Earthquakes on May 9, 2026: 238 Worldwide, Largest M6.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 23:49:17 UTC	3.5ml	5 km WNW of Brawley, CA 32.992°, -115.577°	2.1 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.5 earthquake 5 km WNW of Brawley, CA at 23:49 UTC on May 9, 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. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. At a depth of just 2.1 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 32.992°N, -115.577°E. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 23:49:12 UTC	3.5ml	3 km WSW of Brawley, CA 32.968°, -115.557°	14.8 km	11	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.5 event was detected 3 km WSW of Brawley, CA on May 9, 2026, with origin time 23:49 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. The event generated 11 citizen felt reports to the USGS. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.5, classified as light shaking. The event originated approximately 14.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.968°, -115.557°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 23:22:12 UTC	2.8ml	3 km WSW of Brawley, CA 32.971°, -115.562°	13.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 3 km WSW of Brawley, CA with origin time 23:22 UTC on May 9, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 13.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.971°, -115.562°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 23:18:37 UTC	2.6ml	3 km WSW of Brawley, CA 32.966°, -115.557°	11.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 3 km WSW of Brawley, CA at 23:18 UTC on May 9, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 32.966°N, -115.557°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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 23:15:29 UTC	2.3ml	3 km SW of Brawley, CA 32.959°, -115.552°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 3 km SW of Brawley, CA at 23:15 UTC on May 9, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.959°, -115.552°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 23:14:16 UTC	3.4ml	2 km WSW of Brawley, CA 32.971°, -115.554°	14.4 km	21	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 2 km WSW of Brawley, CA came in on May 9, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 11 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 21 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.5 (light). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 32.971°, -115.554°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 23:11:13 UTC	4.8mb	128 km NNE of Neiafu, Tonga -17.607°, -173.457°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected 128 km NNE of Neiafu, Tonga on May 9, 2026, with origin time 23:11 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -17.607°, -173.457°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 23:01:57 UTC	2.2ml	87 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.347°, -177.569°	22.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 87 km SW of Adak, Alaska on May 9, 2026, with origin time 23:01 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 22.9 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 51.347°N, -177.569°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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 22:51:12 UTC	2.0ml	42 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.571°, -104.132°	6.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 22:51 UTC on May 9, 2026. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 31.571°, -104.132°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 22:21:14 UTC	2.9ml	204 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska 55.256°, -155.445°	3.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 204 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska on May 9, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. At a depth of just 3.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 55.256°, -155.445°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 22:10:27 UTC	3.1ml	265 km SE of Atka, Alaska 50.889°, -170.993°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 265 km SE of Atka, Alaska with origin time 22:10 UTC on May 9, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 50.889°, -170.993°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 22:09:55 UTC	4.1mb	127 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia -9.271°, 111.987°	43.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 127 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia on May 9, 2026 at 22:09 UTC. At a depth of 43.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -9.271°, 111.987°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 22:06:54 UTC	2.3ml	83 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.133°, -176.421°	18.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 83 km S of Adak, Alaska came in on May 9, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 51.133°N, -176.421°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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 22:04:53 UTC	2.2ml	65 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 60.091°, -153.099°	140.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 65 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska came in on May 9, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. At a depth of 140.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 60.091°, -153.099°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 21:52:46 UTC	4.9mb	62 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand -38.790°, 175.135°	227.2 km	1	II	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 62 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand at 21:52 UTC on May 9, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. At 227.2 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.6, classified as weak shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Coordinates: -38.790°, 175.135°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 21:33:16 UTC	4.3mb	139 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea -5.647°, 154.413°	121.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 139 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at 21:33 UTC on May 9, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 121.7 km depth. The epicenter is at -5.647°, 154.413°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 21:27:15 UTC	2.5ml	16 km SE of Fern Forest, Hawaii 19.357°, -155.030°	-0.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 16 km SE of Fern Forest, Hawaii with origin time 21:27 UTC on May 9, 2026. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.357°, -155.030°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 21:23:20 UTC	2.1ml	12 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.347°, -120.502°	-0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 12 km S of Princeton, Canada at 21:23 UTC. At a depth of just -0.5 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: 49.347°, -120.502°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 21:16:47 UTC	2.6ml	98 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.014°, -166.885°	18.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 98 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska at 21:16 UTC. At a depth of 18.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.014°, -166.885°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 20:39:49 UTC	5.3mb	south of the Fiji Islands -26.839°, -176.769°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands with origin time 20:39 UTC on May 9, 2026. 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. Coordinates: -26.839°, -176.769°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 20:26:12 UTC	4.5mb	5 km NW of Paso Canoas Arriba, Panama 8.596°, -82.866°	29.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 9, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 5 km NW of Paso Canoas Arriba, Panama. The event originated approximately 29.9 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 8.596°N, -82.866°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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 20:16:04 UTC	3.1ml	19 km NNW of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska 56.161°, -161.347°	203.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 19 km NNW of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska at 20:16 UTC. At a depth of 203.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 56.161°, -161.347°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 20:15:52 UTC	2.1ml	101 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.228°, -140.938°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 101 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska at 20:15 UTC on May 9, 2026. At a depth of 7.1 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 60.228°N, -140.938°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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 19:56:48 UTC	2.5ml	91 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 54.153°, -162.661°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 91 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska came in on May 9, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.153°, -162.661°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 19:34:21 UTC	2.2ml	17 km NE of Sterling, Alaska 60.629°, -150.505°	61.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 17 km NE of Sterling, Alaska on May 9, 2026 at 19:34 UTC. The event originated approximately 61.8 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 60.629°, -150.505°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 19:28:08 UTC	2.8ml	15 km E of King Cove, Alaska 55.087°, -162.083°	102.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 15 km E of King Cove, Alaska at 19:28 UTC on May 9, 2026. At a depth of 102.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 55.087°, -162.083°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 19:07:03 UTC	3.7mb	233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.895°, 176.248°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 19:07 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.8, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 51.895°, 176.248°. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 19:04:40 UTC	3.3ml	235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.958°, 176.320°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 seismic event took place 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on May 9, 2026 at 19:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.958°N, 176.320°E. 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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 19:03:39 UTC	2.5ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.507°, 178.407°	55.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on May 9, 2026 at 19:03 UTC. The event originated approximately 55.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.507°N, 178.407°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.
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 18:32:28 UTC	2.4ml	44 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska 57.958°, -154.270°	60.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 44 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska at 18:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 60.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 57.958°, -154.270°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 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 9, 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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