Earthquakes on May 8, 2026: 267 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 23:59:44 UTC	2.1ml	75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.444°, -116.514°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada came in on May 8, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. At a depth of 6.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 38.444°N, -116.514°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 23:54:47 UTC	2.1ml	18 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 35.544°, -117.504°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA at 23:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 35.544°N, -117.504°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 23:51:48 UTC	4.2mb	84 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia -7.694°, 117.215°	316.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 84 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia on May 8, 2026 at 23:51 UTC. At 316.3 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -7.694°N, 117.215°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 23:43:26 UTC	2.2ml	123 km SE of King Cove, Alaska 54.248°, -161.020°	3.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 123 km SE of King Cove, Alaska at 23:43 UTC on May 8, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 54.248°N, -161.020°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 23:28:44 UTC	3.0ml	233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.850°, 176.205°	22.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 23:28 UTC on May 8, 2026. At a depth of 22.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.850°, 176.205°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 23:28:16 UTC	2.2ml	63 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.814°, -152.974°	102.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 63 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska on May 8, 2026, with origin time 23:28 UTC. The event originated approximately 102.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.814°, -152.974°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 22:00:06 UTC	4.1mb	199 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.184°, 161.598°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:00 UTC on May 8, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 199 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. 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. Geolocation places the event at 53.184°N, 161.598°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:52:32 UTC	2.3ml	73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.156°, -153.002°	134.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska at 21:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. At a depth of 134.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 60.156°N, -153.002°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:50:19 UTC	2.3md	3 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA 38.787°, -122.722°	1.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 3 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA with origin time 21:50 UTC on May 8, 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. 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. The epicenter is at 38.787°, -122.722°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:48:04 UTC	2.0ml	40 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska 66.038°, -149.983°	1.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 40 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska on May 8, 2026, with origin time 21:48 UTC. At a depth of just 1.0 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 66.038°N, -149.983°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:28:00 UTC	2.0md	9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 38.822°, -122.844°	2.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 21:28 UTC on May 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 38.822°, -122.844°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:27:54 UTC	2.1md	9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.822°, -122.843°	2.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA on May 8, 2026 at 21:27 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 2.3 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 38.822°N, -122.843°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:22:35 UTC	2.0ml	80 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska 56.765°, -152.262°	1.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 80 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska came in on May 8, 2026 at 21:22 UTC. At a depth of just 1.4 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. Coordinates: 56.765°, -152.262°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:19:34 UTC	4.4mwr	41 km N of Mejillones, Chile -22.723°, -70.447°	38.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 41 km N of Mejillones, Chile, logged at 21:19 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 38.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -22.723°N, -70.447°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:18:55 UTC	4.9mb	102 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.803°, 147.784°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 102 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea with origin time 21:18 UTC on May 8, 2026. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. 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: -2.803°, 147.784°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:16:19 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Fiji Islands -22.918°, 179.230°	576.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded south of the Fiji Islands on May 8, 2026 at 21:16 UTC. At 576.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -22.918°, 179.230°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:15:06 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Fiji Islands -22.966°, 178.995°	572.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on May 8, 2026, with origin time 21:15 UTC. At 572.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -22.966°N, 178.995°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:09:41 UTC	2.2ml	18 km NNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 33.305°, -116.177°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:09 UTC on May 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 18 km NNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA. The hypocenter lay at 6.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 33.305°, -116.177°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:03:05 UTC	2.3ml	135 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.373°, -178.425°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:03 UTC on May 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 135 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 8.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.373°, -178.425°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 20:45:28 UTC	2.5ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.412°, 178.767°	39.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska with origin time 20:45 UTC on May 8, 2026. The event originated approximately 39.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.412°, 178.767°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 20:25:06 UTC	3.7ml	239 km S of Attu Station, Alaska 50.737°, 173.877°	20.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 239 km S of Attu Station, Alaska came in on May 8, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.0 — considered weak. At a depth of 20.0 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 50.737°N, 173.877°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 20:04:25 UTC	2.8ml	53 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska 62.261°, -148.181°	28.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 53 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska with origin time 20:04 UTC on May 8, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 28.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 62.261°N, -148.181°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 20:03:25 UTC	4.7mb	289 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.053°, 179.416°	37.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 289 km WSW of Adak, Alaska came in on May 8, 2026 at 20:03 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.9 — considered light. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 37.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.053°N, 179.416°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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 19:42:10 UTC	2.0ml	41 km W of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.905°, -160.141°	108.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 41 km W of Ivanof Bay, Alaska on May 8, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 108.3 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 55.905°, -160.141°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 19:30:15 UTC	2.5ml	54 km WNW of Venetie, Alaska 67.130°, -147.628°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 54 km WNW of Venetie, Alaska at 19:30 UTC. 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 epicenter is at 67.130°, -147.628°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 19:26:39 UTC	4.2mwr	29 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.640°, 122.011°	70.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 29 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan with origin time 19:26 UTC on May 8, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 70.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 24.640°, 122.011°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 19:00:58 UTC	2.8ml	144 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 53.594°, -162.884°	12.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 144 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska at 19:00 UTC. At a depth of 12.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.594°, -162.884°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 19:00:24 UTC	2.1ml	111 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska 56.333°, -155.617°	73.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 111 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska on May 8, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. The event originated approximately 73.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 56.333°, -155.617°. 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.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 18:57:38 UTC	3.0ml	19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.292°, -119.070°	10.0 km	2	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 8, 2026, with origin time 18:57 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.1 — considered light. A small number of nearby observers (2) 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.292°N, -119.070°E. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 18:57:22 UTC	2.8ml	19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.269°, -119.091°	8.6 km	1	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 8, 2026 at 18:57 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.3 (light). A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.269°, -119.091°. See the M2.8 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 8, 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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