Earthquakes on May 30, 2026: 151 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2 days ago 2026-05-30 23:58:58 UTC	2.1ml	20 km WSW of Circleville, Utah 38.086°, -112.481°	-0.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 20 km WSW of Circleville, Utah at 23:58 UTC on May 30, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.086°N, -112.481°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.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 22:45:51 UTC	5.0mb	81 km SE of Lae, Papua New Guinea -7.297°, 147.454°	68.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 81 km SE of Lae, Papua New Guinea on May 30, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 68.9 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 -7.297°N, 147.454°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.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 22:10:34 UTC	2.3md	2 km ESE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico 18.020°, -67.146°	14.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 30, 2026 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 2 km ESE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 14.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 18.020°N, -67.146°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.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 22:07:42 UTC	3.0md	3 km SSE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico 18.004°, -67.153°	13.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:07 UTC on May 30, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 3 km SSE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 13.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 18.004°, -67.153°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 21:34:48 UTC	2.1ml	6 km W of Summit, Oklahoma 35.668°, -95.497°	19.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 6 km W of Summit, Oklahoma on May 30, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 19.5 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 35.668°, -95.497°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 21:32:09 UTC	2.5md	22 km SSW of King City, CA 36.037°, -121.238°	9.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 22 km SSW of King City, CA at 21:32 UTC on May 30, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.9 km depth. Coordinates: 36.037°, -121.238°. 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.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 21:27:25 UTC	5.6mww	137 km SSE of Oistins, Barbados 11.908°, -59.103°	35.0 km	22	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 30, 2026 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 137 km SSE of Oistins, Barbados. 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 30, 2026. 22 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 11.908°, -59.103°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 21:15:59 UTC	4.9mb	24 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan 38.356°, 73.822°	131.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:15 UTC on May 30, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 24 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 131.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 38.356°N, 73.822°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.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 21:14:23 UTC	2.4ml	11 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.352°, -120.484°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 11 km S of Princeton, Canada came in on May 30, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. 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 49.352°N, -120.484°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.
2 days ago 2026-05-30 20:33:02 UTC	2.1ml	4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.167°, -155.495°	31.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii on May 30, 2026, with origin time 20:33 UTC. The event originated approximately 31.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.167°N, -155.495°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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 17:42:15 UTC	3.0md	6 km SW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 17.947°, -66.752°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 6 km SW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico on May 30, 2026, with origin time 17:42 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 17.947°, -66.752°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 17:40:58 UTC	2.1ml	27 km WNW of Boulder Town, Utah 38.034°, -111.687°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 27 km WNW of Boulder Town, Utah came in on May 30, 2026 at 17:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.4 km depth. Coordinates: 38.034°, -111.687°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 17:40:40 UTC	4.1mb	20 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.685°, 70.884°	131.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 20 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan at 17:40 UTC on May 30, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 131.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 36.685°, 70.884°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 17:01:45 UTC	2.1ml	19 km WNW of Orangeville, Utah 39.274°, -111.275°	0.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:01 UTC on May 30, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 19 km WNW of Orangeville, Utah. At a depth of just 0.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 39.274°, -111.275°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 16:58:55 UTC	2.4md	5 km SSE of Friendsville, Tennessee 35.712°, -84.113°	8.7 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 5 km SSE of Friendsville, Tennessee on May 30, 2026 at 16:58 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 8.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 35.712°, -84.113°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 15:26:41 UTC	2.3ml	8 km W of Susitna, Alaska 61.553°, -150.680°	52.9 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
May 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 8 km W of Susitna, Alaska, logged at 15:26 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 52.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 61.553°, -150.680°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 14:54:07 UTC	3.6md	85 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.068°, -64.563°	25.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 30, 2026 at 14:54 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 85 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hypocenter lay at 25.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 19.068°, -64.563°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 14:37:21 UTC	2.0ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.652°, -104.417°	4.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 30, 2026, with origin time 14:37 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.5 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. Coordinates: 31.652°, -104.417°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 14:34:14 UTC	4.5mb	26 km SE of Ashoro, Japan 43.077°, 143.786°	116.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 30, 2026 at 14:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 26 km SE of Ashoro, Japan. The event originated approximately 116.7 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 43.077°N, 143.786°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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 14:23:50 UTC	2.2ml	33 km W of Gerlach, Nevada 40.595°, -119.745°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 33 km W of Gerlach, Nevada at 14:23 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.595°N, -119.745°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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 14:21:09 UTC	4.6mb	63 km W of Catuday, Philippines 16.388°, 119.221°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 63 km W of Catuday, Philippines came in on May 30, 2026 at 14:21 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 16.388°N, 119.221°E. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 13:58:51 UTC	2.8ml	59 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska 66.064°, -150.402°	9.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 59 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska on May 30, 2026 at 13:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 9.9 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 66.064°N, -150.402°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 13:58:14 UTC	2.4ml	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.687°, -104.298°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 30, 2026, with origin time 13:58 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 6 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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. The epicenter is at 31.687°, -104.298°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 13:48:56 UTC	2.1ml	18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.298°, -117.807°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 30, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA at 13:48 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 7.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 35.298°, -117.807°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 13:15:09 UTC	4.6mb	62 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 6.018°, 126.631°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 62 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines on May 30, 2026 at 13:15 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 6.018°, 126.631°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 12:36:15 UTC	2.2md	20 km N of Chilcoot-Vinton, CA 39.977°, -120.162°	2.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 12:36 UTC on May 30, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 20 km N of Chilcoot-Vinton, CA. At a depth of just 2.9 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: 39.977°, -120.162°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 12:34:21 UTC	3.6md	49 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 17.928°, -68.601°	80.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 49 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, logged at 12:34 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 80.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 17.928°N, -68.601°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 11:50:09 UTC	2.1ml	63 km NW of Karluk, Alaska 58.035°, -155.077°	86.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
May 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 63 km NW of Karluk, Alaska, logged at 11:50 UTC. At a depth of 86.1 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 58.035°N, -155.077°E. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 11:18:57 UTC	2.1ml	33 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.411°, -151.126°	1.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On May 30, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 33 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska. At a depth of just 1.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 63.411°, -151.126°. 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.
3 days ago 2026-05-30 11:06:52 UTC	5.0mww	195 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen 13.898°, 51.782°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 195 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen with origin time 11:06 UTC on May 30, 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: 13.898°, 51.782°. 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.

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 30, 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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