Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 23:58:11 UTC	2.9ml	32 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska 61.822°, -150.902°	65.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 32 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska at 23:58 UTC on May 12, 2026. At a depth of 65.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 61.822°, -150.902°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 23:56:47 UTC	4.4mb	southern East Pacific Rise -55.595°, -124.262°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake near southern East Pacific Rise at 23:56 UTC on May 12, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -55.595°, -124.262°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 23:23:17 UTC	2.1ml	1 km N of Fillmore, CA 34.404°, -118.919°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km N of Fillmore, CA at 23:23 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 34.404°, -118.919°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 23:10:11 UTC	4.2mb	140 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines 4.748°, 126.549°	78.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 140 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines on May 12, 2026, with origin time 23:10 UTC. The event originated approximately 78.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 4.748°, 126.549°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 22:33:33 UTC	4.4mb	126 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia 0.293°, 126.362°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 126 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia on May 12, 2026, with origin time 22:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 0.293°N, 126.362°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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 21:53:43 UTC	5.1mb	68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga -21.522°, -174.327°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga with origin time 21:53 UTC on May 12, 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: -21.522°, -174.327°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 21:46:21 UTC	4.3mb	112 km WSW of Isangel, Vanuatu -19.797°, 168.245°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 112 km WSW of Isangel, Vanuatu on May 12, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -19.797°, 168.245°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 21:19:36 UTC	5.7mww	288 km SSW of Houma, Tonga -23.350°, -176.836°	154.0 km	1	-	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 12, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 288 km SSW of Houma, Tonga. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on May 12, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 154.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -23.350°, -176.836°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 20:55:58 UTC	2.5ml	3 km WSW of Lake Henshaw, CA 33.235°, -116.790°	13.7 km	37	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 3 km WSW of Lake Henshaw, CA on May 12, 2026 at 20:55 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Nearby residents submitted 37 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The event originated approximately 13.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 33.235°N, -116.790°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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 20:16:08 UTC	4.3mb	13 km W of Damāvand, Iran 35.715°, 51.917°	10.0 km	12	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 13 km W of Damāvand, Iran with origin time 20:16 UTC on May 12, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Nearby residents submitted 12 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.4 — considered moderate. 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. Geolocation places the event at 35.715°N, 51.917°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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 19:38:13 UTC	2.9md	2 km NNE of Middletown, CA 38.770°, -122.608°	4.8 km	11	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 12, 2026 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 2 km NNE of Middletown, CA. The event generated 11 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of just 4.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 38.770°, -122.608°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 19:21:08 UTC	2.9ml	92 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.300°, -177.607°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 92 km SW of Adak, Alaska on May 12, 2026, with origin time 19:21 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 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 51.300°N, -177.607°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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 18:47:46 UTC	2.0ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.657°, -104.365°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 12, 2026 at 18:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 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 31.657°N, -104.365°E. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 18:44:28 UTC	2.0ml	29 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska 57.814°, -154.283°	57.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 29 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska, logged at 18:44 UTC. At a depth of 57.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 57.814°, -154.283°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 18:32:40 UTC	4.2mb	27 km S of Mazo Cruz, Peru -16.989°, -69.715°	181.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 27 km S of Mazo Cruz, Peru came in on May 12, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 181.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -16.989°, -69.715°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 18:19:49 UTC	2.5ml	100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.471°, -164.734°	9.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 18:19 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.471°, -164.734°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 18:19:01 UTC	2.0ml	2 km WSW of Brawley, CA 32.972°, -115.553°	10.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 2 km WSW of Brawley, CA at 18:19 UTC on May 12, 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. At a depth of 10.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.972°N, -115.553°E. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 18:10:22 UTC	4.7mb	131 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.908°, 127.879°	71.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 131 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on May 12, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 71.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 2.908°, 127.879°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 17:42:46 UTC	2.1ml	7 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.259°, -155.445°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:42 UTC on May 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 7 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 19.259°, -155.445°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 17:05:27 UTC	3.0ml	99 km WSW of Pelican, Alaska 57.691°, -137.824°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 99 km WSW of Pelican, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 17:05 UTC. At a depth of 5.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 57.691°, -137.824°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 16:46:47 UTC	2.1ml	15 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA 33.381°, -116.308°	11.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 15 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA at 16:46 UTC on May 12, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 33.381°, -116.308°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 16:34:07 UTC	2.5ml	54 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.712°, -153.143°	110.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 12, 2026 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 54 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 110.7 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 59.712°, -153.143°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 16:14:08 UTC	2.4ml	47 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 54.462°, -163.124°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 47 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska at 16:14 UTC on May 12, 2026. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 54.462°, -163.124°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 16:07:18 UTC	2.1ml	77 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.174°, -150.415°	114.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 77 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska on May 12, 2026, with origin time 16:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 114.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 63.174°N, -150.415°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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 15:52:19 UTC	2.1ml	22 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska 60.160°, -148.361°	3.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 22 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska came in on May 12, 2026 at 15:52 UTC. At a depth of just 3.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 60.160°, -148.361°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 15:39:30 UTC	5.6mww	92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands -10.640°, 164.958°	64.7 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded 92 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands on May 12, 2026 at 15:39 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.0 — considered light. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 64.7 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 -10.640°N, 164.958°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 15:36:27 UTC	2.1ml	158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.112°, -140.046°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. At a depth of just 2.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 61.112°, -140.046°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 15:31:59 UTC	2.7ml	90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.281°, -169.644°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 15:31 UTC on May 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 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 52.281°, -169.644°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 15:26:01 UTC	2.0md	15 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.129°, -155.350°	44.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 15 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii on May 12, 2026, with origin time 15:26 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 44.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.129°, -155.350°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 15:25:25 UTC	2.7ml	85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.261°, -169.458°	20.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 15:25 UTC on May 12, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.261°N, -169.458°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.

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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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