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 →
At 23:59 UTC on May 7, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. 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. The epicenter is at 60.542°, -140.057°. 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 23:31:16 UTC	4.7mww	42 km ENE of Namie, Japan 37.570°, 141.466°	65.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 42 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 65.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 37.570°, 141.466°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 6 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska came in on May 7, 2026 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. Coordinates: 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 57 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 22:26 UTC on May 7, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 52.537°N, -169.390°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 22:23:30 UTC	3.3md	49 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 18.877°, -67.340°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 49 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico with origin time 22:23 UTC on May 7, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 14.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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 →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 7 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas on May 7, 2026, with origin time 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. Coordinates: 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 →
At 21:46 UTC on May 7, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 10 km WSW of Round Valley, CA. The event originated approximately 15.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.368°N, -118.692°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 21:29:00 UTC	2.3ml	70 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.394°, -175.963°	22.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 70 km SE of Adak, Alaska, logged at 21:29 UTC. At a depth of 22.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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 ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan 24.137°, 121.911°	29.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 35 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan on May 7, 2026, with origin time 20:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 29.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 24.137°N, 121.911°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 20:45:26 UTC	4.3mb	96 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 6.132°, 127.015°	199.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 96 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines came in on May 7, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. At a depth of 199.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 6.132°, 127.015°. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km N of Dillon, Montana at 20:45 UTC on May 7, 2026. 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: 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 19:42:00 UTC	3.5mb	109 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 50.961°, -176.048°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 109 km SSE of Adak, Alaska, logged at 19:42 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.2, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 50.961°, -176.048°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 19:23:18 UTC	2.2ml	156 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.111°, -140.073°	0.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 156 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on May 7, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 61.111°, -140.073°. 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 →
May 7, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 83 km S of Unalaska, Alaska, logged 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. Geolocation places the event at 53.123°N, -166.496°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 18:50:02 UTC	4.4mwr	2 km W of Iwase, Japan 36.349°, 140.069°	78.9 km	21	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 2 km W of Iwase, Japan with origin time 18:50 UTC on May 7, 2026. 21 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The hypocenter lay at 78.9 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 36.349°, 140.069°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 18:32:03 UTC	2.3ml	71 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.280°, -177.038°	36.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 71 km SSW of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 36.6 km below the surface, classifying it as 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 →
At 18:23 UTC on May 7, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 4 km E of Covelo, CA. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 6.5 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 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 18:19:23 UTC	4.0mb	283 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.995°, -178.009°	639.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 283 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 18:19 UTC on May 7, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. At 639.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -17.995°N, -178.009°E. 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 18:17:31 UTC	2.7md	4 km E of Covelo, CA 39.795°, -123.197°	7.9 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 4 km E of Covelo, CA at 18:17 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.795°N, -123.197°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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 17:46:00 UTC	2.5ml	3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.173°, -155.486°	35.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 17:46 UTC on May 7, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 19.173°N, -155.486°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 17:44:50 UTC	2.5ml	140 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.047°, -178.171°	15.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 140 km SW of Adak, Alaska on May 7, 2026, with origin time 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. Coordinates: 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 17:44:22 UTC	4.1mwr	18 km SSW of Weston, Colorado 36.985°, -104.953°	2.0 km	40	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 18 km SSW of Weston, Colorado at 17:44 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 5.0, classified as strong shaking. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. The event generated 40 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of just 2.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 36.985°, -104.953°. 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.
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 17:37:34 UTC	2.3ml	158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.114°, -140.048°	1.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on May 7, 2026 at 17:37 UTC. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 17:18 UTC on May 7, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 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 17:00:16 UTC	4.3mb	87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.290°, -93.102°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on May 7, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 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 14.290°, -93.102°. 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 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 16:45:07 UTC	2.8ml	153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.105°, -140.134°	5.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 7, 2026 at 16:45 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 61.105°N, -140.134°E. 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 16:41:06 UTC	2.5ml	138 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.081°, -178.179°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 138 km SW of Adak, Alaska came in on May 7, 2026 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. The epicenter is at 51.081°, -178.179°. 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 19 km N of Barstow, CA at 16:37 UTC on May 7, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 35.068°, -116.984°. 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 →
At 16:21 UTC on May 7, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 217 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. 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. Coordinates: 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.

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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