Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 23:27:41 UTC	3.2ml	174 km ENE of Atka, Alaska 52.550°, -171.704°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 174 km ENE of Atka, Alaska on May 18, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.550°, -171.704°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 23:22:46 UTC	2.1ml	1 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.199°, -155.494°	33.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 23:22 UTC on May 18, 2026. At a depth of 33.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.199°N, -155.494°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 23:19:35 UTC	2.0ml	7 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.387°, -120.502°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 7 km S of Princeton, Canada on May 18, 2026 at 23:19 UTC. At a depth of just -0.4 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. Coordinates: 49.387°, -120.502°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 22:48:58 UTC	2.0ml	44 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.620°, -104.095°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 22:48 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.620°, -104.095°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 22:36:11 UTC	4.3mb	116 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska 51.948°, 174.055°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 116 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 22:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.948°N, 174.055°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 21:45:09 UTC	2.3ml	13 km NNW of Atka, Alaska 52.303°, -174.279°	14.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 13 km NNW of Atka, Alaska came in on May 18, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.303°N, -174.279°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 21:37:20 UTC	4.9mww	168 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.487°, -171.770°	10.0 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 168 km E of Atka, Alaska at 21:37 UTC on May 18, 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 3.9, classified as light shaking. 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: 52.487°, -171.770°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 21:26:21 UTC	2.5ml	101 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.821°, -164.316°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 101 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska on May 18, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 53.821°N, -164.316°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 21:14:57 UTC	4.4mb	54 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -15.047°, 167.580°	125.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 54 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 21:14 UTC. At a depth of 125.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -15.047°N, 167.580°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 21:07:40 UTC	3.7mb	236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.015°, 176.393°	53.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.7 earthquake 236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska at 21:07 UTC on May 18, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 53.8 km depth. Coordinates: 52.015°, 176.393°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 21:05:05 UTC	3.7mb	235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.057°, 176.393°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.7 event was detected 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on May 18, 2026, with origin time 21:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 52.057°, 176.393°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 20:35:47 UTC	2.2ml	1 km W of Cabazon, CA 33.916°, -116.799°	10.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 1 km W of Cabazon, CA with origin time 20:35 UTC on May 18, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.3 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 33.916°N, -116.799°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 20:22:43 UTC	3.0ml	55 km SE of Atka, Alaska 51.822°, -173.658°	3.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 55 km SE of Atka, Alaska came in on May 18, 2026 at 20:22 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 51.822°, -173.658°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 20:20:36 UTC	2.3ml	57 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska 57.016°, -157.656°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 18, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 57 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska. At a depth of just 1.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 57.016°N, -157.656°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 19:51:41 UTC	4.1mb	93 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia 1.874°, 96.964°	27.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 93 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia, logged at 19:51 UTC. At a depth of 27.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 1.874°, 96.964°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 19:47:25 UTC	2.2ml	30 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.528°, -104.003°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas on May 18, 2026 at 19:47 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. The event originated approximately 7.2 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 31.528°, -104.003°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 19:46:24 UTC	2.8ml	82 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.179°, -177.066°	22.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 82 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on May 18, 2026 at 19:46 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.179°, -177.066°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 19:30:35 UTC	3.6mb	98 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska 52.141°, 174.055°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 98 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska came in on May 18, 2026 at 19:30 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 52.141°N, 174.055°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 19:09:22 UTC	2.2ml	66 km E of Chignik, Alaska 56.395°, -157.340°	54.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 66 km E of Chignik, Alaska, logged at 19:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 54.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 56.395°N, -157.340°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 19:04:30 UTC	2.8ml	2 km ESE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.443°, -155.841°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 18, 2026 at 19:04 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 2 km ESE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii. The event originated approximately 5.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.443°, -155.841°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 18:50:00 UTC	5.3mb	Bouvet Island region -54.258°, -1.245°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded in the Bouvet Island region on May 18, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -54.258°N, -1.245°E. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 18:32:20 UTC	2.0ml	52 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.629°, -104.203°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 18, 2026 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 52 km NW of Toyah, Texas. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 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 31.629°N, -104.203°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 18:28:03 UTC	2.4md	4 km NNE of Ponce, Puerto Rico 18.048°, -66.599°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 4 km NNE of Ponce, Puerto Rico at 18:28 UTC on May 18, 2026. At a depth of 17.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 18.048°, -66.599°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 18:06:05 UTC	4.4mb	93 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 6.081°, 126.970°	66.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:06 UTC on May 18, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 93 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines. The event originated approximately 66.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 6.081°, 126.970°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 18:02:51 UTC	2.1ml	1 km SSW of Bellflower, CA 33.870°, -118.125°	9.6 km	63	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 1 km SSW of Bellflower, CA on May 18, 2026 at 18:02 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Nearby residents submitted 63 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The hypocenter lay at 9.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 33.870°N, -118.125°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 17:28:55 UTC	2.3ml	40 km SE of Goldfield, Nevada 37.435°, -116.936°	11.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 40 km SE of Goldfield, Nevada on May 18, 2026, with origin time 17:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 11.3 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 37.435°N, -116.936°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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 17:07:20 UTC	2.1ml	16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.285°, -119.123°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:07 UTC on May 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 7.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 39.285°, -119.123°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 17:05:22 UTC	2.3ml	18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.281°, -119.106°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 17:05 UTC on May 18, 2026. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.281°, -119.106°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 17:04:28 UTC	4.6mb	126 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.792°, 143.402°	17.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 126 km E of Miyako, Japan on May 18, 2026 at 17:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 17.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.792°, 143.402°. 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.
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 16:45:52 UTC	2.4ml	6 km E of Big Lake, Alaska 61.522°, -149.833°	33.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 6 km E of Big Lake, Alaska on May 18, 2026, with origin time 16:45 UTC. The event originated approximately 33.7 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 61.522°, -149.833°. 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.

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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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