Earthquakes on May 29, 2026: 219 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
4 days ago 2026-05-29 23:21:04 UTC	2.7ml	35 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 31.604°, -103.957°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 35 km NNW of Toyah, Texas on May 29, 2026, with origin time 23:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 31.604°, -103.957°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 23:17:03 UTC	4.8mb	116 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.983°, 147.732°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 116 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at 23:17 UTC on May 29, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -2.983°, 147.732°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 23:06:49 UTC	2.2md	3 km SW of Tahoe Vista, CA 39.222°, -120.081°	5.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 3 km SW of Tahoe Vista, CA at 23:06 UTC. At a depth of 5.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.222°, -120.081°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 23:03:34 UTC	2.1md	2 km WSW of Maricao, Puerto Rico 18.174°, -67.001°	22.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 2 km WSW of Maricao, Puerto Rico on May 29, 2026 at 23:03 UTC. At a depth of 22.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.174°N, -67.001°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 22:56:30 UTC	4.5mb	46 km ESE of Witherlea, New Zealand -41.761°, 174.417°	16.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 46 km ESE of Witherlea, New Zealand with origin time 22:56 UTC on May 29, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 16.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -41.761°, 174.417°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 22:13:22 UTC	2.0md	6 km W of Cobb, CA 38.831°, -122.790°	1.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 6 km W of Cobb, CA on May 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC. At a depth of just 1.6 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: 38.831°, -122.790°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 21:21:44 UTC	5.2mww	central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 0.907°, -29.181°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on May 29, 2026 at 21:21 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 0.907°N, -29.181°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 20:39:00 UTC	2.0ml	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.691°, -104.301°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico with origin time 20:39 UTC on May 29, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 7.3 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 31.691°, -104.301°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 20:32:38 UTC	3.4ml	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.693°, -104.299°	7.4 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 20:32 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. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 4.3, classified as moderate shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.693°, -104.299°. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 20:22:17 UTC	2.0ml	9 km SE of Enterprise, Nevada 35.968°, -115.163°	0.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 29, 2026 at 20:22 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 9 km SE of Enterprise, Nevada. At a depth of just 0.0 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. Geolocation places the event at 35.968°N, -115.163°E. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 20:01:52 UTC	2.6ml	7 km ENE of Ferndale, Washington 48.872°, -122.494°	20.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 7 km ENE of Ferndale, Washington with origin time 20:01 UTC on May 29, 2026. The event originated approximately 20.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 48.872°, -122.494°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 20:01:01 UTC	2.1md	4 km E of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 17.997°, -66.672°	13.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 4 km E of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico came in on May 29, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 17.997°N, -66.672°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 19:54:24 UTC	4.4mb	74 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia 1.588°, 128.661°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 74 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia at 19:54 UTC on May 29, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 1.588°, 128.661°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 19:44:06 UTC	2.4ml	14 km NNW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska 61.756°, -149.661°	29.2 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 14 km NNW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska on May 29, 2026, with origin time 19:44 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 29.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.756°N, -149.661°E. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 19:18:21 UTC	3.2mb	98 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.507°, -159.941°	35.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 98 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on May 29, 2026, with origin time 19:18 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.9, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 54.507°, -159.941°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 19:17:03 UTC	2.1ml	11 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.357°, -155.850°	21.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 11 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii on May 29, 2026, with origin time 19:17 UTC. The event originated approximately 21.7 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 19.357°, -155.850°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 17:42:51 UTC	2.0md	7 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.907°, -66.930°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 7 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico at 17:42 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. At a depth of 9.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.907°N, -66.930°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 17:03:33 UTC	2.1ml	25 km S of Westbrook, Texas 32.129°, -101.039°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 25 km S of Westbrook, Texas with origin time 17:03 UTC on May 29, 2026. The event originated approximately 6.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.129°, -101.039°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 16:47:49 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.983°, 179.789°	499.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 16:47 UTC. At 499.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -24.983°, 179.789°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 16:13:44 UTC	2.1md	1 km WSW of Rohnert Park, CA 38.337°, -122.712°	7.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
May 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km WSW of Rohnert Park, CA, logged at 16:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.8 km depth. Coordinates: 38.337°, -122.712°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 16:05:58 UTC	5.2mb	250 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.057°, 159.512°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 250 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia with origin time 16:05 UTC on May 29, 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: 50.057°, 159.512°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 15:48:28 UTC	2.1ml	32 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska 56.441°, -157.949°	98.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 32 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska at 15:48 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 98.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 56.441°, -157.949°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 15:33:45 UTC	3.4ml	254 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.145°, -149.085°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 15:33 UTC on May 29, 2026, a magnitude 3.4 tremor occurred 254 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. 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 56.145°, -149.085°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 15:20:29 UTC	4.2mb	234 km WNW of Naha, Japan 26.922°, 125.464°	230.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 234 km WNW of Naha, Japan on May 29, 2026 at 15:20 UTC. The event originated approximately 230.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 26.922°, 125.464°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 14:36:55 UTC	4.1mb	32 km ENE of Mesariá, Greece 36.497°, 25.789°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 32 km ENE of Mesariá, Greece, logged at 14:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 36.497°N, 25.789°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 14:34:43 UTC	4.9mb	56 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia -3.500°, 122.346°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:34 UTC on May 29, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 56 km NNW of Kendari, Indonesia. 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. Geolocation places the event at -3.500°N, 122.346°E. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 14:01:19 UTC	2.3ml	98 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.740°, -167.442°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 29, 2026 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 98 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska. At a depth of just 1.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 52.740°, -167.442°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 14:00:55 UTC	2.6ml	91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.549°, -160.109°	0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 29, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 54.549°N, -160.109°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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 13:56:57 UTC	4.0mb	94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.533°, -160.011°	40.6 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 94 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on May 29, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.3 (weak). At a depth of 40.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.533°, -160.011°. 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.
4 days ago 2026-05-29 13:56:24 UTC	2.5ml	48 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.030°, -149.491°	81.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 48 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska at 13:56 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 81.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 63.030°N, -149.491°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.

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 29, 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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