Earthquakes on May 11, 2026: 267 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 23:35:36 UTC	2.5ml	72 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.296°, -176.150°	17.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:35 UTC on May 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 72 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 17.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.296°, -176.150°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 23:32:24 UTC	2.9ml	19 km NNW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska 59.702°, -136.166°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 19 km NNW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 59.702°, -136.166°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 23:20:19 UTC	2.9ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.305°, -117.810°	7.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:20 UTC on May 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 7.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 35.305°N, -117.810°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 23:16:35 UTC	4.5mb	90 km WSW of Taltal, Chile -25.618°, -71.351°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 90 km WSW of Taltal, Chile came in on May 11, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -25.618°N, -71.351°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 23:12:04 UTC	2.4md	22 km SSE of Redway, CA 39.946°, -123.711°	3.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 22 km SSE of Redway, CA on May 11, 2026, with origin time 23:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 3.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 39.946°, -123.711°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 23:08:37 UTC	2.3ml	80 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.380°, -175.792°	31.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 80 km SE of Adak, Alaska, logged at 23:08 UTC. At a depth of 31.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.380°, -175.792°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 22:47:42 UTC	2.4ml	18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.278°, -119.100°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 22:47 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.278°, -119.100°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 22:29:04 UTC	3.2md	35 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico 17.895°, -65.208°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 35 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico, logged at 22:29 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 17.895°N, -65.208°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 22:29:03 UTC	2.6ml	103 km S of Atka, Alaska 51.269°, -174.361°	5.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 103 km S of Atka, Alaska at 22:29 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 51.269°N, -174.361°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 21:26:23 UTC	2.5ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.304°, -117.814°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA on May 11, 2026, with origin time 21:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 8.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 35.304°, -117.814°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 21:16:20 UTC	2.5md	16 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico 18.618°, -66.728°	18.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 16 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico with origin time 21:16 UTC on May 11, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 18.6 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 18.618°N, -66.728°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 20:56:29 UTC	2.0ml	5 km SW of Brawley, CA 32.941°, -115.561°	5.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 5 km SW of Brawley, CA on May 11, 2026, with origin time 20:56 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 5.3 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 32.941°, -115.561°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 20:53:22 UTC	2.4ml	76 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.205°, -176.906°	18.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 76 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on May 11, 2026 at 20:53 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. At a depth of 18.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.205°N, -176.906°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 20:36:10 UTC	2.5ml	60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 60.017°, -153.128°	128.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 20:36 UTC on May 11, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 128.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.017°N, -153.128°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 20:18:48 UTC	4.8mb	121 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam 13.098°, 145.916°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:18 UTC on May 11, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 121 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 13.098°N, 145.916°E. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 20:04:58 UTC	4.9mb	150 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna -15.585°, -177.616°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 150 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna with origin time 20:04 UTC on May 11, 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: -15.585°, -177.616°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 19:57:03 UTC	2.1ml	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah 38.737°, -112.560°	4.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah with origin time 19:57 UTC on May 11, 2026. At a depth of just 4.5 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: 38.737°, -112.560°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 18:55:34 UTC	2.7ml	19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.339°, -119.017°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 11, 2026 at 18:55 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 7.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.339°, -119.017°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 18:40:49 UTC	3.1md	55 km NNE of San Juan, Puerto Rico 18.932°, -65.919°	21.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 55 km NNE of San Juan, Puerto Rico at 18:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.6 km depth. Coordinates: 18.932°, -65.919°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 18:09:28 UTC	4.2mb	43 km N of Fitzroy Crossing, Australia -17.808°, 125.621°	14.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 43 km N of Fitzroy Crossing, Australia. The event originated approximately 14.8 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 -17.808°N, 125.621°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 18:09:07 UTC	2.2ml	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.686°, -104.398°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 18:09 UTC on May 11, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.686°, -104.398°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 18:03:07 UTC	2.4ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.305°, -117.810°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:03 UTC on May 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA. The hypocenter lay at 7.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 35.305°N, -117.810°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 17:40:40 UTC	2.0md	8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.831°, -122.813°	1.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA came in on May 11, 2026 at 17:40 UTC. At a depth of just 1.8 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 38.831°N, -122.813°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 17:14:44 UTC	4.8mb	43 km E of Salamanca, Chile -31.705°, -70.512°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 43 km E of Salamanca, Chile at 17:14 UTC on May 11, 2026. At a depth of 9.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -31.705°, -70.512°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 17:01:18 UTC	2.6ml	32 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 55.045°, -160.484°	16.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:01 UTC on May 11, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 32 km S of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 16.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 55.045°, -160.484°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 16:36:52 UTC	2.1ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.304°, -117.809°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA with origin time 16:36 UTC on May 11, 2026. The event originated approximately 7.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 35.304°N, -117.809°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 16:31:01 UTC	3.5ml	92 km SE of Atka, Alaska 51.532°, -173.393°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:31 UTC on May 11, 2026, a magnitude 3.5 tremor occurred 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.4, classified as weak shaking. 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: 51.532°, -173.393°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 16:27:37 UTC	2.6md	66 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.858°, -64.488°	8.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 66 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands with origin time 16:27 UTC on May 11, 2026. The event originated approximately 8.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.858°, -64.488°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 16:26:26 UTC	2.3ml	57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska 63.005°, -150.999°	127.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 127.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 63.005°N, -150.999°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 16:24:46 UTC	2.7md	22 km SSE of Redway, CA 39.945°, -123.711°	3.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 11, 2026 at 16:24 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 22 km SSE of Redway, CA. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.945°N, -123.711°E. 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.

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 11, 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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