Earthquakes on May 7, 2026: 256 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 23:59:24 UTC	2.5ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.542°, -140.057°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on May 7, 2026, with origin time 23:59 UTC. 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 60.542°N, -140.057°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 23:31:15 UTC	4.7mww	39 km ENE of Namie, Japan 37.581°, 141.427°	55.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 39 km ENE of Namie, Japan at 23:31 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 55.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 37.581°, 141.427°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 22:43:24 UTC	2.2ml	6 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.259°, -150.236°	61.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 6 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska, logged at 22:43 UTC. At a depth of 61.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.259°, -150.236°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 22:26:10 UTC	2.5ml	57 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.537°, -169.390°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 57 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on May 7, 2026 at 22:26 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: 52.537°, -169.390°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 22:23:30 UTC	3.3md	49 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 18.877°, -67.340°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 49 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico at 22:23 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.5 km depth. Coordinates: 18.877°, -67.340°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 22:04:22 UTC	2.1ml	7 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas 35.287°, -101.803°	3.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 7 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas on May 7, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. At a depth of just 3.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 35.287°, -101.803°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 21:46:59 UTC	2.0md	10 km WSW of Round Valley, CA 37.368°, -118.692°	15.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 10 km WSW of Round Valley, CA on May 7, 2026, with origin time 21:46 UTC. The event originated approximately 15.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.368°, -118.692°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 21:29:00 UTC	2.3ml	70 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.394°, -175.963°	22.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 70 km SE of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 22.6 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 51.394°, -175.963°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 20:57:34 UTC	4.3mwr	35 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan 24.169°, 121.882°	28.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 35 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan on May 7, 2026, with origin time 20:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 28.8 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 24.169°N, 121.882°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 20:45:27 UTC	4.3mb	93 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 6.147°, 126.996°	209.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 93 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines came in on May 7, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. At a depth of 209.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 6.147°, 126.996°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 20:45:18 UTC	2.0ml	13 km N of Dillon, Montana 45.340°, -112.612°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km N of Dillon, Montana came in on May 7, 2026 at 20:45 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. The epicenter is at 45.340°, -112.612°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 19:23:18 UTC	2.2ml	156 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.111°, -140.073°	0.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 156 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. At a depth of just 0.2 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 61.111°N, -140.073°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 19:14:13 UTC	2.2ml	83 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 53.123°, -166.496°	27.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 83 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on May 7, 2026 at 19:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 27.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.123°, -166.496°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 18:50:02 UTC	4.6mb	5 km E of Chikusei, Japan 36.313°, 140.047°	78.8 km	21	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 5 km E of Chikusei, Japan came in on May 7, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. Nearby residents submitted 21 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 78.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 36.313°N, 140.047°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 18:32:03 UTC	2.3ml	71 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.280°, -177.038°	36.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 71 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on May 7, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. At a depth of 36.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.280°N, -177.038°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 18:23:57 UTC	2.4md	4 km E of Covelo, CA 39.796°, -123.198°	6.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 4 km E of Covelo, CA at 18:23 UTC on May 7, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.796°N, -123.198°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 18:17:31 UTC	2.7md	4 km E of Covelo, CA 39.795°, -123.197°	7.9 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 4 km E of Covelo, CA at 18:17 UTC on May 7, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. Coordinates: 39.795°, -123.197°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 17:46:00 UTC	2.5ml	3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.173°, -155.486°	35.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:46 UTC on May 7, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 35.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 19.173°, -155.486°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 17:44:50 UTC	2.5ml	140 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.047°, -178.171°	15.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 140 km SW of Adak, Alaska on May 7, 2026 at 17:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 15.1 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 51.047°, -178.171°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 17:44:24 UTC	4.0mwr	17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado 36.985°, -104.930°	8.7 km	40	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado on May 7, 2026 at 17:44 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. 40 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.6 (moderate). The event originated approximately 8.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 36.985°, -104.930°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 17:37:34 UTC	2.3ml	158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.114°, -140.048°	1.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska with origin time 17:37 UTC on May 7, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 61.114°, -140.048°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 17:18:07 UTC	2.3ml	104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.486°, -139.618°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 17:18 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. The epicenter is at 60.486°, -139.618°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 16:54:03 UTC	4.7mb	central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 7.463°, -34.626°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:54 UTC on May 7, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. 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 7.463°N, -34.626°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 16:45:06 UTC	2.8ml	158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.055°, -140.081°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska with origin time 16:45 UTC on May 7, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 61.055°, -140.081°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 16:41:05 UTC	2.5ml	139 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.078°, -178.180°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 139 km SW of Adak, Alaska, logged at 16:41 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 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 51.078°N, -178.180°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 16:37:46 UTC	3.1ml	19 km N of Barstow, CA 35.068°, -116.984°	1.7 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 19 km N of Barstow, CA on May 7, 2026 at 16:37 UTC. At a depth of just 1.7 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 (4) 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 35.068°N, -116.984°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 16:21:27 UTC	2.7ml	217 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 50.871°, -179.309°	2.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 217 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on May 7, 2026, with origin time 16:21 UTC. At a depth of just 2.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 50.871°, -179.309°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 16:17:14 UTC	2.1ml	168 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.747°, -179.062°	14.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 168 km W of Adak, Alaska, logged at 16:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 51.747°N, -179.062°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 15:54:27 UTC	2.6ml	63 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.301°, -176.704°	20.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026 at 15:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 63 km S of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 20.3 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 51.301°N, -176.704°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 15:10:34 UTC	2.6ml	90 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.072°, -176.390°	20.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 90 km S of Adak, Alaska on May 7, 2026 at 15:10 UTC. At a depth of 20.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.072°, -176.390°. 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.

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 7, 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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