Earthquakes on May 12, 2026: 190 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

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 →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 32 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 23:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 65.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 61.822°N, -150.902°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 23:23:17 UTC	2.1ml	1 km N of Fillmore, CA 34.404°, -118.919°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 1 km N of Fillmore, CA on May 12, 2026, with origin time 23:23 UTC. The event originated approximately 8.9 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 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 21:53:44 UTC	5.1mb	55 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga -21.149°, -174.465°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 55 km ENE 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: -21.149°, -174.465°. 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 21:19:36 UTC	5.7mww	275 km SW of Houma, Tonga -23.204°, -176.849°	154.0 km	-	II	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 12, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 275 km SW 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. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.5 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 154.0 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 -23.204°, -176.849°. 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 earthquake was recorded 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. The event generated 37 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 13.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 33.235°, -116.790°. 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 20:16:09 UTC	4.3mb	1 km N of Damāvand, Iran 35.736°, 52.069°	10.0 km	9	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 1 km N 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. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.4 (moderate). A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. The epicenter is at 35.736°, 52.069°. 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	3.0ml	2 km NNE of Middletown, CA 38.769°, -122.608°	4.0 km	11	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 2 km NNE of Middletown, CA at 19:38 UTC. The event generated 11 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of just 4.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 38.769°, -122.608°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 19:21:08 UTC	3.0ml	86 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.361°, -177.580°	48.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:21 UTC on May 12, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 86 km SW of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 48.0 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 51.361°, -177.580°. 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 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 earthquake was recorded 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 12, 2026 at 18:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.657°, -104.365°. 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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 29 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska with origin time 18:44 UTC on May 12, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 57.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 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 18:32:39 UTC	4.2mb	13 km S of Mazo Cruz, Peru -16.863°, -69.719°	178.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 13 km S of Mazo Cruz, Peru on May 12, 2026, with origin time 18:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 178.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -16.863°N, -69.719°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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 18:19:49 UTC	2.5ml	100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.471°, -164.734°	9.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 18:19 UTC on May 12, 2026. The event originated approximately 9.1 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 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 →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 2 km WSW of Brawley, CA on May 12, 2026 at 18:19 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 10.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 32.972°, -115.553°. 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	128 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.884°, 127.906°	72.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 128 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on May 12, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 72.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 2.884°, 127.906°. 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on May 12, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 99 km WSW of Pelican, Alaska at 17:05 UTC on May 12, 2026. At a depth of 5.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 57.691°N, -137.824°E. 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 →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 15 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA on May 12, 2026 at 16:46 UTC. The event originated approximately 11.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 33.381°N, -116.308°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 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, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 54 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 16:34 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 110.7 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.712°N, -153.143°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 16:14:08 UTC	2.4ml	47 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 54.462°, -163.124°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 47 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 16:14 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 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 4.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 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 →
May 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 77 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 16:07 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 114.2 km depth. Coordinates: 63.174°, -150.415°. 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 →
On May 12, 2026 at 15:52 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 22 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska. 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. The epicenter is at 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 15:39:31 UTC	5.6mww	88 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands -10.649°, 164.993°	68.2 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded 88 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 68.2 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 -10.649°N, 164.993°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 earthquake was recorded 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. Geolocation places the event at 61.112°N, -140.046°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 15:31:58 UTC	3.0ml	91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.222°, -169.514°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on May 12, 2026, with origin time 15:31 UTC. The event originated approximately 14.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.222°, -169.514°. 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 15:26:01 UTC	2.0md	15 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.129°, -155.350°	44.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 15 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii, logged at 15:26 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 44.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 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 →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 20.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.261°, -169.458°. 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 15:18:14 UTC	2.2ml	5 km NNE of Thomas, Oklahoma 35.790°, -98.712°	15.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 5 km NNE of Thomas, Oklahoma at 15:18 UTC. At a depth of 15.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 35.790°, -98.712°. 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.
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 15:15:49 UTC	3.0ml	245 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.206°, -149.181°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 245 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska came in on May 12, 2026 at 15:15 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.0 (weak). 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 56.206°, -149.181°. 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 14:58:21 UTC	2.5ml	11 km W of Salcha, Alaska 64.523°, -147.142°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:58 UTC on May 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 11 km W of Salcha, Alaska. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 64.523°, -147.142°. 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 14:55:15 UTC	4.8mb	10 km ENE of Xunchang, China 28.480°, 104.821°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 10 km ENE of Xunchang, China came in on May 12, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 28.480°N, 104.821°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.

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 12, 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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