Earthquakes on May 22, 2026: 229 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
5 days ago 2026-05-22 23:49:11 UTC	2.1md	11 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.257°, -155.382°	13.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 11 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii on May 22, 2026, with origin time 23:49 UTC. It arrived roughly 24 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 13.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.257°, -155.382°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-05-22 23:39:09 UTC	4.5mb	northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 17.171°, -46.500°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 22, 2026 at 23:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.171°N, -46.500°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-22 23:28:55 UTC	2.4ml	129 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.034°, -177.934°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 129 km SW of Adak, Alaska came in on May 22, 2026 at 23:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.034°, -177.934°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-22 23:22:27 UTC	2.7ml	73 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.327°, -169.284°	27.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 73 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 23:22 UTC. At a depth of 27.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.327°, -169.284°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-22 23:17:11 UTC	2.0ml	16 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.311°, -120.489°	-0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 16 km S of Princeton, Canada at 23:17 UTC on May 22, 2026. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 49.311°, -120.489°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-22 22:25:08 UTC	2.0ml	44 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.616°, -104.105°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas on May 22, 2026, with origin time 22:25 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 6.6 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 31.616°N, -104.105°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.
5 days ago 2026-05-22 21:47:42 UTC	2.5ml	41 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 61.476°, -146.636°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 41 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska, logged at 21:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 61.476°, -146.636°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-22 21:25:32 UTC	2.8ml	140 km SSE of Atka, Alaska 50.975°, -173.701°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 140 km SSE of Atka, Alaska, logged at 21:25 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 50.975°, -173.701°. 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.
5 days ago 2026-05-22 21:25:12 UTC	2.3ml	8 km NE of Sprague, Washington 47.346°, -117.886°	-0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 8 km NE of Sprague, Washington on May 22, 2026, with origin time 21:25 UTC. At a depth of just -0.7 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: 47.346°, -117.886°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 20:51:44 UTC	2.5ml	8 km SSW of Big Lake, Alaska 61.457°, -150.026°	44.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 22, 2026 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 8 km SSW of Big Lake, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 44.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 61.457°N, -150.026°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 20:50:22 UTC	2.5ml	12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.814°, -99.009°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 22, 2026 at 20:50 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. Coordinates: 28.814°, -99.009°. 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 2026-05-22 20:42:21 UTC	2.0ml	17 km E of Pleasanton, Texas 28.942°, -98.302°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 17 km E of Pleasanton, Texas came in on May 22, 2026 at 20:42 UTC. At a depth of 8.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.942°, -98.302°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 20:39:20 UTC	2.0ml	95 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.835°, -141.329°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 95 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska on May 22, 2026 at 20:39 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 59.835°, -141.329°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 20:31:08 UTC	3.4ml	115 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.064°, -169.766°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 22, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 115 km SSW of Nikolski, 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. Coordinates: 52.064°, -169.766°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 20:15:14 UTC	3.9mb	170 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.421°, -171.734°	9.6 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 170 km E of Atka, Alaska on May 22, 2026, with origin time 20:15 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.6 — considered weak. The hypocenter lay at 9.6 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 52.421°N, -171.734°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC	4.2mwr	170 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.389°, -171.724°	10.3 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 170 km E of Atka, Alaska at 20:10 UTC on May 22, 2026. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 5.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.0 (light). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 52.389°, -171.724°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 19:57:17 UTC	3.5ml	181 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.506°, -171.591°	17.6 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 seismic event took place 181 km E of Atka, Alaska on May 22, 2026 at 19:57 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 5.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.6 (weak). The event originated approximately 17.6 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 52.506°, -171.591°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 19:55:58 UTC	2.2ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.550°, -139.974°	6.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 19:55 UTC on May 22, 2026. The event originated approximately 6.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.550°, -139.974°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 19:45:59 UTC	3.3ml	9 km NNE of Truckee, CA 39.404°, -120.135°	11.3 km	48	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA on May 22, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 48 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.7 (weak). At a depth of 11.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.404°, -120.135°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 19:45:08 UTC	2.4md	11 km NNE of Truckee, CA 39.412°, -120.122°	0.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 11 km NNE of Truckee, CA on May 22, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 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 just 0.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 39.412°, -120.122°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 19:44:55 UTC	2.6ml	10 km NNE of Truckee, CA 39.406°, -120.138°	5.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 10 km NNE of Truckee, CA at 19:44 UTC on May 22, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.5 km depth. Coordinates: 39.406°, -120.138°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 19:32:14 UTC	4.8mb	45 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea -6.676°, 147.405°	70.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 45 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea came in on May 22, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 70.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -6.676°N, 147.405°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 19:31:28 UTC	2.4ml	112 km SSE of Chenega, Alaska 59.107°, -147.369°	32.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 112 km SSE of Chenega, Alaska, logged at 19:31 UTC. At a depth of 32.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 59.107°N, -147.369°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 19:30:38 UTC	5.3mww	156 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands -10.748°, 164.365°	10.0 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 156 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands at 19:30 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.3 (light). It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. 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. The epicenter is at -10.748°, 164.365°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 17:16:27 UTC	5.1mb	296 km NW of Nagqu, China 33.608°, 90.147°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:16 UTC on May 22, 2026, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred 296 km NW of Nagqu, China. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 33.608°N, 90.147°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 17:11:59 UTC	2.1ml	31 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.528°, -104.006°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 17:11 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.528°, -104.006°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 16:53:58 UTC	4.6mb	40 km ENE of Kuji, Japan 40.305°, 142.220°	61.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 40 km ENE of Kuji, Japan, logged at 16:53 UTC. At a depth of 61.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.305°, 142.220°. 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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 16:37:25 UTC	2.1ml	5 km WSW of Ugashik, Alaska 57.501°, -157.478°	133.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 22, 2026 at 16:37 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 5 km WSW of Ugashik, Alaska. The event originated approximately 133.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 57.501°N, -157.478°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 16:25:18 UTC	4.4mb	172 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.255°, 155.161°	82.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 172 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 16:25 UTC. At a depth of 82.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 49.255°N, 155.161°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.
6 days ago 2026-05-22 16:18:09 UTC	2.9ml	10 km N of Stillwater, Oklahoma 36.211°, -97.067°	8.3 km	9	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 10 km N of Stillwater, Oklahoma on May 22, 2026 at 16:18 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 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 36.211°N, -97.067°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.

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 22, 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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