Earthquakes on May 24, 2026: 224 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 23:51:58 UTC	2.1ml	44 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 61.464°, -146.807°	23.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 44 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska came in on May 24, 2026 at 23:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 23.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.464°N, -146.807°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 23:49:48 UTC	2.3ml	11 km SSE of San Pedro, CA 33.650°, -118.236°	2.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 11 km SSE of San Pedro, CA on May 24, 2026 at 23:49 UTC. At a depth of just 2.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 33.650°, -118.236°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 23:49:17 UTC	4.1mb	173 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga -18.788°, -175.630°	277.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 173 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga on May 24, 2026 at 23:49 UTC. At a depth of 277.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -18.788°, -175.630°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 23:43:09 UTC	2.5md	27 km SSE of Kettleman City, CA 35.789°, -119.844°	6.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 27 km SSE of Kettleman City, CA with origin time 23:43 UTC on May 24, 2026. The event originated approximately 6.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 35.789°, -119.844°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 23:25:17 UTC	4.1mwr	53 km W of Ovalle, Chile -30.633°, -71.758°	27.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 53 km W of Ovalle, Chile with origin time 23:25 UTC on May 24, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 27.8 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 -30.633°N, -71.758°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 22:40:30 UTC	2.2ml	90 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.199°, -140.695°	10.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 24, 2026 at 22:40 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 90 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 10.1 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 60.199°, -140.695°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 21:37:50 UTC	4.4mb	71 km NNE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) 24.192°, 94.782°	116.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 71 km NNE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) with origin time 21:37 UTC on May 24, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 116.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 24.192°, 94.782°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 20:37:31 UTC	2.0md	0 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.198°, -155.480°	27.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 20:37 UTC on May 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 0 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 27.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.198°, -155.480°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 19:23:53 UTC	2.3ml	5 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma 34.422°, -97.464°	5.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 5 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma, logged at 19:23 UTC. At a depth of 5.3 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 34.422°N, -97.464°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 19:15:08 UTC	4.6mb	southeast Indian Ridge -42.154°, 88.530°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake near southeast Indian Ridge at 19:15 UTC on May 24, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -42.154°, 88.530°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 18:57:10 UTC	2.2md	1 km NNE of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico 18.035°, -66.787°	15.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 1 km NNE of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on May 24, 2026 at 18:57 UTC. At a depth of 15.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.035°N, -66.787°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 18:55:14 UTC	3.1ml	60 km N of Petersville, Alaska 63.034°, -150.921°	124.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 60 km N of Petersville, Alaska, logged at 18:55 UTC. At a depth of 124.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 63.034°, -150.921°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 18:54:12 UTC	2.3ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.568°, -139.720°	0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 24, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 60.568°, -139.720°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 18:00:57 UTC	4.0mb	3 km W of Fussa, Japan 35.741°, 139.281°	148.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 3 km W of Fussa, Japan at 18:00 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 148.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 35.741°, 139.281°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 17:57:39 UTC	2.3ml	6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX 32.368°, -115.258°	3.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX came in on May 24, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 3.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 32.368°, -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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 17:49:41 UTC	2.1ml	57 km WNW of Stevens Village, Alaska 66.127°, -150.332°	0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 57 km WNW of Stevens Village, Alaska on May 24, 2026 at 17:49 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. Coordinates: 66.127°, -150.332°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 17:31:11 UTC	4.2mb	West Chile Rise -38.048°, -93.956°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place near West Chile Rise on May 24, 2026 at 17:31 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -38.048°, -93.956°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 17:24:27 UTC	3.1ml	6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX 32.372°, -115.257°	11.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX on May 24, 2026 at 17:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 11.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 32.372°N, -115.257°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 17:03:10 UTC	2.0ml	13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.807°, -98.997°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 24, 2026, with origin time 17:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.8 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 28.807°N, -98.997°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 16:48:41 UTC	5.5mww	10 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines 9.300°, 126.284°	34.0 km	11	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 24, 2026 at 16:48 UTC, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 10 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 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 24, 2026. 11 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 34.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 9.300°, 126.284°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 16:37:54 UTC	3.9mb	172 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.401°, -171.694°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 172 km E of Atka, Alaska at 16:37 UTC on May 24, 2026. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.8 — considered weak. 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. Geolocation places the event at 52.401°N, -171.694°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 16:37:53 UTC	3.9ml	179 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.362°, -171.585°	3.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 179 km E of Atka, Alaska on May 24, 2026, with origin time 16:37 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.8, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of just 3.0 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: 52.362°, -171.585°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 16:16:06 UTC	4.4mb	42 km NW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica 10.594°, -86.083°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 42 km NW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica at 16:16 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 10.594°N, -86.083°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 15:33:13 UTC	4.9mb	111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.022°, 126.043°	49.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 111 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia with origin time 15:33 UTC on May 24, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 49.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.022°, 126.043°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 15:17:19 UTC	4.6mb	35 km ESE of Inarajan Village, Guam 13.097°, 145.021°	63.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 35 km ESE of Inarajan Village, Guam on May 24, 2026, with origin time 15:17 UTC. The event originated approximately 63.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 13.097°, 145.021°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 14:45:26 UTC	4.3mb	69 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico 15.603°, -94.656°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 69 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico at 14:45 UTC on May 24, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 15.603°, -94.656°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 14:05:12 UTC	2.8ml	124 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.317°, -159.706°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:05 UTC on May 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 124 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.317°N, -159.706°E. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 13:33:49 UTC	2.0ml	93 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.102°, -167.087°	25.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 93 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska came in on May 24, 2026 at 13:33 UTC. At a depth of 25.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.102°, -167.087°. 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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 13:19:59 UTC	4.7mb	250 km SW of Houma, Tonga -22.668°, -177.118°	203.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 13:19 UTC on May 24, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 203.0 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 -22.668°N, -177.118°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.
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 13:19:05 UTC	5.1mb	33 km ENE of La Paz, Philippines 9.138°, 126.522°	53.2 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 33 km ENE of La Paz, Philippines on May 24, 2026 at 13:19 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 53.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 9.138°N, 126.522°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.

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 24, 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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