Earthquakes on May 26, 2026: 203 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 23:59:57 UTC	2.0ml	24 km SSW of Hope, Alaska 60.733°, -149.872°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:59 UTC on May 26, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 24 km SSW of Hope, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.733°, -149.872°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 23:59:37 UTC	2.1md	3 km WNW of San Luis Obispo, CA 35.299°, -120.691°	0.8 km	7	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 3 km WNW of San Luis Obispo, CA on May 26, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. At a depth of just 0.8 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 (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Coordinates: 35.299°, -120.691°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 23:52:39 UTC	2.1ml	7 km NE of Fall City, Washington 47.614°, -121.812°	15.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 7 km NE of Fall City, Washington on May 26, 2026 at 23:52 UTC. At a depth of 15.9 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 47.614°N, -121.812°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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 23:48:06 UTC	2.9ml	99 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 57.008°, -155.804°	59.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 99 km W of Akhiok, Alaska on May 26, 2026 at 23:48 UTC. The event originated approximately 59.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 57.008°, -155.804°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 23:13:58 UTC	2.3md	27 km NE of Viola, CA 40.682°, -121.442°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 27 km NE of Viola, CA at 23:13 UTC on May 26, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 40.682°N, -121.442°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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 23:08:05 UTC	2.1ml	16 km ENE of Denali Park, Alaska 63.775°, -148.602°	95.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 16 km ENE of Denali Park, Alaska with origin time 23:08 UTC on May 26, 2026. The event originated approximately 95.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 63.775°, -148.602°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 23:00:11 UTC	2.2md	16 km SE of Whitehawk, CA 39.610°, -120.440°	-0.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 16 km SE of Whitehawk, CA on May 26, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. At a depth of just -0.8 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.610°N, -120.440°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 22:54:49 UTC	2.6ml	122 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.321°, -178.159°	9.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 122 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at 22:54 UTC on May 26, 2026. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 9.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.321°, -178.159°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 22:52:40 UTC	2.0ml	25 km SE of Lindsay, Texas 31.200°, -103.362°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 25 km SE of Lindsay, Texas at 22:52 UTC on May 26, 2026. At a depth of just 4.8 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 31.200°, -103.362°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 22:10:45 UTC	3.3ml	18 km NE of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic 19.446°, -69.436°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 18 km NE of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, logged at 22:10 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. Coordinates: 19.446°, -69.436°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 21:56:36 UTC	3.0ml	162 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.557°, -178.934°	83.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:56 UTC on May 26, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 162 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 83.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.557°N, -178.934°E. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 21:50:33 UTC	2.0md	6 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.144°, -155.489°	32.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 6 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 21:50 UTC on May 26, 2026. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 2.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 32.3 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 19.144°, -155.489°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 21:46:59 UTC	4.0mb	75 km E of Noda, Japan 40.242°, 142.691°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 75 km E of Noda, Japan with origin time 21:46 UTC on May 26, 2026. 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 40.242°N, 142.691°E. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 21:44:03 UTC	2.0ml	43 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.618°, -104.091°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas on May 26, 2026, with origin time 21:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 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 31.618°N, -104.091°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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 21:21:32 UTC	2.0ml	40 km SSW of Dry Creek, Alaska 63.308°, -144.918°	12.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 40 km SSW of Dry Creek, Alaska came in on May 26, 2026 at 21:21 UTC. At a depth of 12.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 63.308°, -144.918°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 21:15:26 UTC	2.1ml	17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.304°, -117.808°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 26, 2026 at 21:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA. The hypocenter lay at 8.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 35.304°, -117.808°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 20:35:10 UTC	4.9mb	212 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.517°, -178.763°	535.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 212 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji at 20:35 UTC on May 26, 2026. At 535.8 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -17.517°, -178.763°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 20:30:08 UTC	2.1ml	36 km SE of Mina, Nevada 38.184°, -117.787°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 26, 2026 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 36 km SE of Mina, Nevada. The event originated approximately 8.4 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 38.184°N, -117.787°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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 20:21:01 UTC	4.5mb	31 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan 38.877°, 141.978°	62.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 31 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan, logged at 20:21 UTC. At a depth of 62.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.877°, 141.978°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 20:10:31 UTC	2.4ml	30 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.520°, -104.005°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas on May 26, 2026 at 20:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.7 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 31.520°, -104.005°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 20:04:55 UTC	4.3mb	Owen Fracture Zone region 13.305°, 57.354°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region at 20:04 UTC on May 26, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 13.305°, 57.354°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 19:54:27 UTC	2.0ml	10 km W of Garden, Utah 41.880°, -111.514°	6.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 10 km W of Garden, Utah at 19:54 UTC. At a depth of 6.2 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 41.880°N, -111.514°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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 19:49:07 UTC	4.5mb	59 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia 4.145°, 97.537°	28.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 26, 2026 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 59 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 28.2 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 4.145°N, 97.537°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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 19:37:16 UTC	2.6ml	38 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska 61.783°, -151.972°	113.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 38 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska on May 26, 2026, with origin time 19:37 UTC. The event originated approximately 113.4 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 61.783°N, -151.972°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 19:25:11 UTC	5.0mb	152 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga -17.270°, -174.210°	118.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:25 UTC on May 26, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 152 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 118.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -17.270°N, -174.210°E. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 19:17:37 UTC	3.1ml	114 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.777°, -164.132°	16.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 114 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 19:17 UTC on May 26, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 16.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 53.777°, -164.132°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 19:12:31 UTC	5.4mb	180 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga -17.665°, -172.621°	10.0 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 26, 2026 at 19:12 UTC, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 180 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga. 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 26, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.0 (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 -17.665°, -172.621°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 18:56:36 UTC	5.1mb	Owen Fracture Zone region 13.001°, 57.647°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region with origin time 18:56 UTC on May 26, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 13.001°, 57.647°. 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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 18:26:34 UTC	2.3ml	59 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 31.654°, -104.540°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 59 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico with origin time 18:26 UTC on May 26, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 31.654°N, -104.540°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.
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 18:06:11 UTC	2.2md	1 km ESE of Palo Cedro, CA 40.558°, -122.227°	15.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
May 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 1 km ESE of Palo Cedro, CA, logged at 18:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.3 km depth. Coordinates: 40.558°, -122.227°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 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 26, 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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