Earthquakes on May 19, 2026: 195 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
21 hours ago 2026-05-19 23:40:09 UTC	4.7mb	44 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran 27.202°, 55.834°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 44 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 27.202°N, 55.834°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.
22 hours ago 2026-05-19 23:15:54 UTC	2.2ml	13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.809°, -98.990°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas, logged at 23:15 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 28.809°, -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.
22 hours ago 2026-05-19 23:14:38 UTC	2.5md	6 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CA 39.457°, -122.946°	5.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
May 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 6 km N of Lake Pillsbury, CA, logged at 23:14 UTC. At a depth of 5.2 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 39.457°N, -122.946°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
22 hours ago 2026-05-19 23:11:56 UTC	4.5mb	25 km NW of Takayama, Japan 36.286°, 137.040°	262.4 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 262.4 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 36.286°, 137.040°. 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.
22 hours ago 2026-05-19 23:08:17 UTC	2.1ml	18 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii 19.036°, -155.403°	36.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii, logged at 23:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 36.0 km depth. 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.
23 hours ago 2026-05-19 22:23:42 UTC	2.7ml	8 km ENE of El Centro, CA 32.807°, -115.471°	15.9 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 8 km ENE of El Centro, CA. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 15.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 32.807°N, -115.471°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.
23 hours ago 2026-05-19 22:00:19 UTC	2.0ml	27 km SSW of Tenakee Springs, Alaska 57.562°, -135.415°	5.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 27 km SSW of Tenakee Springs, Alaska at 22:00 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. Coordinates: 57.562°, -135.415°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
23 hours ago 2026-05-19 21:44:22 UTC	2.3ml	10 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming 42.733°, -111.105°	0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming with origin time 21:44 UTC on May 19, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 42.733°, -111.105°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 21:29:59 UTC	4.1mb	77 km E of Vallenar, Chile -28.513°, -69.971°	106.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 77 km E of Vallenar, Chile on May 19, 2026 at 21:29 UTC. The event originated approximately 106.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -28.513°, -69.971°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 20:40:43 UTC	5.0mww	35 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan 40.271°, 63.086°	10.0 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 35 km WNW 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 (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.271°, 63.086°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 19:42:29 UTC	2.7ml	4 km W of Manhattan Beach, CA 33.882°, -118.451°	10.6 km	105	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 4 km W of Manhattan Beach, CA at 19:42 UTC. The USGS received 105 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. Geolocation places the event at 33.882°N, -118.451°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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 19:32:53 UTC	4.5mb	31 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia 1.925°, 128.218°	104.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 31 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia at 19:32 UTC. At a depth of 104.2 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 1.925°N, 128.218°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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 19:06:00 UTC	2.1ml	44 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.619°, -104.096°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 18:41:24 UTC	2.0ml	40 km N of Valdez, Alaska 61.490°, -146.434°	17.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 18:41 UTC on May 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 40 km N of Valdez, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 17.5 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 61.490°, -146.434°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
1 day ago 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 →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 18:23 UTC on May 19, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 61.6 km depth. 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.
1 day ago 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 86 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on May 19, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 53.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 17:57:54 UTC	5.8mww	20 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru -14.207°, -75.517°	56.5 km	27	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. 27 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.9 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 56.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -14.207°, -75.517°. 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.
1 day ago 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 →
At 17:57 UTC on May 19, 2026, a magnitude 3.4 tremor occurred 90 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 51.4 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 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.
1 day ago 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 93 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on May 19, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 18.998°, -64.243°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 17:42:56 UTC	4.5mb	21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan 38.125°, 68.983°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:42 UTC on May 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 21 km SSW of Yovon, Tajikistan. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 38.125°, 68.983°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 17:42:45 UTC	2.7ml	164 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 61.021°, -139.928°	16.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 164 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on May 19, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. At a depth of 16.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.021°, -139.928°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 17:27:51 UTC	2.3ml	1 km NW of Healy, Alaska 63.869°, -148.989°	116.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 1 km NW of Healy, Alaska at 17:27 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 116.7 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.869°, -148.989°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 16:41:58 UTC	3.4md	82 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.043°, -64.565°	58.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake 82 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 16:41 UTC on May 19, 2026. At a depth of 58.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.043°N, -64.565°E. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 16:37:20 UTC	3.4md	91 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.139°, -65.176°	29.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 91 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 16:37 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.6 km depth. Coordinates: 19.139°, -65.176°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 16:02:56 UTC	2.8ml	8 km WSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska 57.524°, -154.123°	52.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 8 km WSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska came in on May 19, 2026 at 16:02 UTC. At a depth of 52.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 57.524°N, -154.123°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 15:36:59 UTC	2.3md	22 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.287°, -124.544°	18.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 22 km W of Petrolia, CA came in on May 19, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.287°N, -124.544°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 15:34:02 UTC	2.3ml	1 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.209°, -155.463°	34.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 1 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii on May 19, 2026, with origin time 15:34 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 34.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.209°, -155.463°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 14:55:57 UTC	2.5ml	3 km S of Salcha, Alaska 64.494°, -146.898°	6.8 km	5	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 3 km S of Salcha, Alaska on May 19, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 64.494°, -146.898°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 14:44:28 UTC	2.4md	66 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.535°, -64.199°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 66 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on May 19, 2026, with origin time 14:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 14.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 18.535°, -64.199°. 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.
1 day ago 2026-05-19 14:18:39 UTC	4.8mww	13 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.847°, 168.259°	62.1 km	8	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 13 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at 14:18 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (8) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 62.1 km depth. The epicenter is at -17.847°, 168.259°. 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.

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 19, 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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