Earthquakes on May 13, 2026: 224 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
6 days ago 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. The epicenter is at 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 22:10:17 UTC	4.6mb	46 km N of Namuac, Philippines 19.028°, 121.217°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 46 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: 19.028°, 121.217°. 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. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.5 — considered light. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 56.017°N, -159.869°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 22:01:06 UTC	5.3mww	51 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines 19.066°, 121.275°	35.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 51 km NNE 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 epicenter is at 19.066°, 121.275°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 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. Geolocation places the event at 19.039°N, -155.369°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 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. The epicenter is at 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 20:48:01 UTC	4.4mb	Greenland Sea 79.150°, 2.105°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Greenland Sea at 20:48 UTC on May 13, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 79.150°, 2.105°. 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 20:37:19 UTC	4.4mb	105 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.291°, 84.064°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 105 km ESE of Kuqa, China on May 13, 2026, with origin time 20:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 41.291°N, 84.064°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 20:18:42 UTC	4.0mb	208 km W of Tual, Indonesia -5.990°, 130.900°	123.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 208 km W of Tual, Indonesia at 20:18 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 123.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -5.990°, 130.900°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 20:08:12 UTC	2.9ml	103 km S of King Cove, Alaska 54.128°, -162.390°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 103 km S of King Cove, Alaska at 20:08 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 54.128°, -162.390°. 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	13 km ENE of Hachimantai, Japan 39.932°, 141.285°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 13 km ENE of Hachimantai, Japan came in on May 13, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.932°, 141.285°. 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. Coordinates: 57.526°, -154.212°. 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. The epicenter is at 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. The event generated 16 citizen felt reports to the USGS. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.8, classified as light shaking. 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: 39.324°, -119.037°. 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	94 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.201°, -162.481°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:35 UTC on May 13, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 94 km SE of False Pass, Alaska. The event originated approximately 9.5 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 54.201°N, -162.481°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 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. Geolocation places the event at 56.037°N, -158.175°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.
2026-05-13 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. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.002°N, -152.451°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 18:35:37 UTC	2.1md	21 km SSE of Redway, CA 39.946°, -123.715°	5.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 21 km SSE of Redway, CA with origin time 18:35 UTC on May 13, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 5.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 39.946°, -123.715°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. 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. The epicenter is at 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 17:17:45 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. Coordinates: 37.118°, -115.314°. 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 9.892°, 57.036°	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 9.892°, 57.036°. 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	4.9mb	16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica 9.695°, -84.500°	10.0 km	26	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:22 UTC on May 13, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Nearby residents submitted 26 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. 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 9.695°N, -84.500°E. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 15:52:33 UTC	3.1ml	116 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.852°, -163.953°	28.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 116 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska, logged at 15:52 UTC. At a depth of 28.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.852°, -163.953°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 15:40:11 UTC	2.2ml	56 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.488°, -177.175°	25.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 56 km SW of Adak, Alaska on May 13, 2026 at 15:40 UTC. At a depth of 25.2 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 51.488°N, -177.175°E. 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 15:23:49 UTC	2.3ml	32 km ESE of Pleasant Valley, Alaska 64.748°, -146.249°	26.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 32 km ESE of Pleasant Valley, Alaska on May 13, 2026, with origin time 15:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 26.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 64.748°, -146.249°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 14:50:32 UTC	2.6ml	72 km ENE of Adak, Alaska 52.150°, -175.681°	185.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 72 km ENE of Adak, Alaska with origin time 14:50 UTC on May 13, 2026. The event originated approximately 185.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 52.150°, -175.681°. 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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 14:41:49 UTC	2.0ml	55 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.241°, -152.582°	104.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 55 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska on May 13, 2026 at 14:41 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 104.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 60.241°, -152.582°. 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 14:21:49 UTC	3.1md	92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 19.296°, -67.337°	22.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico on May 13, 2026 at 14:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 22.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 19.296°N, -67.337°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 13:55:23 UTC	4.3mb	82 km E of La Tirana, Chile -20.355°, -68.867°	110.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 82 km E of La Tirana, Chile, logged at 13:55 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 -20.355°N, -68.867°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.
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 13:49:16 UTC	2.6ml	51 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.954°, -153.252°	132.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 51 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 13:49 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 132.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.954°N, -153.252°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.

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 13, 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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