Earthquakes on May 21, 2026: 190 Worldwide, Largest M4.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
6 days ago 2026-05-21 22:57:51 UTC	2.5ml	12 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska 60.558°, -151.510°	75.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 12 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska, logged at 22:57 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 75.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 60.558°, -151.510°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-21 22:44:58 UTC	2.2ml	12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.823°, -98.997°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 22:44 UTC on May 21, 2026. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 28.823°, -98.997°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 22:01:58 UTC	2.3ml	6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX 32.374°, -115.258°	10.9 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX with origin time 22:01 UTC on May 21, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.374°, -115.258°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 22:01:22 UTC	3.0ml	79 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.665°, -177.742°	79.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 79 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on May 21, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. The event originated approximately 79.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 51.665°, -177.742°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 21:53:41 UTC	2.2ml	10 km SSE of Princeton, Canada 49.361°, -120.480°	-0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:53 UTC on May 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 10 km SSE of Princeton, Canada. 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: 49.361°, -120.480°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 21:32:38 UTC	2.0ml	50 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.927°, -140.202°	4.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 50 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:32 UTC on May 21, 2026. At a depth of just 4.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 59.927°, -140.202°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 21:02:00 UTC	2.0ml	14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.803°, -98.984°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 21, 2026, with origin time 21:02 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 7.3 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 28.803°, -98.984°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 20:58:26 UTC	2.3md	5 km SSW of Moscow, Idaho 46.681°, -117.025°	-0.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 5 km SSW of Moscow, Idaho on May 21, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. At just -0.8 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: 46.681°, -117.025°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 20:53:16 UTC	2.7ml	1 km N of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.219°, -155.478°	31.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 1 km N of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 20:53 UTC on May 21, 2026. The event originated approximately 31.9 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 19.219°N, -155.478°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 19:28:39 UTC	3.1md	63 km E of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands 17.710°, -64.109°	40.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 63 km E of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands on May 21, 2026, with origin time 19:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 40.8 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 17.710°N, -64.109°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 19:00:10 UTC	3.9mw	62 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.377°, -125.011°	10.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 21, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 62 km W of Petrolia, CA. A small number of nearby observers (3) 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. Geolocation places the event at 40.377°N, -125.011°E. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 18:24:34 UTC	2.3ml	19 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas 28.634°, -98.224°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 19 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas came in on May 21, 2026 at 18:24 UTC. At a depth of just 4.6 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 28.634°N, -98.224°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 17:51:51 UTC	3.1md	104 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.199°, -64.392°	40.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 104 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 17:51 UTC on May 21, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 40.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 19.199°, -64.392°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 17:28:53 UTC	2.2ml	14 km NE of Milford, Utah 38.506°, -112.915°	2.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 14 km NE of Milford, Utah on May 21, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. At a depth of just 2.8 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. The epicenter is at 38.506°, -112.915°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 16:46:54 UTC	2.7ml	15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.799°, -98.980°	8.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 16:46 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 8.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.799°, -98.980°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 16:45:56 UTC	4.7mb	104 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 5.642°, 126.783°	135.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 104 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines on May 21, 2026 at 16:45 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 135.7 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 5.642°N, 126.783°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 16:43:09 UTC	2.1ml	2 km E of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.359°, -149.933°	38.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:43 UTC on May 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 2 km E of Point MacKenzie, Alaska. The event originated approximately 38.5 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 61.359°, -149.933°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 16:39:49 UTC	4.1mb	220 km WNW of Larapinta, Australia -22.876°, 131.865°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 220 km WNW of Larapinta, Australia came in on May 21, 2026 at 16:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -22.876°N, 131.865°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 15:46:08 UTC	2.3ml	14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.806°, -98.977°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 21, 2026 at 15:46 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 7.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.806°, -98.977°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 15:39:15 UTC	3.0ml	24 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 32.959°, -115.857°	14.6 km	9	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 24 km WSW of Westmorland, CA came in on May 21, 2026 at 15:39 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 14.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.959°, -115.857°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 15:33:13 UTC	3.5ml	160 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.085°, -178.567°	10.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 160 km SW of Adak, Alaska with origin time 15:33 UTC on May 21, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.7 (light). 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. The epicenter is at 51.085°, -178.567°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 14:16:19 UTC	2.1ml	27 km NW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska 62.083°, -147.605°	27.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 27 km NW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska at 14:16 UTC on May 21, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 27.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 62.083°N, -147.605°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 14:15:36 UTC	2.1ml	17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.285°, -119.115°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 14:15 UTC. At a depth of 8.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.285°, -119.115°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 14:11:38 UTC	2.0ml	36 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska 62.788°, -150.450°	79.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 36 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska came in on May 21, 2026 at 14:11 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 79.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 62.788°N, -150.450°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 13:46:08 UTC	2.4ml	41 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.215°, -156.980°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 41 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska at 13:46 UTC. At a depth of 8.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 57.215°, -156.980°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 13:07:55 UTC	2.0ml	69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.240°, -150.499°	120.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska on May 21, 2026 at 13:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 120.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 63.240°, -150.499°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 12:35:58 UTC	2.0ml	44 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.619°, -104.100°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 12:35 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.619°, -104.100°. 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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 12:27:09 UTC	2.2ml	55 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.353°, -152.025°	33.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 55 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska on May 21, 2026, with origin time 12:27 UTC. The event originated approximately 33.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 58.353°N, -152.025°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 12:06:30 UTC	2.0ml	40 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska 61.702°, -151.856°	99.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 21, 2026 at 12:06 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 40 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska. The event originated approximately 99.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 61.702°N, -151.856°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.
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 11:56:57 UTC	2.1ml	95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.396°, -139.552°	0.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on May 21, 2026, with origin time 11:56 UTC. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 0.9 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: 60.396°, -139.552°. 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.

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 21, 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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