Earthquake Map — May 5, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — May 5, 2026

Showing 30 of 136 (filtered from 324)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 96 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on May 5, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 25.8 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 53.530°N, -164.723°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 23:23:19 UTC
2.3md
2 km SE of Pacifica, CA
37.598°, -122.473°
9.4 km11--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:23 UTC on May 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA. The event generated 11 citizen felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 9.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.598°, -122.473°. 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°, 126.875°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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, 126.875°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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On May 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 204 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia at 23:06 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -6.636°, 131.207°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
May 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 34 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy, logged at 23:02 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.692°N, 15.344°E. 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-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 74 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska came in on May 5, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.1 (weak). At a depth of 141.6 km, the event was intermediate 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 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 4 km NNW of Knik, Alaska with origin time 22:55 UTC on May 5, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 36.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. 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
-19.965°, 133.914°
5.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 22:14 UTC on May 5, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 45 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia. The event originated approximately 5.0 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 -19.965°N, 133.914°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 22:10:09 UTC
2.5ml
19 km W of Susitna, Alaska
61.536°, -150.882°
60.9 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
May 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 19 km W of Susitna, Alaska, logged at 22:10 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 60.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.536°, -150.882°. 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
60.302°, 59.788°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 12 km WSW of Cherëmukhovo, Russia with origin time 22:02 UTC on May 5, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.302°N, 59.788°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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 51 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska came in on May 5, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. At a depth of 17.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 38 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska at 21:40 UTC on May 5, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 63.248°, -151.307°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 5 km ENE of Cherëmukhovo, Russia on May 5, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.358°, 60.083°. 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 21:35:18 UTC
4.2mb
47 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece
34.688°, 26.079°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 47 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece with origin time 21:35 UTC on May 5, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 34.688°, 26.079°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 121 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska on May 5, 2026, with origin time 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. The epicenter is at 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
-55.876°, -27.482°
62.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 21:01 UTC on May 5, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 62.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -55.876°N, -27.482°E. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada at 20:58 UTC on May 5, 2026. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. Coordinates: 38.432°, -116.510°. 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 km3--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On May 5, 2026 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 25 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 km3--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 36 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran at 20:53 UTC on May 5, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 40 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia at 20:27 UTC on May 5, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 126.7 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On May 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 14 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii at 20:17 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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. The epicenter is at 36.010°, -117.802°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 20:12 UTC on May 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 12 km NE of Little Lake, CA. 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 36.009°N, -117.802°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 20:11:08 UTC
2.8ml
59 km E of Egegik, Alaska
58.136°, -156.381°
5.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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. Coordinates: 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 29 km S of Sitia, Greece on May 5, 2026, with origin time 19:38 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 4.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 34.946°, 26.133°. 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 km2--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On May 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 8 km N of Funehikimachi-funehiki, Japan at 19:35 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 107.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 37.526°N, 140.584°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 19:24:03 UTC
2.0ml
133 km N of Yakutat, Alaska
60.737°, -139.927°
7.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 133 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on May 5, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.737°N, -139.927°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 19:22:58 UTC
3.9mb
Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands
19.991°, 145.172°
201.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On May 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands at 19:22 UTC. At a depth of 201.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 19.991°, 145.172°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 81 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska on May 5, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 96.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 58.847°, -153.955°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 121 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on May 5, 2026 at 19:13 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.224°N, -140.690°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.
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
Click any row to see additional technical details.

About This Page

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.