Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 23:26:41 UTC	2.3md	14 km S of Tres Pinos, CA 36.663°, -121.320°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 14 km S of Tres Pinos, CA at 23:26 UTC on May 6, 2026. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 36.663°, -121.320°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 23:05:14 UTC	2.4ml	112 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.373°, -164.644°	12.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 112 km SE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 23:05 UTC on May 6, 2026. The event originated approximately 12.9 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 53.373°N, -164.644°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 23:03:52 UTC	2.8ml	35 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska 62.115°, -148.382°	18.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 35 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska at 23:03 UTC on May 6, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 18.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 62.115°, -148.382°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 23:02:21 UTC	4.3mb	70 km W of Ollagüe, Chile -21.168°, -68.925°	116.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 70 km W of Ollagüe, Chile, logged at 23:02 UTC. At a depth of 116.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -21.168°, -68.925°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 23:01:56 UTC	2.1ml	66 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska 57.824°, -155.455°	87.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 66 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska came in on May 6, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. At a depth of 87.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 57.824°, -155.455°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 22:59:26 UTC	2.3ml	114 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.372°, -164.616°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 114 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 22:59 UTC. It arrived roughly 22 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 13.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.372°, -164.616°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 22:52:19 UTC	2.0ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.659°, -104.464°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 6, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.659°, -104.464°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 22:22:40 UTC	2.2md	4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.937°, -66.934°	12.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico, logged at 22:22 UTC. At a depth of 12.3 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 17.937°N, -66.934°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 22:06:49 UTC	4.6mb	24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador -2.271°, -79.182°	97.2 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 6, 2026 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 97.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -2.271°N, -79.182°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 21:48:48 UTC	2.3ml	6 km WNW of Westbrook, Texas 32.371°, -101.085°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:48 UTC on May 6, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 6 km WNW of Westbrook, Texas. The event originated approximately 7.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.371°N, -101.085°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 21:34:32 UTC	2.1ml	6 km ENE of Falls City, Texas 28.998°, -97.950°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 6 km ENE of Falls City, Texas on May 6, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. The event originated approximately 8.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 28.998°N, -97.950°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 21:34:16 UTC	2.9md	17 km SW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico 17.990°, -65.590°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 17 km SW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico at 21:34 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.990°, -65.590°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 21:17:04 UTC	4.2mb	206 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.340°, -178.890°	542.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 206 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on May 6, 2026, with origin time 21:17 UTC. At 542.6 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -17.340°, -178.890°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 21:03:52 UTC	2.8ml	62 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.602°, -169.607°	28.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 62 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on May 6, 2026, with origin time 21:03 UTC. The event originated approximately 28.0 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 52.602°, -169.607°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 21:00:40 UTC	4.0mb	216 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.237°, 176.223°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:00 UTC on May 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 216 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 52.237°, 176.223°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 20:48:41 UTC	2.4md	68 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.408°, -125.080°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 68 km W of Petrolia, CA, logged at 20:48 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 40.408°, -125.080°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 20:36:41 UTC	2.5ml	146 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 61.377°, -140.189°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 146 km E of McCarthy, Alaska, logged at 20:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 61.377°N, -140.189°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 20:09:16 UTC	2.1ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.511°, -139.999°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 20:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.511°, -139.999°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 20:02:26 UTC	2.5ml	102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.551°, -164.564°	13.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 6, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 13.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.551°, -164.564°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 20:02:10 UTC	2.3ml	12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii 19.749°, -156.102°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii with origin time 20:02 UTC on May 6, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.749°, -156.102°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 19:49:54 UTC	2.5md	102 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.380°, -125.489°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 102 km W of Petrolia, CA on May 6, 2026 at 19:49 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. The epicenter is at 40.380°, -125.489°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 19:26:01 UTC	2.3md	12 km S of Tres Pinos, CA 36.678°, -121.328°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 12 km S of Tres Pinos, CA on May 6, 2026 at 19:26 UTC. At a depth of 6.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.678°, -121.328°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 19:19:18 UTC	4.9mb	South Sandwich Islands region -59.530°, -24.125°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region at 19:19 UTC on May 6, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -59.530°, -24.125°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 19:10:09 UTC	4.4mb	50 km SSE of Santiago Astata, Mexico 15.590°, -95.446°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 50 km SSE of Santiago Astata, Mexico, logged at 19:10 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 15.590°N, -95.446°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 19:05:01 UTC	2.7ml	26 km W of Pelican, Alaska 57.924°, -136.679°	0.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 26 km W of Pelican, Alaska came in on May 6, 2026 at 19:05 UTC. At a depth of just 0.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 57.924°N, -136.679°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 18:55:52 UTC	3.0ml	32 km ENE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.298°, -103.737°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 32 km ENE of Malaga, New Mexico with origin time 18:55 UTC on May 6, 2026. At a depth of just 2.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 32.298°, -103.737°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 18:39:03 UTC	2.3md	8 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico 17.943°, -66.588°	18.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 8 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico at 18:39 UTC on May 6, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.3 km depth. Coordinates: 17.943°, -66.588°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 18:35:49 UTC	4.0mb	Fiji region -18.857°, -177.859°	578.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the Fiji region at 18:35 UTC on May 6, 2026. At 578.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -18.857°, -177.859°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 18:09:41 UTC	4.6mb	132 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands -11.682°, 166.531°	144.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 132 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands on May 6, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 144.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -11.682°, 166.531°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 18:05:31 UTC	2.4ml	68 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.359°, -162.786°	27.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 68 km SE of False Pass, Alaska at 18:05 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 27.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.359°, -162.786°. 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.

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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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