Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 23:55:35 UTC	2.0ml	13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.801°, -99.000°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 16, 2026 at 23:55 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 8.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 28.801°, -99.000°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 23:14:54 UTC	2.0ml	54 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.409°, -152.337°	104.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 54 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska with origin time 23:14 UTC on May 16, 2026. The event originated approximately 104.4 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 60.409°N, -152.337°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 23:13:23 UTC	4.7mb	260 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu -15.393°, 169.733°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 260 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu on May 16, 2026 at 23:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -15.393°, 169.733°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 22:48:50 UTC	2.9md	1 km ENE of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 18.083°, -66.948°	17.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 1 km ENE of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico at 22:48 UTC on May 16, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.5 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.083°N, -66.948°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 22:48:02 UTC	4.4mb	12 km WSW of Jayubó, Philippines 11.010°, 122.278°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:48 UTC on May 16, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 12 km WSW of Jayubó, Philippines. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 11.010°, 122.278°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 22:43:13 UTC	4.5mb	185 km ENE of Nhulunbuy, Australia -11.682°, 138.400°	13.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 185 km ENE of Nhulunbuy, Australia, logged at 22:43 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -11.682°N, 138.400°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 22:30:58 UTC	2.3md	8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.914°, -66.853°	14.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico on May 16, 2026, with origin time 22:30 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 14.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 17.914°, -66.853°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 22:30:02 UTC	4.3mb	120 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.884°, 147.952°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 120 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 16, 2026 at 22:30 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 -2.884°N, 147.952°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 22:07:43 UTC	4.4mb	115 km E of Bitung, Indonesia 1.366°, 126.164°	31.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 115 km E of Bitung, Indonesia at 22:07 UTC on May 16, 2026. At a depth of 31.8 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 1.366°N, 126.164°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 21:38:45 UTC	2.3md	2 km NNW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 18.016°, -66.722°	12.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 2 km NNW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico at 21:38 UTC on May 16, 2026. At a depth of 12.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 18.016°, -66.722°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 21:18:02 UTC	4.6mb	98 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.876°, 169.232°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 98 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at 21:18 UTC on May 16, 2026. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 -17.876°, 169.232°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 21:16:16 UTC	4.7mb	180 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India 13.017°, 93.702°	96.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 180 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India, logged at 21:16 UTC. At a depth of 96.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 13.017°, 93.702°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 20:46:01 UTC	2.1ml	7 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 34.000°, -117.216°	4.2 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km SE of Loma Linda, CA with origin time 20:46 UTC on May 16, 2026. At a depth of just 4.2 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 (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 34.000°, -117.216°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 20:36:48 UTC	3.2ml	30 km ESE of Nelson, Canada 49.407°, -116.892°	14.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 30 km ESE of Nelson, Canada with origin time 20:36 UTC on May 16, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 14.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 49.407°N, -116.892°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 20:08:54 UTC	4.2mb	85 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga -15.210°, -173.597°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 85 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga, logged at 20:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -15.210°, -173.597°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 19:45:48 UTC	2.2ml	63 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.108°, -150.894°	132.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 63 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 19:45 UTC. At a depth of 132.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.108°, -150.894°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 18:30:32 UTC	2.7ml	18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.273°, -119.105°	8.1 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada came in on May 16, 2026 at 18:30 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.273°, -119.105°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 17:59:00 UTC	4.4mwr	48 km S of Tocopilla, Chile -22.525°, -70.284°	39.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 48 km S of Tocopilla, Chile on May 16, 2026, with origin time 17:59 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 39.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -22.525°, -70.284°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 17:47:10 UTC	2.1ml	21 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada 37.807°, -117.019°	10.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026 at 17:47 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 21 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada. The hypocenter lay at 10.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 37.807°, -117.019°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 16:49:18 UTC	4.4mb	25 km ENE of Behshahr, Iran 36.779°, 53.818°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 25 km ENE of Behshahr, Iran came in on May 16, 2026 at 16:49 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 36.779°, 53.818°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 16:12:05 UTC	4.5mb	78 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.923°, 169.027°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 78 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -17.923°, 169.027°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 16:06:05 UTC	4.0mb	96 km SSW of Boyolangu, Indonesia -8.951°, 111.623°	63.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 96 km SSW of Boyolangu, Indonesia on May 16, 2026, with origin time 16:06 UTC. The event originated approximately 63.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -8.951°N, 111.623°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 15:59:41 UTC	4.6mb	Galapagos Triple Junction region 2.194°, -101.100°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected in the Galapagos Triple Junction region on May 16, 2026, with origin time 15:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 2.194°N, -101.100°E. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 15:58:04 UTC	5.5mww	84 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.845°, 169.103°	10.0 km	2	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.5 earthquake 84 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu with origin time 15:58 UTC on May 16, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 4.1, classified as moderate shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. Coordinates: -17.845°, 169.103°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 15:52:27 UTC	4.3mb	2 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands -8.759°, 160.722°	72.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 2 km ENE of Auki, Solomon Islands with origin time 15:52 UTC on May 16, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 72.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -8.759°, 160.722°. 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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 15:50:26 UTC	3.4md	32 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.588°, -65.098°	63.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 32 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 15:50 UTC. At a depth of 63.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.588°N, -65.098°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 15:48:22 UTC	4.2mb	98 km E of Pauanui, New Zealand -36.944°, 176.967°	290.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 98 km E of Pauanui, New Zealand. The hypocenter lay at 290.0 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 -36.944°N, 176.967°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 15:47:22 UTC	4.7mb	147 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga -18.283°, -175.321°	220.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026 at 15:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 147 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 220.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -18.283°N, -175.321°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 15:35:20 UTC	4.8mb	69 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.850°, 168.957°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 69 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu came in on May 16, 2026 at 15:35 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 -17.850°N, 168.957°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.
2026-05-16 2026-05-16 15:27:04 UTC	4.4mb	76 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.748°, 169.038°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 76 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on May 16, 2026 at 15:27 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.3 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at -17.748°N, 169.038°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.

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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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