Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 23:42:48 UTC	3.9mb	40 km NE of Meishan, China 30.277°, 104.156°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.9 seismic event took place 40 km NE of Meishan, China on May 17, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. 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: 30.277°, 104.156°. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 23:38:30 UTC	4.5mb	62 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina -22.484°, -66.244°	255.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 62 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina, logged at 23:38 UTC. At a depth of 255.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -22.484°, -66.244°. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 23:23:57 UTC	4.5mb	40 km NW of Ishigaki, Japan 24.610°, 123.888°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 17, 2026 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 40 km NW of Ishigaki, Japan. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 24.610°N, 123.888°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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 23:21:20 UTC	4.6mb	32 km WNW of Ishigaki, Japan 24.476°, 123.866°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 32 km WNW of Ishigaki, Japan came in on May 17, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 24.476°N, 123.866°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.
2026-05-17 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. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.543°N, -67.951°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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 23:07:56 UTC	4.1mb	off the coast of Oregon 43.688°, -128.518°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake near off the coast of Oregon with origin time 23:07 UTC on May 17, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 43.688°, -128.518°. 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.
2026-05-17 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.6 earthquake 107 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 23:03 UTC on May 17, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 23:00:30 UTC	2.9ml	80 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.916°, -167.660°	20.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 17, 2026 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 80 km E of Nikolski, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 20.8 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 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 22:58:32 UTC	5.0mb	30 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -6.429°, 147.599°	64.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 30 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on May 17, 2026 at 22:58 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 64.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -6.429°N, 147.599°E. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 22:54:20 UTC	3.6ml	114 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.487°, -178.161°	35.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 114 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on May 17, 2026, with origin time 22:54 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.2 — considered light. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.487°N, -178.161°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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 22:53:42 UTC	2.2ml	64 km N of Chase, Alaska 63.030°, -150.011°	82.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:53 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 64 km N of Chase, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 82.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 22:47:40 UTC	3.8mb	off the coast of Oregon 44.083°, -128.009°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 17, 2026 at 22:47 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near off the coast of Oregon. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 44.083°N, -128.009°E. 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.
2026-05-17 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. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.191°N, -64.247°E. 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.
2026-05-17 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. The epicenter is at 31.662°, -104.363°. 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.
2026-05-17 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 →
May 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 121 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 22:31 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.0 km depth. 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.
2026-05-17 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. Coordinates: 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 22:03:13 UTC	4.1mb	145 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico 14.272°, -93.761°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 145 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico at 22:03 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 14.272°, -93.761°. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 21:55:58 UTC	4.2mb	201 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna -15.978°, -177.356°	439.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 201 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna on May 17, 2026 at 21:55 UTC. At 439.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -15.978°N, -177.356°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.
2026-05-17 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. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 31.549°N, -104.138°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.
2026-05-17 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. Coordinates: 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 21:28:40 UTC	2.3ml	5 km SSW of Walsenburg, Colorado 37.575°, -104.806°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 5 km SSW of Walsenburg, Colorado came in on May 17, 2026 at 21:28 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.575°, -104.806°. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 21:11:16 UTC	4.1mb	south of the Fiji Islands -25.868°, 179.457°	530.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:11 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred south of the Fiji Islands. At 530.6 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -25.868°N, 179.457°E. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 20:52:01 UTC	4.8mb	189 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -6.306°, 151.674°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:52 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 189 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. 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 -6.306°N, 151.674°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.
2026-05-17 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. The epicenter is at 57.919°, -152.489°. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 20:14:16 UTC	2.4ml	17 km SW of Chiniak, Alaska 57.520°, -152.515°	12.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 17 km SW of Chiniak, Alaska on May 17, 2026 at 20:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 57.520°, -152.515°. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 20:09:59 UTC	3.5ml	206 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 53.273°, -161.499°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 206 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska, logged at 20:09 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.0 — considered weak. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 53.273°N, -161.499°E. 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.
2026-05-17 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. The epicenter is at 58.814°, -154.510°. 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.
2026-05-17 2026-05-17 19:18:16 UTC	2.2ml	78 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.754°, -152.631°	69.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 78 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 19:18 UTC on May 17, 2026. At a depth of 69.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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.
2026-05-17 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. Geolocation places the event at 18.276°N, -66.308°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.
2026-05-17 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. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.516°N, -139.958°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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