Earthquakes on May 10, 2026
500
EARTHQUAKES on May 10, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
93 km deep · 6 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
5
M4.0–4.9
27
M3.0–3.9
15
M2.0–2.9
117
M1.0–1.9
336
Activity Summary
500
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
5
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.3
16 km WSW of Madang, Papua New Guinea
16:34 UTC · 93.3 km deep
Felt by 6
5.2
109 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
16:41 UTC · 35.0 km deep
5.1
south of the Fiji Islands
23:15 UTC · 560.7 km deep
5.0
south of the Fiji Islands
23:20 UTC · 551.9 km deep
Felt by 1
5.0
84 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar)
19:36 UTC · 54.2 km deep
4.9
155 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands
20:16 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.7
245 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia
12:24 UTC · 35.0 km deep
4.7
3 km WSW of Brawley, CA
07:10 UTC · 14.5 km deep
Felt by 203
Earthquake Map — May 10, 2026

All Earthquakes — May 10, 2026
Showing 30 of 164 (filtered from 500)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 23:55:15 UTC | 4.2mb | 154 km SE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia -0.458°, 98.733° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 10, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 154 km SE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia, logged at 23:55 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -0.458°N, 98.733°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 23:20:56 UTC | 5.0mb | south of the Fiji Islands -23.476°, -179.895° | 551.9 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 23:20 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At 551.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at -23.476°, -179.895°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 23:15:43 UTC | 5.1mb | south of the Fiji Islands -23.388°, -179.895° | 560.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands with origin time 23:15 UTC on May 10, 2026. At 560.7 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. Coordinates: -23.388°, -179.895°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 23:10:47 UTC | 2.7ml | 17 km SE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska 61.827°, -146.940° | 27.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 17 km SE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska on May 10, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. At a depth of 27.7 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 61.827°N, -146.940°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:55:52 UTC | 2.7md | 2 km ESE of Pinole, CA 38.000°, -122.282° | 6.3 km | 172 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 22:55 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 2 km ESE of Pinole, CA. The USGS received 172 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The hypocenter lay at 6.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 38.000°, -122.282°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:51:05 UTC | 4.5mb | south of the Fiji Islands -25.369°, 179.705° | 519.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 22:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands. At 519.1 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -25.369°N, 179.705°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:45:17 UTC | 3.8mb | 215 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada 53.008°, -132.730° | 10.0 km | - | II | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 215 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada with origin time 22:45 UTC on May 10, 2026. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.8, classified as weak shaking. 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: 53.008°, -132.730°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:44:41 UTC | 4.2mb | 174 km S of Attu Station, Alaska 51.279°, 173.220° | 10.0 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 174 km S of Attu Station, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.3, classified as weak shaking. 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: 51.279°, 173.220°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:26:44 UTC | 2.5ml | 26 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 56.003°, -159.873° | 5.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 26 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska on May 10, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 56.003°, -159.873°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:14:58 UTC | 2.3ml | 62 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.393°, -169.055° | 34.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 62 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on May 10, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 34.0 km depth. Coordinates: 52.393°, -169.055°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:01:13 UTC | 4.3mb | 11 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia 8.999°, 39.932° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 11 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia on May 10, 2026, with origin time 22:01 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 8.999°N, 39.932°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:55:02 UTC | 4.0mwr | 105 km WNW of Puerto, Chile -19.976°, -71.133° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 21:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 105 km WNW of Puerto, Chile. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -19.976°, -71.133°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:50:11 UTC | 2.6ml | 156 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska 55.680°, -155.260° | 1.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 156 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska with origin time 21:50 UTC on May 10, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 55.680°, -155.260°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:40:59 UTC | 2.8ml | 6 km ESE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska 59.546°, -154.387° | 180.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 6 km ESE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska on May 10, 2026, with origin time 21:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 180.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 59.546°, -154.387°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:34:47 UTC | 2.1ml | 61 km W of Karluk, Alaska 57.574°, -155.488° | 72.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:34 UTC on May 10, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 61 km W of Karluk, Alaska. The event originated approximately 72.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 57.574°, -155.488°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:25:54 UTC | 2.4ml | 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.275°, -119.107° | 7.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 21:25 UTC on May 10, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. At a depth of 7.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.275°N, -119.107°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:20:19 UTC | 4.1mb | 146 km W of Umatac Village, Guam 13.104°, 143.324° | 197.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 146 km W of Umatac Village, Guam at 21:20 UTC on May 10, 2026. At a depth of 197.2 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 13.104°N, 143.324°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:11:08 UTC | 2.9ml | 155 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska 55.681°, -155.233° | 4.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 10, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 155 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska, logged at 21:11 UTC. At a depth of just 4.6 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 55.681°N, -155.233°E. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:08:23 UTC | 4.5mb | 297 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 17.902°, 145.708° | 230.2 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 297 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on May 10, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 230.2 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 17.902°, 145.708°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 21:00:17 UTC | 4.2mb | 191 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.278°, 154.572° | 119.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 191 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on May 10, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. At a depth of 119.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 49.278°, 154.572°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 20:55:31 UTC | 3.4ml | 80 km E of Adak, Alaska 51.758°, -175.475° | 64.4 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.4 event was detected 80 km E of Adak, Alaska on May 10, 2026, with origin time 20:55 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.8 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 64.4 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 51.758°, -175.475°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 20:40:15 UTC | 3.3md | 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 19.301°, -67.329° | 28.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico came in on May 10, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. At a depth of 28.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.301°N, -67.329°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 20:38:14 UTC | 2.7ml | 32 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 32.448°, -102.054° | 6.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 32 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas with origin time 20:38 UTC on May 10, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 6.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.448°, -102.054°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 20:29:54 UTC | 4.6mb | 24 km WSW of Kéfalos, Greece 36.674°, 26.699° | 160.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 24 km WSW of Kéfalos, Greece on May 10, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 160.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 36.674°, 26.699°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 20:16:45 UTC | 4.9mb | 155 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands -8.911°, 157.995° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 155 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands at 20:16 UTC on May 10, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -8.911°, 157.995°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 20:00:14 UTC | 2.4md | 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 38.820°, -122.845° | 2.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA on May 10, 2026, with origin time 20:00 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 38.820°, -122.845°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 19:36:36 UTC | 5.0mb | 84 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) 20.500°, 94.066° | 54.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:36 UTC on May 10, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 84 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar). It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 54.2 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 20.500°N, 94.066°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 19:29:58 UTC | 2.2ml | 82 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.233°, -151.240° | 19.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 82 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 19.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 58.233°, -151.240°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 19:25:17 UTC | 2.2ml | 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.271°, -119.121° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 10, 2026 at 19:25 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.271°N, -119.121°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 19:12:51 UTC | 2.3ml | 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.272°, -119.136° | 2.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:12 UTC on May 10, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 39.272°, -119.136°. 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. | ||||||||
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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on May 10, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.