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 →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada on May 8, 2026, with origin time 23:59 UTC. It arrived roughly 21 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 6.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.444°, -116.514°. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA with origin time 23:54 UTC on May 8, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 7.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 35.544°, -117.504°. 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 →
On May 8, 2026 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 84 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia. At 316.3 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -7.694°, 117.215°. 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 23:45:13 UTC	4.7mb	100 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand -36.805°, 176.965°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 100 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand came in on May 8, 2026 at 23:45 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -36.805°N, 176.965°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 23:43:26 UTC	2.2ml	123 km SE of King Cove, Alaska 54.248°, -161.020°	3.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:43 UTC on May 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 123 km SE of King Cove, Alaska. 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. The epicenter is at 54.248°, -161.020°. 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 →
At 23:28 UTC on May 8, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska. The event originated approximately 22.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 63 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 23:28 UTC on May 8, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 102.3 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.814°N, -152.974°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 22:00:06 UTC	4.1mb	199 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.184°, 161.598°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 199 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, logged at 22:00 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: 53.184°, 161.598°. 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 21:54:17 UTC	4.4mb	114 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -3.000°, 147.649°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 114 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at 21:54 UTC on May 8, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -3.000°N, 147.649°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 21:52:32 UTC	2.3ml	73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.156°, -153.002°	134.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska with origin time 21:52 UTC on May 8, 2026. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 134.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.156°, -153.002°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 3 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA on May 8, 2026 at 21:50 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 40 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska at 21:48 UTC on May 8, 2026. 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. The epicenter is at 66.038°, -149.983°. 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 21:40:48 UTC	4.5mb	113 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.811°, 147.940°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 113 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 8, 2026 at 21:40 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -2.811°, 147.940°. 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 21:28:00 UTC	2.0md	9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 38.822°, -122.844°	2.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA at 21:28 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.822°N, -122.844°E. 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 →
On May 8, 2026 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA. 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. The epicenter is at 38.822°, -122.843°. 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 →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 80 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska on May 8, 2026, with origin time 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. Geolocation places the event at 56.765°N, -152.262°E. 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 →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 41 km N of Mejillones, Chile on May 8, 2026, with origin time 21:19 UTC. The event originated approximately 38.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -22.723°, -70.447°. 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 -2.799°, 147.796°	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: -2.799°, 147.796°. 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 21:16:18 UTC	4.4mb	south of the Fiji Islands -22.833°, 179.224°	563.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on May 8, 2026 at 21:16 UTC. At 563.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -22.833°, 179.224°. 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 21:15:06 UTC	4.5mb	south of the Fiji Islands -22.966°, 178.995°	572.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 21:15 UTC. At 572.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. 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 →
On May 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 18 km NNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA at 21:09 UTC. At a depth of 6.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 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 →
On May 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 135 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at 21:03 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.373°N, -178.425°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 21:02:01 UTC	4.4mb	107 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.856°, 147.783°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 107 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 8, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -2.856°N, 147.783°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 20:45:28 UTC	2.5ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.412°, 178.767°	39.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 8, 2026 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. The event originated approximately 39.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 20:25:07 UTC	3.9mb	167 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.382°, 173.769°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 167 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska on May 8, 2026, with origin time 20:25 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.0 (weak). The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.382°, 173.769°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 20:11:23 UTC	4.5mb	90 km E of Tomioka, Japan 37.206°, 142.019°	36.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 8, 2026 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 90 km E of Tomioka, Japan. The hypocenter lay at 36.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.206°, 142.019°. 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 20:04:25 UTC	2.8ml	53 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska 62.261°, -148.181°	28.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 53 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska on May 8, 2026 at 20:04 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 28.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 62.261°, -148.181°. 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	295 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.009°, 179.347°	35.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 295 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on May 8, 2026 at 20:03 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.9, classified as light shaking. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.009°, 179.347°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 41 km W of Ivanof Bay, Alaska came in on May 8, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. Coming 11 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 108.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 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 →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 54 km WNW of Venetie, Alaska on May 8, 2026 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. Geolocation places the event at 67.130°N, -147.628°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.

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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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