Earthquakes on May 16, 2026: 177 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
3 days ago 2026-05-16 23:55:35 UTC	2.0ml	13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.801°, -99.000°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.3 km depth. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-16 23:14:54 UTC	2.0ml	54 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.409°, -152.337°	104.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:14 UTC on May 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 54 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 104.4 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 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.
3 days ago 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 1 km ENE of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico came in on May 16, 2026 at 22:48 UTC. At a depth of 17.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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.
3 days ago 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 →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico on May 16, 2026 at 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 hypocenter lay at 14.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-16 22:30:01 UTC	4.3mb	124 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.887°, 148.001°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 124 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea 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. Coordinates: -2.887°, 148.001°. 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.
3 days ago 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 2 km NNW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico came in on May 16, 2026 at 21:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.7 km depth. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-16 21:16:17 UTC	4.7mb	184 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India 13.032°, 93.737°	105.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 184 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India, logged at 21:16 UTC. At a depth of 105.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 13.032°, 93.737°. 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.
3 days ago 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 →
At 20:46 UTC on May 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 7 km SE of Loma Linda, CA. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-16 20:36:48 UTC	3.2ml	33 km ESE of Nelson, Canada 49.430°, -116.832°	16.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:36 UTC on May 16, 2026, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 33 km ESE of Nelson, Canada. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 16.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 49.430°N, -116.832°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.
4 days ago 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 →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 63 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska on May 16, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 132.7 km 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.
4 days ago 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 →
On May 16, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 8.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.273°N, -119.105°E. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 17:59:00 UTC	4.4mwr	51 km S of Tocopilla, Chile -22.554°, -70.276°	40.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 51 km S of Tocopilla, Chile on May 16, 2026, with origin time 17:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 40.1 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 -22.554°N, -70.276°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 17:47:10 UTC	2.1ml	21 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada 37.807°, -117.019°	10.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 21 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada with origin time 17:47 UTC on May 16, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 16:49:18 UTC	4.4mb	28 km NE of Behshahr, Iran 36.849°, 53.808°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 28 km NE of Behshahr, Iran came in on May 16, 2026 at 16:49 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.849°, 53.808°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 15:59:41 UTC	4.6mb	Galapagos Triple Junction region 2.202°, -101.057°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region at 15:59 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 2.202°N, -101.057°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 15:58:04 UTC	5.5mww	84 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.904°, 169.094°	10.0 km	2	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.5 earthquake 84 km ESE 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. Coordinates: -17.904°, 169.094°. 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.
4 days ago 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 →
On May 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 32 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 15:50 UTC. At a depth of 63.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.588°, -65.098°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 15:48:22 UTC	4.4mb	95 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand -37.027°, 177.006°	293.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 95 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand on May 16, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. The event originated approximately 293.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -37.027°, 177.006°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 15:47:21 UTC	4.7mb	145 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga -18.310°, -175.319°	210.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026 at 15:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 145 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga. The event originated approximately 210.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -18.310°N, -175.319°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 15:35:20 UTC	4.9mb	60 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.883°, 168.862°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 60 km ESE 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. Geolocation places the event at -17.883°N, 168.862°E. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 15:22:52 UTC	2.4ml	14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.793°, -98.997°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 15:22 UTC on May 16, 2026. At a depth of 6.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 28.793°, -98.997°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 15:17:58 UTC	5.7mww	27 km NE of Auki, Solomon Islands -8.588°, 160.877°	37.8 km	5	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded 27 km NE of Auki, Solomon Islands on May 16, 2026 at 15:17 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 5.6 — considered strong. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 37.8 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 -8.588°N, 160.877°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 14:50:05 UTC	6.0mww	60 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda 17.430°, -61.294°	51.2 km	122	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026 at 14:50 UTC, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 60 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 122 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. 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 16, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.9 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 51.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 17.430°, -61.294°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 14:19:01 UTC	2.0ml	41 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.865°, -147.448°	4.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 41 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska at 14:19 UTC on May 16, 2026. At a depth of just 4.1 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: 60.865°, -147.448°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 14:12:25 UTC	4.4mb	97 km W of Tumxuk, China 39.943°, 77.926°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 97 km W of Tumxuk, China, logged at 14:12 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 39.943°N, 77.926°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 14:07:54 UTC	5.2mww	93 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.789°, 169.198°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:07 UTC on May 16, 2026, a magnitude 5.2 tremor occurred 93 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.3 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -17.789°N, 169.198°E. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 13:50:58 UTC	2.9ml	72 km ENE of McGill, Nevada 39.733°, -114.056°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 72 km ENE of McGill, Nevada on May 16, 2026, with origin time 13:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 9.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 39.733°, -114.056°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 13:06:33 UTC	3.8ml	72 km ENE of Akutan, Alaska 54.276°, -164.685°	86.2 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026 at 13:06 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 72 km ENE of Akutan, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.1 (weak). The event originated approximately 86.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 54.276°, -164.685°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 12:59:30 UTC	5.3mww	94 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.850°, 169.194°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 94 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at 12:59 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. 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 -17.850°, 169.194°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-16 12:43:12 UTC	2.1ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.534°, -140.067°	9.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on May 16, 2026, with origin time 12:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 9.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.534°, -140.067°. 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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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on May 16, 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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