Earthquakes on February 6, 2024
312
EARTHQUAKES on February 6, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
52 km deep · 5 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
3
M4.0–4.9
36
M3.0–3.9
8
M2.0–2.9
69
M1.0–1.9
196
Activity Summary
312
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
3
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.1
0 km W of Bacolod, Philippines
14:37 UTC · 52.3 km deep
Felt by 5
5.1
47 km SW of La Libertad, El Salvador
13:53 UTC · 66.1 km deep
Felt by 23
5.0
West Chile Rise
09:01 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
78 km NE of Anamizu, Japan
21:08 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 7
4.9
123 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia
16:06 UTC · 50.5 km deep
4.9
43 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela
02:18 UTC · 88.8 km deep
Felt by 28
4.8
11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama
13:37 UTC · 16.8 km deep
Felt by 4
4.6
34 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan
20:48 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — February 6, 2024
All Earthquakes — February 6, 2024
Showing 30 of 116 (filtered from 312)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 23:59:50 UTC | 2.2ml | 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.389°, -155.276° | 1.3 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 23:59 UTC on February 6, 2024, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 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 M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 23:49:05 UTC | 2.0md | 9 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.372°, -155.292° | 0.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
February 6, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 9 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 23:49 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 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 M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 23:47:09 UTC | 3.9mb | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti 11.590°, 43.287° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
February 6, 2024 brought a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti, logged at 23:47 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 4.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 23:40:52 UTC | 2.1ml | 74 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.476°, -177.496° | 13.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 74 km SW of Adak, Alaska on February 6, 2024 at 23:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 23:37:56 UTC | 2.2md | 5 km N of Patillas, Puerto Rico 18.054°, -66.012° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 5 km N of Patillas, Puerto Rico on February 6, 2024, with origin time 23:37 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 23:32:08 UTC | 2.3ml | 20 km NNW of Clayton, Idaho 44.437°, -114.483° | 4.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 20 km NNW of Clayton, Idaho. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. 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. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 23:17:57 UTC | 4.2mb | 84 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia 1.455°, 127.008° | 126.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 84 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia on February 6, 2024, with origin time 23:17 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 23:09:15 UTC | 2.2md | 12 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.136°, -155.383° | 30.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024 at 23:09 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 12 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.4 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. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 22:36:03 UTC | 2.2ml | 71 km W of Yachats, Oregon 44.228°, -124.992° | -0.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 71 km W of Yachats, Oregon on February 6, 2024 at 22:36 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 21:37:49 UTC | 2.0ml | 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.663°, -104.189° | 6.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:37 UTC on February 6, 2024, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 21:29:27 UTC | 2.5ml | 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.673°, -104.192° | 8.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas came in on February 6, 2024 at 21:29 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 21:08:13 UTC | 4.9mww | 78 km NE of Anamizu, Japan 37.719°, 137.545° | 10.0 km | 7 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 78 km NE of Anamizu, Japan at 21:08 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 21:00:58 UTC | 2.1ml | 21 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 19.424°, -155.434° | 3.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 21 km W of Volcano, Hawaii with origin time 21:00 UTC on February 6, 2024. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 21:00:12 UTC | 4.4mb | 71 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico 26.161°, -110.658° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:00 UTC on February 6, 2024, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 71 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 20:48:31 UTC | 4.6mb | 34 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan 36.401°, 69.541° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 34 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan came in on February 6, 2024 at 20:48 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 20:08:35 UTC | 3.3ml | 269 km S of False Pass, Alaska 52.475°, -162.683° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 269 km S of False Pass, Alaska on February 6, 2024 at 20:08 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 18:54:08 UTC | 3.2mb_lg | 8 km NE of Westonaria, South Africa -26.269°, 27.716° | 5.0 km | 15 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 8 km NE of Westonaria, South Africa at 18:54 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 18:25:41 UTC | 2.0ml | 14 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii 19.331°, -155.143° | 1.7 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 14 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii with origin time 18:25 UTC on February 6, 2024. It arrived roughly 7 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 M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 18:25:10 UTC | 2.4ml | 14 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.337°, -155.309° | 1.8 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 14 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii came in on February 6, 2024 at 18:25 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 18:24:45 UTC | 4.4mb | 20 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti 11.618°, 43.353° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 20 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti at 18:24 UTC on February 6, 2024. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 17:58:47 UTC | 4.1mb | 71 km S of Klyuchi, Russia 55.676°, 160.906° | 164.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 71 km S of Klyuchi, Russia at 17:58 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 17:35:17 UTC | 2.1md | 11 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.355°, -155.294° | 0.4 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 11 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 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 M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 17:33:39 UTC | 2.1ml | 13 km SE of Alturas, California 41.391°, -120.436° | 18.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km SE of Alturas, California at 17:33 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 17:30:04 UTC | 2.1md | 11 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.354°, -155.293° | 0.3 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
February 6, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 17:30 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 16:44:55 UTC | 4.5mb | 203 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -6.236°, 151.847° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 203 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 16:34:42 UTC | 2.9ml | 69 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.292°, -176.994° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 69 km SSW of Adak, Alaska came in on February 6, 2024 at 16:34 UTC. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 16:18:14 UTC | 2.4ml | 13 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.347°, -155.308° | 3.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 13 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii on February 6, 2024 at 16:18 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 12 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 16:06:39 UTC | 4.9mww | 123 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia 44.384°, 148.892° | 50.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:06 UTC on February 6, 2024, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 123 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia. The event was offshore. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 16:04:02 UTC | 3.5ml | 21 km NNW of Clayton, Idaho 44.444°, -114.498° | 13.9 km | 3 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On February 6, 2024 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 21 km NNW of Clayton, Idaho. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-02-06 2024-02-06 15:50:04 UTC | 2.0ml | 12 km ESE of Fredonia, Arizona 36.894°, -112.401° | 17.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 12 km ESE of Fredonia, Arizona on February 6, 2024 at 15:50 UTC. See the M2.0 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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About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on February 6, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.