Earthquakes on May 14, 2026: 171 Worldwide, Largest M6.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
5 days ago 2026-05-14 23:51:39 UTC	4.4mb	33 km ENE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea -4.062°, 152.430°	160.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 33 km ENE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on May 14, 2026 at 23:51 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 160.6 km depth. Coordinates: -4.062°, 152.430°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-14 23:47:03 UTC	2.0ml	20 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.058°, -155.351°	32.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 20 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii at 23:47 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 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 32.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.058°, -155.351°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-14 23:46:01 UTC	4.3mb	Fiji region -20.221°, -178.527°	608.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Fiji region at 23:46 UTC. At 608.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -20.221°N, -178.527°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-14 23:23:41 UTC	2.0ml	25 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.502°, -103.950°	4.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:23 UTC on May 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 25 km NW of Toyah, Texas. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.9 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 31.502°N, -103.950°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-14 23:22:10 UTC	2.3ml	119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.599°, -140.102°	10.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:22 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.599°, -140.102°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-14 23:09:28 UTC	4.5mb	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -40.583°, -16.726°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, logged at 23:09 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -40.583°, -16.726°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 22:14:05 UTC	4.8mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.445°, -26.802°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:14 UTC on May 14, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. 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 -55.445°N, -26.802°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 22:09:31 UTC	3.1ml	84 km E of Ugashik, Alaska 57.629°, -156.008°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 84 km E of Ugashik, Alaska with origin time 22:09 UTC on May 14, 2026. At a depth of just 3.9 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 57.629°N, -156.008°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 22:08:09 UTC	2.6ml	86 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.423°, -177.660°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 86 km SW of Adak, Alaska came in on May 14, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.423°, -177.660°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 22:06:26 UTC	4.1mb	97 km W of Puerto, Chile -20.058°, -71.071°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 97 km W of Puerto, Chile at 22:06 UTC on May 14, 2026. 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 -20.058°, -71.071°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 21:11:14 UTC	2.1ml	13 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.335°, -120.483°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km S of Princeton, Canada, logged at 21:11 UTC. At a depth of just -0.4 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: 49.335°, -120.483°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 20:17:13 UTC	2.1ml	50 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.722°, -104.348°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:17 UTC on May 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 50 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The event originated approximately 6.1 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 31.722°, -104.348°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 19:32:05 UTC	3.2ml	203 km SSE of Atka, Alaska 50.566°, -172.864°	8.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 203 km SSE of Atka, Alaska, logged at 19:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 50.566°N, -172.864°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 19:31:09 UTC	2.0ml	5 km S of Brawley, CA 32.935°, -115.540°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 5 km S of Brawley, CA on May 14, 2026 at 19:31 UTC. At a depth of 7.4 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 32.935°N, -115.540°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 17:53:14 UTC	6.2mww	271 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia -6.198°, 130.370°	146.1 km	15	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 271 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia. 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 14, 2026. 15 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.8 (light). The hypocenter lay at 146.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -6.198°, 130.370°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 17:30:45 UTC	2.9ml	7 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.143°, -155.508°	36.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 7 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 17:30 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 36.0 km depth. Coordinates: 19.143°, -155.508°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 16:21:44 UTC	2.1ml	41 km S of Nelchina, Alaska 61.625°, -146.650°	17.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 41 km S of Nelchina, Alaska at 16:21 UTC on May 14, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 61.625°N, -146.650°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 15:50:29 UTC	3.8ml	27 km SW of Petersville, Alaska 62.292°, -151.065°	82.4 km	9	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 27 km SW of Petersville, Alaska came in on May 14, 2026 at 15:50 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.5, classified as weak shaking. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 82.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 62.292°, -151.065°. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 15:34:06 UTC	5.2mww	Volcano Islands, Japan region 25.136°, 141.443°	157.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region with origin time 15:34 UTC on May 14, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 157.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 25.136°, 141.443°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 15:34:00 UTC	2.5ml	7 km N of Nikiski, Alaska 60.759°, -151.286°	83.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 7 km N of Nikiski, Alaska at 15:34 UTC. At a depth of 83.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.759°, -151.286°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 15:00:51 UTC	2.2ml	38 km SSW of Dry Creek, Alaska 63.357°, -145.055°	0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 38 km SSW of Dry Creek, Alaska at 15:00 UTC on May 14, 2026. At a depth of just 0.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 63.357°, -145.055°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 14:48:07 UTC	2.1ml	38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 31.615°, -103.996°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas on May 14, 2026, with origin time 14:48 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 7.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 31.615°, -103.996°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 14:36:54 UTC	2.1ml	89 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska 57.913°, -155.819°	2.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 89 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska came in on May 14, 2026 at 14:36 UTC. At a depth of just 2.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 57.913°, -155.819°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 13:45:26 UTC	2.0ml	44 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 18.915°, -155.189°	33.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 44 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay at 33.1 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 18.915°, -155.189°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 13:06:19 UTC	4.0ml	42 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.533°, -152.581°	93.5 km	1	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 42 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska on May 14, 2026, with origin time 13:06 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.5 — considered weak. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 93.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 59.533°N, -152.581°E. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 12:48:22 UTC	2.1md	0 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.966°, -66.905°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 0 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico at 12:48 UTC. Coming 5 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 10.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 17.966°, -66.905°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 12:48:22 UTC	5.3mww	32 km WNW of Darien, Colombia 4.090°, -76.735°	117.1 km	18	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 32 km WNW of Darien, Colombia on May 14, 2026 at 12:48 UTC. Nearby residents submitted 18 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 117.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 4.090°N, -76.735°E. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 10:51:22 UTC	2.5ml	20 km N of Searles Valley, CA 35.951°, -117.389°	2.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 20 km N of Searles Valley, CA came in on May 14, 2026 at 10:51 UTC. At a depth of just 2.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 35.951°N, -117.389°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 10:46:53 UTC	2.0ml	79 km NE of Aleneva, Alaska 58.625°, -152.090°	15.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 79 km NE of Aleneva, Alaska at 10:46 UTC on May 14, 2026. At a depth of 15.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 58.625°, -152.090°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-14 09:55:47 UTC	5.1mb	South Sandwich Islands region -58.348°, -25.630°	52.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region at 09:55 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 52.4 km depth. The epicenter is at -58.348°, -25.630°. 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.

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 14, 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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