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 →
May 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 72 km SSE of Adak, Alaska, logged at 23:35 UTC. At a depth of 17.2 km, the event was 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, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 19 km NNW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska at 23:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.702°N, -136.166°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 23:20:19 UTC	2.9ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.305°, -117.810°	7.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA on May 11, 2026 at 23:20 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 35.305°, -117.810°. 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	4.4mb	92 km WSW of Taltal, Chile -25.617°, -71.377°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 92 km WSW of Taltal, Chile, logged at 23:16 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -25.617°, -71.377°. 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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 23:12:04 UTC	2.4md	22 km SSE of Redway, CA 39.945°, -123.716°	5.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 22 km SSE of Redway, CA on May 11, 2026 at 23:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 5.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.945°, -123.716°. 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 23:08:37 UTC	2.3ml	80 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.380°, -175.792°	31.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 80 km SE of Adak, Alaska at 23:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 31.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 22:47 UTC on May 11, 2026. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 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 22:36:07 UTC	4.3mb	129 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan 38.286°, 142.916°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 129 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan at 22:36 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.286°N, 142.916°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.
2026-05-11 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 →
At 22:29 UTC on May 11, 2026, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 35 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 14.9 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 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 →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 103 km S of Atka, Alaska on May 11, 2026, with origin time 22:29 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 5.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.269°, -174.361°. 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 22:08:39 UTC	4.5mb	110 km S of Merizo Village, Guam 12.283°, 144.479°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 110 km S of Merizo Village, Guam came in on May 11, 2026 at 22:08 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. Geolocation places the event at 12.283°N, 144.479°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 21:59:30 UTC	4.4mb	16 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea -5.364°, 145.817°	98.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 16 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea. The event originated approximately 98.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -5.364°N, 145.817°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.
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 21:26:23 UTC	2.5ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.304°, -117.814°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA with origin time 21:26 UTC on May 11, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 8.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 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 →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 16 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico on May 11, 2026, with origin time 21:16 UTC. The event originated approximately 18.6 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 18.618°, -66.728°. 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 →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 5 km SW of Brawley, CA on May 11, 2026 at 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.3 km depth. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 76 km SSW of Adak, Alaska came in on May 11, 2026 at 20:53 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 18.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.205°, -176.906°. 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 →
On May 11, 2026 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The event originated approximately 128.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate 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	126 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam 13.179°, 145.994°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 126 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam with origin time 20:18 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: 13.179°, 145.994°. 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 20:04:59 UTC	4.8mb	145 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna -15.499°, -177.526°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 11, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 145 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna at 20:04 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -15.499°, -177.526°. 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 19:57:03 UTC	2.1ml	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah 38.737°, -112.560°	4.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah came in on May 11, 2026 at 19:57 UTC. 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 earthquake was recorded 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 11, 2026 at 18:55 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 55 km NNE of San Juan, Puerto Rico came in on May 11, 2026 at 18:40 UTC. At a depth of 21.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.932°N, -65.919°E. 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 18:09:27 UTC	4.2mb	52 km N of Fitzroy Crossing, Australia -17.730°, 125.646°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 52 km N of Fitzroy Crossing, Australia came in on May 11, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. At a depth of 8.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -17.730°, 125.646°. 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 →
On May 11, 2026 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The event originated approximately 6.0 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 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 →
May 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA, logged at 18:03 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA with origin time 17:40 UTC on May 11, 2026. 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 17:14:43 UTC	4.4mwr	46 km E of Salamanca, Chile -31.702°, -70.487°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 46 km E of Salamanca, Chile on May 11, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. At a depth of just 3.1 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: -31.702°, -70.487°. 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.
2026-05-11 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 32 km S of Sand Point, Alaska came in on May 11, 2026 at 17:01 UTC. At a depth of 16.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA came in on May 11, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. At a depth of 7.6 km, the event was 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	98 km SE of Atka, Alaska 51.486°, -173.355°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 11, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 98 km SE of Atka, Alaska, logged at 16:31 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.4, classified as weak shaking. 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: 51.486°, -173.355°. 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.

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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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