Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 23:45:39 UTC	4.2mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -12.076°, 65.690°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge at 23:45 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -12.076°, 65.690°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 23:31:53 UTC	2.1md	62 km WSW of Brookings, Oregon 41.804°, -124.962°	3.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 62 km WSW of Brookings, Oregon on May 13, 2026, with origin time 23:31 UTC. At a depth of just 3.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 41.804°, -124.962°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 22:59:13 UTC	4.4mb	148 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga -17.234°, -174.214°	82.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:59 UTC on May 13, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 148 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga. The hypocenter lay at 82.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -17.234°, -174.214°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 22:10:16 UTC	4.6mb	42 km N of Namuac, Philippines 18.990°, 121.228°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 42 km N of Namuac, Philippines on May 13, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.990°, 121.228°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 22:07:03 UTC	3.4ml	27 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 56.017°, -159.869°	5.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 27 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska at 22:07 UTC on May 13, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.5 (light). At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 56.017°, -159.869°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 22:01:06 UTC	5.3mww	53 km N of Namuac, Philippines 19.088°, 121.233°	35.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 53 km N of Namuac, Philippines. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on May 13, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 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 19.088°, 121.233°. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 21:48:17 UTC	4.5mb	southeast Indian Ridge -43.341°, 91.704°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near southeast Indian Ridge with origin time 21:48 UTC on May 13, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -43.341°, 91.704°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 21:34:55 UTC	2.0ml	21 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.039°, -155.369°	32.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 21 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii on May 13, 2026, with origin time 21:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 32.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 19.039°, -155.369°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 21:13:34 UTC	2.2ml	79 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska 56.480°, -157.153°	66.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026 at 21:13 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 79 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 66.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 56.480°, -157.153°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 20:51:29 UTC	4.3mb	63 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu -13.501°, 167.103°	188.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 63 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu. The event originated approximately 188.4 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 -13.501°, 167.103°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 20:48:02 UTC	4.4mb	Greenland Sea 79.177°, 2.655°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Greenland Sea at 20:48 UTC on May 13, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 79.177°N, 2.655°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 20:37:18 UTC	4.5mb	108 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.291°, 84.099°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 108 km ESE of Kuqa, China at 20:37 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 41.291°N, 84.099°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 20:18:41 UTC	3.8mb	200 km W of Tual, Indonesia -5.982°, 130.979°	126.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 200 km W of Tual, Indonesia at 20:18 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 126.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -5.982°N, 130.979°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 20:08:14 UTC	2.9ml	93 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.213°, -162.488°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 93 km SE of False Pass, Alaska with origin time 20:08 UTC on May 13, 2026. 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 54.213°N, -162.488°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 20:01:36 UTC	4.4mww	8 km NE of Hachimantai, Japan 39.942°, 141.210°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 8 km NE of Hachimantai, Japan on May 13, 2026, with origin time 20:01 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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: 39.942°, 141.210°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 19:52:13 UTC	2.0ml	14 km W of Larsen Bay, Alaska 57.526°, -154.212°	43.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 14 km W of Larsen Bay, Alaska came in on May 13, 2026 at 19:52 UTC. At a depth of 43.6 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 57.526°N, -154.212°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 19:40:14 UTC	3.0md	35 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 18.721°, -67.336°	10.4 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 35 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.721°, -67.336°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 19:38:13 UTC	3.4mwr	19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.324°, -119.037°	4.0 km	16	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.4 event was detected 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 13, 2026, with origin time 19:38 UTC. Nearby residents submitted 16 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.8 — considered light. 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.324°N, -119.037°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 19:35:49 UTC	2.9ml	95 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.180°, -162.500°	9.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 95 km SE of False Pass, Alaska at 19:35 UTC. At a depth of 9.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.180°, -162.500°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 19:32:01 UTC	3.0ml	31 km SSE of Chignik, Alaska 56.037°, -158.175°	59.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 31 km SSE of Chignik, Alaska on May 13, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 59.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 56.037°, -158.175°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 19:13:41 UTC	2.1ml	40 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.002°, -152.451°	87.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 40 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska came in on May 13, 2026 at 19:13 UTC. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 87.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.002°, -152.451°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 18:55:32 UTC	4.2mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -24.124°, 69.730°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:55 UTC on May 13, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred near Mid-Indian Ridge. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -24.124°N, 69.730°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 18:50:57 UTC	4.1mb	Santa Cruz Islands region -12.333°, 171.948°	613.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Santa Cruz Islands region, logged at 18:50 UTC. At 613.7 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -12.333°, 171.948°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 18:35:37 UTC	2.1md	22 km SSE of Redway, CA 39.944°, -123.716°	5.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 22 km SSE of Redway, CA on May 13, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.944°N, -123.716°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 18:28:26 UTC	2.8ml	88 km SSE of Atka, Alaska 51.482°, -173.643°	5.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 88 km SSE of Atka, Alaska on May 13, 2026, with origin time 18:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.482°, -173.643°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 17:32:41 UTC	4.2mb	13 km W of Hirosaki, Japan 40.578°, 140.319°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 13 km W of Hirosaki, Japan at 17:32 UTC on May 13, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.578°, 140.319°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 17:17:45 UTC	2.9ml	30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 37.118°, -115.314°	10.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada at 17:17 UTC on May 13, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 37.118°N, -115.314°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 16:58:44 UTC	4.8mb	Carlsberg Ridge 9.899°, 56.991°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected near Carlsberg Ridge on May 13, 2026, with origin time 16:58 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 9.899°, 56.991°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 16:22:30 UTC	5.0mww	16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica 9.675°, -84.493°	10.0 km	26	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica at 16:22 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 26 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. 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 9.675°, -84.493°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 15:52:33 UTC	2.9ml	118 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.834°, -163.916°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 15:52 UTC on May 13, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 118 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 53.834°, -163.916°. 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.

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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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