Earthquakes on May 10, 2026
500
EARTHQUAKES on May 10, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.3 — 101 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
10 km deep
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
5
M4.0–4.9
23
M3.0–3.9
16
M2.0–2.9
121
M1.0–1.9
335
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
101 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
16:41 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
27 km WSW of Madang, Papua New Guinea
16:34 UTC · 91.2 km deep
Felt by 6
5.1
south of the Fiji Islands
23:15 UTC · 562.3 km deep
5.0
south of the Fiji Islands
23:20 UTC · 534.6 km deep
5.0
74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar)
19:36 UTC · 58.8 km deep
4.9
154 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands
20:16 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.7
22 km W of Kéfalos, Greece
20:29 UTC · 158.5 km deep
4.7
248 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia
12:24 UTC · 35.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — May 10, 2026

All Earthquakes — May 10, 2026
Showing 30 of 165 (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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 154 km SE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia came in on May 10, 2026 at 23:55 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. Coordinates: -0.458°, 98.733°. 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 23:20:54 UTC | 5.0mb | south of the Fiji Islands -23.466°, -179.830° | 534.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 23:20 UTC. At 534.6 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. The epicenter is at -23.466°, -179.830°. 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 -23.382°, 179.939° | 562.3 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 562.3 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: -23.382°, 179.939°. 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 seismic event took place 17 km SE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska on May 10, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. The event originated approximately 27.7 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 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 37.997°, -122.284° | 5.8 km | 172 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
May 10, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 2 km ESE of Pinole, CA, logged at 22:55 UTC. The USGS received 172 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.8 km depth. Coordinates: 37.997°, -122.284°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. 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 → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded south of the Fiji Islands on May 10, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. At 519.1 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -25.369°, 179.705°. 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 | 219 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada 53.054°, -132.870° | 10.0 km | - | II | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.8 seismic event took place 219 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada on May 10, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.6 — considered weak. 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 53.054°N, -132.870°E. 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 22:44:40 UTC | 4.2mb | 172 km S of Attu Station, Alaska 51.296°, 173.126° | 10.0 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 172 km S of Attu Station, Alaska on May 10, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.3 (weak). 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 51.296°, 173.126°. 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 → |
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 26 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska on May 10, 2026, with origin time 22:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 56.003°N, -159.873°E. 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 → |
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 62 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on May 10, 2026, with origin time 22:14 UTC. The event originated approximately 34.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.393°N, -169.055°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 22:01:15 UTC | 4.3mb | 36 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia 9.240°, 39.950° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 36 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia at 22:01 UTC on May 10, 2026. 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. The epicenter is at 9.240°, 39.950°. 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 | 4.3mb | 105 km WNW of Puerto, Chile -19.976°, -71.134° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 105 km WNW of Puerto, Chile on May 10, 2026, with origin time 21:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -19.976°N, -71.134°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 21:50:11 UTC | 2.6ml | 156 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska 55.680°, -155.260° | 1.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 156 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska on May 10, 2026 at 21:50 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 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 → |
At 21:40 UTC on May 10, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 6 km ESE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska. The event originated approximately 180.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 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 → |
On May 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 61 km W of Karluk, Alaska at 21:34 UTC. At a depth of 72.5 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 57.574°N, -155.488°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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 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 → |
At 21:25 UTC on May 10, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 4.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 7.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 39.275°, -119.107°. 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 | 4.2mb | 152 km W of Umatac Village, Guam 13.189°, 143.263° | 186.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 10, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 152 km W of Umatac Village, Guam, logged at 21:20 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 186.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 13.189°N, 143.263°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 21:11:08 UTC | 2.9ml | 155 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska 55.681°, -155.233° | 4.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 155 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska on May 10, 2026, with origin time 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 → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 297 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands with origin time 21:08 UTC on May 10, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 230.2 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 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 49.303°, 154.522° | 115.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 191 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 115.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 49.303°, 154.522°. 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 | 3.3ml | 80 km E of Adak, Alaska 51.769°, -175.472° | 63.1 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 80 km E of Adak, Alaska at 20:55 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.8 (weak). At a depth of 63.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.769°, -175.472°. 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 20:40:15 UTC | 3.3md | 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 19.301°, -67.329° | 28.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:40 UTC on May 10, 2026, a magnitude 3.3 tremor occurred 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 28.3 km below the surface, classifying it as 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 → |
On May 10, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 32 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 6.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 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 | 4.7mb | 22 km W of Kéfalos, Greece 36.708°, 26.708° | 158.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected 22 km W of Kéfalos, Greece on May 10, 2026, with origin time 20:29 UTC. The event originated approximately 158.5 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 36.708°, 26.708°. 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. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 20:16:45 UTC | 4.9mb | 154 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands -8.894°, 157.997° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 154 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: -8.894°, 157.997°. 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 → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA at 20:00 UTC on May 10, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 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 | 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) 20.495°, 94.158° | 58.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:36 UTC on May 10, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar). It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 58.8 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 20.495°N, 94.158°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 → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 82 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska on May 10, 2026 at 19:29 UTC. The event originated approximately 19.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 58.233°N, -151.240°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 19:25:17 UTC | 2.2ml | 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.271°, -119.121° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 10, 2026, with origin time 19:25 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 7.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 39.271°, -119.121°. 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 → |
On May 10, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 19:12 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.272°N, -119.136°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. | ||||||||
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 10, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.