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Earthquakes on February 9, 2023

322
EARTHQUAKES on February 9, 2023
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
10 km deep
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
6
M4.0–4.9
53
M3.0–3.9
10
M2.0–2.9
70
M1.0–1.9
183

Activity Summary

322
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
6
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Top Countries (International)

Earthquake Map — February 9, 2023

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — February 9, 2023

Showing 30 of 139 (filtered from 322)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 23:47:39 UTC
2.7ml
206 km SE of Chignik, Alaska
54.836°, -156.391°
30.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 206 km SE of Chignik, Alaska on February 9, 2023 at 23:47 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 23:28:51 UTC
2.6ml
55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
31.680°, -104.410°
6.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico came in on February 9, 2023 at 23:28 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 23:05:25 UTC
2.3ml
Central Alaska
62.392°, -142.492°
0.0 km---AutoUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake near Central Alaska came in on February 9, 2023 at 23:05 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 22:54:24 UTC
2.6md
Puerto Rico region
17.968°, -66.659°
36.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place in the Puerto Rico region on February 9, 2023 at 22:54 UTC. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 22:25:06 UTC
4.9mb
south of the Fiji Islands
-26.649°, -178.300°
263.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on February 9, 2023, with origin time 22:25 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 22:11:29 UTC
2.5md
7 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
17.924°, -66.850°
13.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 22:11 UTC on February 9, 2023, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 7 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 22:06:39 UTC
4.2mb
8 km ESE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey
37.106°, 36.632°
5.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 9, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 8 km ESE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey at 22:06 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 21:46:29 UTC
4.2mb
10 km E of Nurda??, Turkey
37.169°, 36.850°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 21:46 UTC on February 9, 2023, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 10 km E of Nurda??, Turkey. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 21:40:54 UTC
2.1ml
25 km SSW of Glacier View, Alaska
61.611°, -147.898°
14.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 25 km SSW of Glacier View, Alaska at 21:40 UTC on February 9, 2023. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 21:20:52 UTC
5.0mb
South Sandwich Islands region
-55.613°, -27.104°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region at 21:20 UTC on February 9, 2023. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 21:16:42 UTC
2.3md
4km SW of Anderson Springs, CA
38.751°, -122.725°
3.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4km SW of Anderson Springs, CA at 21:16 UTC on February 9, 2023. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 21:12:19 UTC
5.5mww
Carlsberg Ridge
-1.275°, 67.562°
10.0 km--green✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 9, 2023 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Carlsberg Ridge. 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 February 9, 2023. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 21:05:23 UTC
4.5mb
South Sandwich Islands region
-59.631°, -26.680°
115.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 21:05 UTC on February 9, 2023, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 20:59:18 UTC
2.0ml
66 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
59.556°, -153.023°
104.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 66 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska came in on February 9, 2023 at 20:59 UTC. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 20:46:45 UTC
2.6ml
31 km NE of Chase, Alaska
62.672°, -149.717°
10.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 9, 2023 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 31 km NE of Chase, Alaska, logged at 20:46 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 20:24:14 UTC
3.4ml
17 km SE of Wright, Wyoming
43.640°, -105.344°
0.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 9, 2023 at 20:24 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 17 km SE of Wright, Wyoming. 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.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 20:17:16 UTC
4.5mb
Prince Edward Islands region
-41.689°, 42.541°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Prince Edward Islands region at 20:17 UTC on February 9, 2023. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 19:49:41 UTC
2.6ml
17 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii
19.036°, -155.418°
35.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 17 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii on February 9, 2023, with origin time 19:49 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 19:43:49 UTC
4.5mb
82 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua
11.982°, -87.738°
40.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 82 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua on February 9, 2023, with origin time 19:43 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 19:37:46 UTC
4.1mb
9 km E of Göksun, Turkey
38.026°, 36.610°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 9 km E of Göksun, Turkey with origin time 19:37 UTC on February 9, 2023. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.4 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 19:07:37 UTC
4.7mb
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
28.425°, -43.743°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on February 9, 2023 at 19:07 UTC. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 18:49:36 UTC
4.2mb
21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey
36.176°, 35.798°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey at 18:49 UTC on February 9, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 18:41:58 UTC
4.3mb
164 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
49.204°, 155.948°
42.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 164 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on February 9, 2023, with origin time 18:41 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 18:30:22 UTC
4.5mb
37 km ESE of Rishiri Town, Japan
45.057°, 141.644°
279.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 37 km ESE of Rishiri Town, Japan came in on February 9, 2023 at 18:30 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 18:07:41 UTC
2.2md
11 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii
19.122°, -155.418°
33.2 km---AutoUSGS →
On February 9, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 11 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii at 18:07 UTC. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 3.1 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.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 17:51:52 UTC
4.0mb
6 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey
38.075°, 36.519°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 6 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey on February 9, 2023, with origin time 17:51 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 17:43:05 UTC
2.7md
2km NNW of The Geysers, CA
38.793°, -122.761°
2.6 km7--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 9, 2023 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 2km NNW of The Geysers, CA, logged at 17:43 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 8 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 16:57:02 UTC
2.4md
16 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii
19.292°, -155.266°
6.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 16:57 UTC on February 9, 2023, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 16 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 16:53:00 UTC
2.0ml
70 km W of Tyonek, Alaska
61.080°, -152.447°
105.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 70 km W of Tyonek, Alaska on February 9, 2023 at 16:53 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2023-02-09
2023-02-09 16:25:28 UTC
3.9ml
111 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
-24.233°, -67.412°
201.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 9, 2023 brought a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 111 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, logged at 16:25 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.9 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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About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on February 9, 2023. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.