Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 23:41:45 UTC	4.3mb	48 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran 27.242°, 55.793°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 48 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.7 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 27.242°, 55.793°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 23:40:10 UTC	4.7mb	46 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran 27.245°, 55.811°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 46 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran came in on May 19, 2026 at 23:40 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 27.245°N, 55.811°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 23:27:30 UTC	3.0ml	169 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.103°, -170.943°	11.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 169 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on May 19, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.103°, -170.943°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 23:15:54 UTC	2.2ml	13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.809°, -98.990°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 19, 2026, with origin time 23:15 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 6.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.809°, -98.990°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 23:14:38 UTC	2.3md	5 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CA 39.456°, -122.946°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 5 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CA. The hypocenter lay at 5.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.456°, -122.946°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 23:11:56 UTC	4.5mb	25 km NW of Takayama, Japan 36.315°, 137.077°	262.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 25 km NW of Takayama, Japan with origin time 23:11 UTC on May 19, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 262.1 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 36.315°, 137.077°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 23:08:17 UTC	2.1ml	18 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii 19.036°, -155.403°	36.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii came in on May 19, 2026 at 23:08 UTC. At a depth of 36.0 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 19.036°N, -155.403°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 22:51:58 UTC	2.4ml	73 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.240°, -176.952°	24.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 73 km SSW of Adak, Alaska at 22:51 UTC. At a depth of 24.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.240°N, -176.952°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 22:38:47 UTC	2.9ml	222 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.710°, -179.845°	89.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 222 km W of Adak, Alaska with origin time 22:38 UTC on May 19, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 89.5 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 51.710°N, -179.845°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 22:23:42 UTC	2.5ml	8 km W of Holtville, CA 32.812°, -115.469°	15.8 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 8 km W of Holtville, CA at 22:23 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.812°, -115.469°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 22:13:10 UTC	4.2mb	158 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga -17.988°, -175.316°	228.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 158 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga with origin time 22:13 UTC on May 19, 2026. The event originated approximately 228.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -17.988°N, -175.316°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 21:59:59 UTC	2.3ml	50 km NNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska 58.612°, -136.670°	1.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 50 km NNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska on May 19, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. At a depth of just 1.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 58.612°, -136.670°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 21:55:49 UTC	3.6ml	Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 50.156°, -179.960°	10.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska at 21:55 UTC on May 19, 2026. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.6, classified as light shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 50.156°, -179.960°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 21:44:22 UTC	2.3ml	10 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming 42.733°, -111.105°	0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming, logged at 21:44 UTC. At a depth of just 0.6 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 42.733°N, -111.105°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 21:29:59 UTC	4.1mb	79 km E of Vallenar, Chile -28.529°, -69.953°	108.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 79 km E of Vallenar, Chile on May 19, 2026, with origin time 21:29 UTC. The event originated approximately 108.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -28.529°, -69.953°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 20:45:59 UTC	2.0md	7 km ENE of Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA 37.004°, -119.805°	-0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 7 km ENE of Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA on May 19, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. At a depth of just -0.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 37.004°, -119.805°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 20:40:43 UTC	4.9mww	37 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan 40.327°, 63.094°	10.0 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 37 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan with origin time 20:40 UTC on May 19, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (5) 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: 40.327°, 63.094°. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 19:42:29 UTC	2.7ml	4 km W of Manhattan Beach, CA 33.882°, -118.451°	10.6 km	106	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 4 km W of Manhattan Beach, CA, logged at 19:42 UTC. The USGS received 106 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 33.882°, -118.451°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 19:32:57 UTC	4.5mb	33 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia 1.920°, 128.247°	139.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 33 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia at 19:32 UTC. At a depth of 139.1 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 1.920°N, 128.247°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 19:06:00 UTC	2.1ml	44 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.619°, -104.096°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 19:06 UTC on May 19, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 5.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.619°, -104.096°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 18:41:24 UTC	2.0ml	40 km N of Valdez, Alaska 61.496°, -146.427°	16.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 40 km N of Valdez, Alaska with origin time 18:41 UTC on May 19, 2026. The event originated approximately 16.8 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 61.496°, -146.427°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 18:31:28 UTC	4.3mb	298 km S of Taliwang, Indonesia -11.442°, 116.984°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 298 km S of Taliwang, Indonesia on May 19, 2026 at 18:31 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. The epicenter is at -11.442°, 116.984°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 18:23:07 UTC	2.9md	81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.976°, -64.417°	61.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 18:23 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 61.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 18.976°, -64.417°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 18:20:53 UTC	3.2md	86 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.974°, -64.327°	53.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 86 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on May 19, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 53.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.974°, -64.327°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 17:57:54 UTC	5.8mww	20 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru -14.192°, -75.506°	63.3 km	28	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 20 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru. 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 19, 2026. 28 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.7 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 63.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -14.192°, -75.506°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 17:57:26 UTC	3.4md	90 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.000°, -64.294°	51.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place 90 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on May 19, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 51.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.000°, -64.294°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 17:47:37 UTC	4.1md	93 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.998°, -64.243°	57.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 93 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 17:47 UTC on May 19, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of 57.0 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 18.998°N, -64.243°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 17:42:55 UTC	4.4mb	18 km ENE of Abdurahmoni Jomí, Tajikistan 38.032°, 68.985°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 18 km ENE of Abdurahmoni Jomí, Tajikistan on May 19, 2026, with origin time 17:42 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 38.032°N, 68.985°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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 17:42:45 UTC	2.7ml	159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.103°, -140.033°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska came in on May 19, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.103°, -140.033°. 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.
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 17:29:08 UTC	4.2mb	15 km NNE of Tatsugō, Japan 28.575°, 129.677°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 15 km NNE of Tatsugō, Japan at 17:29 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 28.575°, 129.677°. 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.

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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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