Earthquakes on May 17, 2026: 183 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2 days ago 2026-05-17 23:38:30 UTC	4.6mb	62 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina -22.460°, -66.238°	259.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 62 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina came in on May 17, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 259.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -22.460°N, -66.238°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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 23:21:21 UTC	4.8mb	32 km WNW of Ishigaki, Japan 24.450°, 123.859°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:21 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 32 km WNW of Ishigaki, Japan. 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 24.450°N, 123.859°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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 23:09:54 UTC	3.1md	116 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19.543°, -67.951°	22.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 116 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at 23:09 UTC on May 17, 2026. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.1 km depth. Coordinates: 19.543°, -67.951°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 23:08:12 UTC	3.0ml	206 km WNW of Barview, Oregon 43.785°, -126.803°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 206 km WNW of Barview, Oregon came in on May 17, 2026 at 23:08 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 43.785°N, -126.803°E. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 23:03:21 UTC	3.6md	107 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.123°, -64.200°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 107 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on May 17, 2026, with origin time 23:03 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 19.123°, -64.200°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 23:00:30 UTC	2.9ml	80 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.916°, -167.660°	20.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 80 km E of Nikolski, Alaska on May 17, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. At a depth of 20.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.916°, -167.660°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 22:58:32 UTC	5.0mb	31 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -6.450°, 147.580°	59.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 31 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea with origin time 22:58 UTC on May 17, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 59.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -6.450°, 147.580°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 22:54:20 UTC	3.6ml	117 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.412°, -178.160°	35.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 117 km WSW of Adak, Alaska came in on May 17, 2026 at 22:54 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.412°, -178.160°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 22:53:42 UTC	2.2ml	64 km N of Chase, Alaska 63.030°, -150.011°	82.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 64 km N of Chase, Alaska at 22:53 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 82.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.030°, -150.011°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 22:45:58 UTC	3.8md	111 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.191°, -64.247°	26.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 111 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 22:45 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.0 km depth. Coordinates: 19.191°, -64.247°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 22:40:04 UTC	2.0ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.662°, -104.363°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 17, 2026, with origin time 22:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 6.4 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 31.662°N, -104.363°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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 22:31:11 UTC	3.9md	121 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.305°, -64.270°	29.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded 121 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on May 17, 2026 at 22:31 UTC. At a depth of 29.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.305°, -64.270°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 22:26:55 UTC	3.8md	136 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.448°, -64.248°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:26 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 3.8 tremor occurred 136 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 19.448°, -64.248°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 21:47:49 UTC	2.0ml	41 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.549°, -104.138°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas came in on May 17, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 7.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.549°, -104.138°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 21:36:55 UTC	2.1ml	29 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska 62.251°, -150.991°	75.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 29 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska, logged at 21:36 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 75.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 62.251°, -150.991°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-17 20:52:01 UTC	4.8mb	192 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -6.304°, 151.701°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 192 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at 20:52 UTC on May 17, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -6.304°, 151.701°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 20:15:43 UTC	2.3ml	0 km ESE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 57.919°, -152.489°	35.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 0 km ESE of Ouzinkie, Alaska on May 17, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 57.919°N, -152.489°E. 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 2026-05-17 20:14:16 UTC	2.4ml	17 km SW of Chiniak, Alaska 57.520°, -152.515°	12.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 17 km SW of Chiniak, Alaska with origin time 20:14 UTC on May 17, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 12.3 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 57.520°N, -152.515°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.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 20:10:00 UTC	3.3ml	213 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 53.209°, -161.495°	32.1 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 213 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on May 17, 2026 at 20:10 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.0 — considered weak. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.209°N, -161.495°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 20:02:58 UTC	2.1ml	71 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.814°, -154.510°	129.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 17, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 71 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska. The event originated approximately 129.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 58.814°N, -154.510°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.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 19:18:16 UTC	2.2ml	78 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.754°, -152.631°	69.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:18 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 78 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 69.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 58.754°N, -152.631°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.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 19:14:30 UTC	2.1md	7 km WSW of Naranjito, Puerto Rico 18.276°, -66.308°	19.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:14 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 7 km WSW of Naranjito, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 19.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 18.276°, -66.308°. 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 2026-05-17 18:59:36 UTC	2.1ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.516°, -139.958°	3.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on May 17, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 3.6 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: 60.516°, -139.958°. 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 2026-05-17 18:49:57 UTC	3.2ml	16 km SSE of Rio Dell, CA 40.358°, -124.065°	28.9 km	4	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 16 km SSE of Rio Dell, CA at 18:49 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 28.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.358°, -124.065°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 18:35:59 UTC	4.3mb	69 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia 44.633°, 148.167°	61.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 69 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia came in on May 17, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. At a depth of 61.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 44.633°, 148.167°. 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 2026-05-17 18:28:18 UTC	2.6ml	1 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.192°, -155.488°	33.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:28 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 1 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay at 33.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.192°, -155.488°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 18:13:42 UTC	4.3mb	118 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -4.653°, 149.548°	572.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 118 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on May 17, 2026 at 18:13 UTC. At 572.7 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -4.653°, 149.548°. 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 2026-05-17 17:58:41 UTC	4.4mb	59 km ESE of Ambon, Indonesia -3.918°, 128.671°	74.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:58 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 59 km ESE of Ambon, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 74.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -3.918°, 128.671°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 17:02:28 UTC	3.4md	111 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19.449°, -67.868°	23.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 111 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, logged at 17:02 UTC. At a depth of 23.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.449°, -67.868°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-17 16:31:11 UTC	2.3ml	31 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.532°, -104.005°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 16:31 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.532°, -104.005°. 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.

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 17, 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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