Earthquakes on May 15, 2026: 199 Worldwide, Largest M6.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
4 days ago 2026-05-15 23:47:13 UTC	4.3mb	89 km SSE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China 38.519°, 89.353°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 89 km SSE of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China on May 15, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 38.519°, 89.353°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-15 23:21:36 UTC	4.4mb	30 km NW of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela 10.547°, -72.472°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 30 km NW of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela came in on May 15, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 10.547°N, -72.472°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 22:56:49 UTC	2.1ml	41 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.552°, -104.132°	8.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas on May 15, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.552°, -104.132°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 22:39:30 UTC	2.1ml	87 km E of Ugashik, Alaska 57.617°, -155.944°	3.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 87 km E of Ugashik, Alaska with origin time 22:39 UTC on May 15, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 57.617°N, -155.944°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 22:39:01 UTC	3.1ml	73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.576°, -144.632°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska on May 15, 2026, with origin time 22:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 69.576°N, -144.632°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 22:20:25 UTC	4.5mb	212 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.837°, -178.692°	568.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 212 km E of Levuka, Fiji on May 15, 2026, with origin time 22:20 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At 568.3 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. The epicenter is at -17.837°, -178.692°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 21:42:26 UTC	2.1ml	40 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.653°, -104.023°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas at 21:42 UTC. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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.
5 days ago 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km SE of The Geysers, CA came in on May 15, 2026 at 21:41 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 38.759°, -122.730°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 21:15:25 UTC	4.7mb	219 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.837°, -178.627°	556.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:15 UTC on May 15, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 219 km E of Levuka, Fiji. At 556.3 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -17.837°N, -178.627°E. 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.
5 days ago 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 →
May 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 91 km W of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii, logged at 21:15 UTC. At a depth of 40.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 20:38:05 UTC	2.5md	15 km SSW of French Gulch, CA 40.589°, -122.715°	49.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 15, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 15 km SSW of French Gulch, CA. The event originated approximately 49.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.589°, -122.715°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 20:33:23 UTC	2.5ml	50 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.522°, -166.042°	73.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 50 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 73.2 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 53.522°N, -166.042°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 19:35:55 UTC	3.5ml	20 km S of Nikolski, Alaska 52.754°, -168.805°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.5 earthquake 20 km S of Nikolski, Alaska at 19:35 UTC on May 15, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.5 (weak). 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 52.754°, -168.805°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 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 seismic event took place 96 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 18:53 UTC. The event originated approximately 14.9 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 54.629°, -159.622°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 18:41:14 UTC	2.4ml	90 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska 57.764°, -155.928°	103.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 90 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska at 18:41 UTC on May 15, 2026. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 103.2 km depth. Coordinates: 57.764°, -155.928°. 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.
5 days ago 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 11 km SW of Hāwī, Hawaii came in on May 15, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 26.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 18:28:04 UTC	4.6mb	95 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.987°, 169.176°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 95 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at 18:28 UTC on May 15, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -17.987°, 169.176°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 17:36:44 UTC	2.3md	42 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.254°, -124.771°	0.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 42 km W of Petrolia, CA on May 15, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. At a depth of just 0.6 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: 40.254°, -124.771°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 17:36:18 UTC	3.6mb	91 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.605°, -175.390°	34.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 91 km ESE of Adak, Alaska at 17:36 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.3 — considered weak. At a depth of 34.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.605°N, -175.390°E. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 17:30:28 UTC	2.3ml	29 km NW of Valdez, Alaska 61.321°, -146.734°	17.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 29 km NW of Valdez, Alaska, logged at 17:30 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 17:10:10 UTC	2.1ml	3 km WNW of Huntsville, Utah 41.271°, -111.807°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 3 km WNW of Huntsville, Utah on May 15, 2026, with origin time 17:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 14.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 16:47:57 UTC	2.2ml	76 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 38.441°, -116.499°	11.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 76 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada on May 15, 2026, with origin time 16:47 UTC. The event originated approximately 11.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 38.441°N, -116.499°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 16:25:02 UTC	2.1ml	7 km SSE of Christine, Texas 28.725°, -98.472°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:25 UTC on May 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 7 km SSE of Christine, Texas. The event originated approximately 7.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 28.725°, -98.472°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 16:05:42 UTC	2.7md	21 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico 17.823°, -65.801°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 21 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico on May 15, 2026 at 16:05 UTC. At a depth of 9.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 17.823°, -65.801°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 15:45:18 UTC	4.9mb	11 km WNW of Palca, Peru -17.732°, -70.059°	135.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 11 km WNW of Palca, Peru with origin time 15:45 UTC on May 15, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 135.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -17.732°, -70.059°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 15:34:44 UTC	2.5ml	6 km SW of Why, Arizona 32.221°, -112.781°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 6 km SW of Why, Arizona with origin time 15:34 UTC on May 15, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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: 32.221°, -112.781°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 14:14:31 UTC	3.6md	121 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico 19.574°, -66.701°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:14 UTC on May 15, 2026, a magnitude 3.6 tremor occurred 121 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.574°, -66.701°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 13:44:26 UTC	3.7md	41 km ESE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 18.194°, -68.266°	145.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 41 km ESE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic with origin time 13:44 UTC on May 15, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 145.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 18.194°, -68.266°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 13:35:13 UTC	2.6ml	196 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska 55.241°, -154.967°	17.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 196 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska came in on May 15, 2026 at 13:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 55.241°, -154.967°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-15 13:07:21 UTC	2.1md	32 km S of Whitehawk, CA 39.438°, -120.557°	2.4 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 32 km S of Whitehawk, CA on May 15, 2026 at 13:07 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. 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. The epicenter is at 39.438°, -120.557°. 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.

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 15, 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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