Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 23:47:12 UTC	4.3mb	91 km SSE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China 38.508°, 89.373°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 91 km SSE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China on May 15, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 38.508°, 89.373°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 23:21:36 UTC	4.4mb	29 km NW of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela 10.540°, -72.476°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 29 km NW of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela on May 15, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 10.540°, -72.476°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 22:56:49 UTC	2.1ml	41 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.552°, -104.132°	8.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:56 UTC on May 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 8.5 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 31.552°N, -104.132°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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 22:39:30 UTC	2.1ml	87 km E of Ugashik, Alaska 57.617°, -155.944°	3.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 87 km E of Ugashik, Alaska at 22:39 UTC on May 15, 2026. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 3.4 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: 57.617°, -155.944°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 22:39:01 UTC	3.1ml	73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.576°, -144.632°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska, logged at 22:39 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 69.576°, -144.632°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 22:20:24 UTC	4.5mb	209 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.884°, -178.711°	560.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 209 km E of Levuka, Fiji came in on May 15, 2026 at 22:20 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At 560.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -17.884°N, -178.711°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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 21:42:26 UTC	2.1ml	40 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.653°, -104.023°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 40 km W of Mentone, Texas on May 15, 2026, with origin time 21:42 UTC. 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 31.653°, -104.023°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 21:41:21 UTC	2.1md	3 km SE of The Geysers, CA 38.759°, -122.730°	2.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 3 km SE of The Geysers, CA on May 15, 2026 at 21:41 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.3 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 38.759°N, -122.730°E. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 21:15:26 UTC	4.7mb	214 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.912°, -178.666°	572.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 214 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 21:15 UTC on May 15, 2026. At 572.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -17.912°, -178.666°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 21:15:08 UTC	2.6ml	91 km W of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii 18.972°, -156.632°	40.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 91 km W of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii with origin time 21:15 UTC on May 15, 2026. The event originated approximately 40.9 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 18.972°, -156.632°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 21:09:45 UTC	4.1mb	105 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.537°, 160.004°	74.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 15, 2026 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 105 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 74.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 53.537°, 160.004°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 20:55:28 UTC	4.2mb	25 km SSW of Amorgós, Greece 36.623°, 25.784°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 25 km SSW of Amorgós, Greece on May 15, 2026 at 20:55 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 36.623°, 25.784°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 20:52:37 UTC	4.3mb	63 km N of Namuac, Philippines 19.186°, 121.135°	43.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 63 km N of Namuac, Philippines with origin time 20:52 UTC on May 15, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 43.2 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 19.186°, 121.135°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 20:43:14 UTC	4.4mb	101 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines 14.553°, 119.230°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 101 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines, logged at 20:43 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 14.553°, 119.230°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 20:39:39 UTC	4.3mb	103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan 39.936°, 143.091°	37.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan at 20:39 UTC. At a depth of 37.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.936°N, 143.091°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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 20:38:06 UTC	2.4md	8 km SSW of French Gulch, CA 40.638°, -122.682°	38.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 8 km SSW of French Gulch, CA on May 15, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 38.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 40.638°, -122.682°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 20:33:23 UTC	2.5ml	49 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.529°, -166.051°	71.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 49 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska at 20:33 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 71.6 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 53.529°N, -166.051°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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 19:49:33 UTC	4.1mb	21 km N of Komodo, Indonesia -8.394°, 119.521°	173.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 21 km N of Komodo, Indonesia on May 15, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. At a depth of 173.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -8.394°, 119.521°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 19:35:56 UTC	3.4ml	4 km W of Nikolski, Alaska 52.933°, -168.923°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place 4 km W of Nikolski, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 19:35 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.5 — considered weak. 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. Geolocation places the event at 52.933°N, -168.923°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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 18:53:15 UTC	2.9ml	96 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.629°, -159.622°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 96 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 18:53 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 54.629°N, -159.622°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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 18:47:19 UTC	4.0mb	18 km W of Oketo, Japan 43.659°, 143.362°	169.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 18 km W of Oketo, Japan with origin time 18:47 UTC on May 15, 2026. The event originated approximately 169.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 43.659°N, 143.362°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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 18:41:14 UTC	2.4ml	90 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska 57.764°, -155.928°	103.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 90 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska, logged at 18:41 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. At a depth of 103.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 57.764°N, -155.928°E. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 18:36:15 UTC	3.0ml	11 km SW of Hāwī, Hawaii 20.159°, -155.895°	26.1 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 15, 2026 at 18:36 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 11 km SW of Hāwī, Hawaii. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 26.1 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 20.159°, -155.895°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 18:28:03 UTC	4.6mb	104 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.967°, 169.268°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 104 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on May 15, 2026, with origin time 18:28 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -17.967°, 169.268°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 17:36:44 UTC	2.2md	46 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.316°, -124.831°	9.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 15, 2026 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 46 km W of Petrolia, CA. The hypocenter lay at 9.6 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 40.316°, -124.831°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 17:36:18 UTC	3.6mb	93 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.600°, -175.356°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 93 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on May 15, 2026, with origin time 17:36 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.3, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.600°, -175.356°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 17:30:28 UTC	2.3ml	29 km NW of Valdez, Alaska 61.321°, -146.734°	17.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 29 km NW of Valdez, Alaska at 17:30 UTC. At a depth of 17.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.321°, -146.734°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 17:10:10 UTC	2.1ml	3 km WNW of Huntsville, Utah 41.271°, -111.807°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km WNW of Huntsville, Utah, logged at 17:10 UTC. At a depth of 14.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 41.271°, -111.807°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 16:47:57 UTC	2.2ml	76 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.441°, -116.499°	11.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 76 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada, logged at 16:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.0 km depth. Coordinates: 38.441°, -116.499°. 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.
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 16:25:02 UTC	2.1ml	7 km SSE of Christine, Texas 28.725°, -98.472°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km SSE of Christine, Texas came in on May 15, 2026 at 16:25 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 28.725°N, -98.472°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.

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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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