Earthquakes on May 6, 2026: 299 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 14 km S of Tres Pinos, CA came in on May 6, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. 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. 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. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 112 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 23:05 UTC on May 6, 2026. At a depth of 12.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.373°, -164.644°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 35 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska came in on May 6, 2026 at 23:03 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.0 km depth. 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 23:02:20 UTC	4.3mb	68 km W of Ollagüe, Chile -21.154°, -68.913°	124.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 68 km W of Ollagüe, Chile with origin time 23:02 UTC on May 6, 2026. The event originated approximately 124.8 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 -21.154°N, -68.913°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 23:01:56 UTC	2.1ml	66 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska 57.824°, -155.455°	87.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 66 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska, logged at 23:01 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 87.9 km 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 114 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 22:59 UTC on May 6, 2026. 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.2 km depth. 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 →
On May 6, 2026 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The event originated approximately 5.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. 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 →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico on May 6, 2026 at 22:22 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.3 km depth. 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	25 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador -2.285°, -79.157°	95.3 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 25 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador, logged at 22:06 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 95.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -2.285°, -79.157°. 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 →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 6 km WNW of Westbrook, Texas on May 6, 2026, with origin time 21:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 →
On May 6, 2026 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 6 km ENE of Falls City, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 8.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 17 km SW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico at 21:34 UTC on May 6, 2026. At a depth of 7.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 21:17:07 UTC	4.6mb	194 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.414°, -178.981°	576.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 6, 2026 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 194 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji. At 576.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -17.414°N, -178.981°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 21:03:51 UTC	2.7ml	54 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.586°, -169.429°	18.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 54 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 18.8 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 52.586°, -169.429°. 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 21:00:40 UTC	4.1mb	220 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.236°, 176.282°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 6, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 220 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 5.8 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 epicenter is at 52.236°, 176.282°. 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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 20:48:41 UTC	2.4md	68 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.408°, -125.080°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 68 km W of Petrolia, CA on May 6, 2026 at 20:48 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: 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	147 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 61.416°, -140.150°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 147 km E of McCarthy, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. At a depth of 9.7 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 61.416°N, -140.150°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 →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 20:09 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: 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 20:02 UTC on May 6, 2026. The event originated approximately 13.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. 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 →
At 20:02 UTC on May 6, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii. The event originated approximately 10.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 →
On May 6, 2026 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 102 km W of Petrolia, CA. 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 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 →
On May 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 12 km S of Tres Pinos, CA at 19:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.4 km depth. 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 -59.546°, -24.094°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:19 UTC on May 6, 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 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -59.546°N, -24.094°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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 19:10:12 UTC	4.4mb	48 km S of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico 15.625°, -95.385°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 48 km S of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico on May 6, 2026, with origin time 19:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 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 15.625°N, -95.385°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 →
May 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 26 km W of Pelican, Alaska, logged 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 →
On May 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 32 km ENE of Malaga, New Mexico at 18:55 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 32.298°N, -103.737°E. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 8 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico came in on May 6, 2026 at 18:39 UTC. At a depth of 18.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 18:05:31 UTC	2.4ml	68 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.359°, -162.786°	27.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 68 km SE of False Pass, Alaska on May 6, 2026, with origin time 18:05 UTC. The event originated approximately 27.8 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 54.359°, -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.
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 17:45:03 UTC	2.4ml	4 km SSW of Anacortes, Washington 48.476°, -122.637°	-0.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 4 km SSW of Anacortes, Washington with origin time 17:45 UTC on May 6, 2026. At a depth of just -0.1 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 (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 48.476°, -122.637°. 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 17:26:43 UTC	2.0ml	20 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.946°, -159.802°	11.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 20 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 17:26 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 55.946°, -159.802°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. 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 6, 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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