Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 23:51:39 UTC	4.4mb	34 km ENE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea -4.056°, 152.442°	157.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:51 UTC on May 14, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 34 km ENE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. The event originated approximately 157.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -4.056°, 152.442°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 23:47:03 UTC	2.0ml	20 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.058°, -155.351°	32.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 20 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on May 14, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 32.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 23:46:00 UTC	4.3mb	Fiji region -20.242°, -178.494°	597.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Fiji region, logged at 23:46 UTC. At 597.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -20.242°N, -178.494°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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 23:33:05 UTC	4.2mb	95 km S of Sarangani, Philippines 4.537°, 125.510°	168.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 95 km S of Sarangani, Philippines on May 14, 2026 at 23:33 UTC. At a depth of 168.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 4.537°, 125.510°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 23:23:41 UTC	2.0ml	25 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.502°, -103.950°	4.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 25 km NW of Toyah, Texas on May 14, 2026 at 23:23 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 31.502°, -103.950°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 23:22:10 UTC	2.3ml	119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.599°, -140.102°	10.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:22 UTC. At a depth of 10.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 23:09:28 UTC	4.5mb	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -40.611°, -16.688°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on May 14, 2026 at 23:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -40.611°, -16.688°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 23:08:32 UTC	4.8mb	Ascension Island region -5.803°, -11.359°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:08 UTC on May 14, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred in the Ascension Island 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 -5.803°N, -11.359°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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 22:54:29 UTC	3.9mb	143 km SW of Attu Station, Alaska 51.943°, 171.672°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 143 km SW of Attu Station, Alaska. 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. The epicenter is at 51.943°, 171.672°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 22:33:51 UTC	4.4mb	121 km ENE of Miyako, Japan 39.875°, 143.329°	24.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 121 km ENE of Miyako, Japan at 22:33 UTC on May 14, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 24.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 39.875°, 143.329°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 22:33:08 UTC	4.1mb	99 km ENE of Miyako, Japan 39.956°, 143.035°	32.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 99 km ENE of Miyako, Japan on May 14, 2026, with origin time 22:33 UTC. The event originated approximately 32.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.956°, 143.035°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 22:14:05 UTC	4.8mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.438°, -26.897°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region at 22:14 UTC on May 14, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -55.438°, -26.897°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 22:09:31 UTC	3.1ml	84 km E of Ugashik, Alaska 57.629°, -156.008°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 84 km E of Ugashik, Alaska on May 14, 2026, with origin time 22:09 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 57.629°, -156.008°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 22:08:09 UTC	2.6ml	86 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.423°, -177.660°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 86 km SW of Adak, Alaska on May 14, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 22:06:27 UTC	4.2mb	97 km W of Puerto, Chile -20.095°, -71.079°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 97 km W of Puerto, Chile with origin time 22:06 UTC on May 14, 2026. 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 -20.095°N, -71.079°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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 22:04:51 UTC	4.0mb	74 km E of Sarangani, Philippines 5.413°, 126.137°	123.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 74 km E of Sarangani, Philippines on May 14, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 123.6 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 5.413°N, 126.137°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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 21:11:14 UTC	2.1ml	13 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.335°, -120.483°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km S of Princeton, Canada 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. Geolocation places the event at 49.335°N, -120.483°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.
2026-05-14 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 →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 50 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 14, 2026 at 20:17 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. Coordinates: 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 19:32:07 UTC	3.2ml	194 km SSE of Atka, Alaska 50.632°, -172.940°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 194 km SSE of Atka, Alaska at 19:32 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 50.632°, -172.940°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 19:31:09 UTC	2.0ml	5 km S of Brawley, CA 32.935°, -115.540°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 5 km S of Brawley, CA at 19:31 UTC on May 14, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.935°, -115.540°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 18:11:48 UTC	4.4mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.099°, -179.927°	522.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on May 14, 2026, with origin time 18:11 UTC. At 522.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -24.099°N, -179.927°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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 17:53:13 UTC	6.2mww	268 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia -6.150°, 130.381°	137.0 km	16	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 268 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. 16 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.9 (light). The hypocenter lay at 137.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -6.150°, 130.381°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 17:46:34 UTC	4.1mb	117 km ESE of Kuqa, China 41.276°, 84.204°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 117 km ESE of Kuqa, China came in on May 14, 2026 at 17:46 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 41.276°, 84.204°. 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.
2026-05-14 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 7 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on May 14, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 36.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.143°N, -155.508°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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 16:21:44 UTC	2.1ml	41 km S of Nelchina, Alaska 61.625°, -146.650°	17.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 41 km S of Nelchina, Alaska, logged at 16:21 UTC. At a depth of 17.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 61.625°, -146.650°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 15:50:29 UTC	3.8ml	27 km SW of Petersville, Alaska 62.292°, -151.065°	82.4 km	2	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded 27 km SW of Petersville, Alaska on May 14, 2026 at 15:50 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.5 — considered weak. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 82.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 62.292°N, -151.065°E. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 15:34:06 UTC	5.2mww	Volcano Islands, Japan region 25.163°, 141.350°	156.6 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 156.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 25.163°, 141.350°. 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 15:34:00 UTC	2.5ml	7 km N of Nikiski, Alaska 60.759°, -151.286°	83.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 7 km N of Nikiski, Alaska came in on May 14, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 83.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 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.
2026-05-14 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 →
May 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 38 km SSW of Dry Creek, Alaska, logged at 15:00 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. Coordinates: 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.
2026-05-14 2026-05-14 14:48:07 UTC	2.1ml	38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 31.615°, -103.996°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 14, 2026 at 14:48 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas. 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 event originated approximately 7.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 31.615°N, -103.996°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.

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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