Earthquakes on February 5, 2023
281
EARTHQUAKES on February 5, 2023
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.8 — Izu Islands, Japan region
11 km deep · 1 person felt it
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
2
M4.0–4.9
34
M3.0–3.9
14
M2.0–2.9
54
M1.0–1.9
177
Activity Summary
281
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
2
M5.0+ events
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.8
Izu Islands, Japan region
00:03 UTC · 11.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.5
28 km N of La Serena, Chile
01:02 UTC · 70.2 km deep
Felt by 12
4.9
115 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
05:12 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
37 km SSE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia
01:14 UTC · 53.6 km deep
4.7
Bonin Islands, Japan region
21:58 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.6
southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan
22:08 UTC · 71.0 km deep
4.6
90 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
10:31 UTC · 175.9 km deep
Felt by 1
4.6
1 km NNW of Babag, Philippines
09:59 UTC · 12.1 km deep
Felt by 5
Earthquake Map — February 5, 2023
All Earthquakes — February 5, 2023
Showing 30 of 104 (filtered from 281)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 23:55:48 UTC | 2.5md | 13km NNW of San Simeon, CA 35.744°, -121.257° | 5.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 13km NNW of San Simeon, CA on February 5, 2023, with origin time 23:55 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 23:55:30 UTC | 2.9ml | Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 52.243°, -166.831° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on February 5, 2023 at 23:55 UTC. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 23:46:47 UTC | 2.2ml | 73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.197°, -152.997° | 116.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 5, 2023 at 23:46 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 23:40:24 UTC | 3.2ml | 195 km S of King Cove, Alaska 53.326°, -161.820° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 5, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 195 km S of King Cove, Alaska at 23:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 23:29:07 UTC | 4.3mb | 182 km ESE of Labasa, Fiji -17.102°, -179.070° | 490.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 5, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 182 km ESE of Labasa, Fiji at 23:29 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 23:19:33 UTC | 4.5mb | 11 km N of Jayapura, Indonesia -2.429°, 140.700° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 5, 2023 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 11 km N of Jayapura, Indonesia. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 23:15:34 UTC | 4.0mb | 126 km W of Höfn, Iceland 64.475°, -17.789° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 5, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 126 km W of Höfn, Iceland at 23:15 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 23:01:55 UTC | 3.2md | 94 km NNE of San Juan, Puerto Rico 19.306°, -65.930° | 26.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 94 km NNE of San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 5, 2023, with origin time 23:01 UTC. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 22:53:22 UTC | 2.1ml | 134 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 52.677°, -166.766° | 14.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 134 km S of Unalaska, Alaska came in on February 5, 2023 at 22:53 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 22:43:10 UTC | 3.1ml | Unimak Island region, Alaska 53.168°, -164.525° | 22.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the Unimak Island region, Alaska came in on February 5, 2023 at 22:43 UTC. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 22:39:24 UTC | 2.2md | 10km WNW of The Geysers, CA 38.828°, -122.856° | 3.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 10km WNW of The Geysers, CA at 22:39 UTC on February 5, 2023. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 22:33:59 UTC | 2.1ml | 11km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA 35.664°, -117.565° | 6.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:33 UTC on February 5, 2023, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 11km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 22:29:33 UTC | 4.1mb | Molucca Sea 2.831°, 126.979° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 5, 2023 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Molucca Sea. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 22:25:46 UTC | 2.4ml | 29 km SSE of Port Graham, Alaska 59.091°, -151.707° | 47.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 29 km SSE of Port Graham, Alaska on February 5, 2023 at 22:25 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 22:25:04 UTC | 2.3ml | 179 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.256°, -179.024° | 31.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 5, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 179 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at 22:25 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 22:08:48 UTC | 4.6mb | southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan 24.584°, 123.506° | 71.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake near southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan at 22:08 UTC on February 5, 2023. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 21:58:49 UTC | 4.7mb | Bonin Islands, Japan region 27.190°, 143.490° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:58 UTC on February 5, 2023, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred in the Bonin Islands, Japan region. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 21:51:25 UTC | 4.4mb | southeast of the Loyalty Islands -23.084°, 171.652° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:51 UTC on February 5, 2023, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred southeast of the Loyalty Islands. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 21:50:53 UTC | 4.1mb | 91 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -5.300°, 150.920° | 121.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 91 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on February 5, 2023 at 21:50 UTC. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 21:40:40 UTC | 4.3mb | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.384°, 145.306° | 534.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:40 UTC on February 5, 2023, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 21:25:38 UTC | 2.7ml | 9 km NE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.265°, -155.419° | 31.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 9 km NE of P?hala, Hawaii with origin time 21:25 UTC on February 5, 2023. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 20:48:55 UTC | 2.0ml | 52 km SE of Chenega, Alaska 59.684°, -147.462° | 2.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 52 km SE of Chenega, Alaska came in on February 5, 2023 at 20:48 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 20:35:48 UTC | 2.9ml | 58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.197°, -153.257° | 161.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska with origin time 20:35 UTC on February 5, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 20:29:46 UTC | 2.1ml | 30 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.191°, -160.084° | 19.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 30 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska on February 5, 2023 at 20:29 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 20:27:44 UTC | 3.6md | 34 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic 18.911°, -68.487° | 30.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 34 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic came in on February 5, 2023 at 20:27 UTC. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 20:25:15 UTC | 2.0ml | 54 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska 62.926°, -151.282° | 120.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 54 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska on February 5, 2023 at 20:25 UTC. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 20:18:04 UTC | 2.3ml | western Texas 32.101°, -102.098° | 6.2 km | 4 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:18 UTC on February 5, 2023, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred near western Texas. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 20:01:15 UTC | 2.8ml | 77 km SE of King Cove, Alaska 54.647°, -161.342° | 29.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:01 UTC on February 5, 2023, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 77 km SE of King Cove, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 20:00:13 UTC | 3.4ml | 9 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.732°, -105.380° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
February 5, 2023 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 9 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming, logged at 20:00 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-02-05 2023-02-05 19:59:38 UTC | 2.2ml | 72 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.950°, -152.920° | 66.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 72 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska on February 5, 2023 at 19:59 UTC. The event was offshore. 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on February 5, 2023. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.