Earthquakes in Anguilla — May 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Anguilla during May 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 33 km.
The month's largest event in Anguilla was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake near The Valley, Anguilla on 31 May 2026 at 13:38 UTC. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake radiates roughly 19 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Anguilla monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover, and down from the 20 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 3 range, 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.1 near The Valley, Anguilla on 31 May at 63 km; M3.9 near The Valley, Anguilla on 03 May at 29 km; M3.7 near The Valley, Anguilla on 20 May at 28 km.
That is close to the 4 events Anguilla averages per month across the 12 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Anguilla, May 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | The Valley, Anguilla | 63.0 | Anguilla | View details View | |
| 3.9 | The Valley, Anguilla | 29.0 | Anguilla | View details View | |
| 3.7 | The Valley, Anguilla | 28.0 | Anguilla | View details View | |
| 3.6 | Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | 11.0 | Anguilla | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Anguilla in May 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Anguilla during May 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Anguilla in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.1 event near The Valley, Anguilla on 31 May 2026.
Other months in Anguilla
Magnitudes for May 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.