Earthquakes on February 1, 2026: 226 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 23:41:11 UTC	3.0ml	2 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.849°, -176.632°	121.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 2 km S of Adak, Alaska at 23:41 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 121.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 51.849°N, -176.632°E. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 23:06:38 UTC	2.0ml	27 km W of Gerlach, Nevada 40.606°, -119.678°	10.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:06 UTC on February 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 27 km W of Gerlach, Nevada. The event originated approximately 10.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.606°, -119.678°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 22:41:50 UTC	2.5ml	25 km W of Garden City, Texas 31.896°, -101.746°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 25 km W of Garden City, Texas with origin time 22:41 UTC on February 1, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 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 31.896°N, -101.746°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 22:26:14 UTC	2.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.547°, -140.012°	2.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 1, 2026, with origin time 22:26 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.7 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 60.547°N, -140.012°E. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 22:22:10 UTC	4.1mb	Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.479°, 145.494°	200.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands at 22:22 UTC on February 1, 2026. At a depth of 200.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.479°N, 145.494°E. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 22:20:42 UTC	4.5mb	83 km N of Tuapejat, Indonesia -1.277°, 99.622°	58.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 83 km N of Tuapejat, Indonesia, logged at 22:20 UTC. At a depth of 58.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -1.277°, 99.622°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 22:05:19 UTC	4.9mb	122 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -6.302°, 150.954°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 122 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at 22:05 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. 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. The epicenter is at -6.302°, 150.954°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 22:01:02 UTC	4.5mb	223 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia 7.535°, 94.140°	103.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 1, 2026 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 223 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 103.5 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 7.535°N, 94.140°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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 21:56:40 UTC	2.4ml	10 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 28.840°, -99.004°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 10 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas at 21:56 UTC. At a depth of 7.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 28.840°, -99.004°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 21:39:00 UTC	2.0ml	62 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska 60.871°, -152.375°	110.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 62 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska came in on February 1, 2026 at 21:39 UTC. At a depth of 110.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 60.871°, -152.375°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 21:27:20 UTC	2.0ml	24 km W of Denali Park, Alaska 63.754°, -149.411°	111.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 24 km W of Denali Park, Alaska on February 1, 2026 at 21:27 UTC. The event originated approximately 111.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.754°, -149.411°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 21:26:57 UTC	3.2ml	27 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming 43.512°, -105.385°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 27 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming came in on February 1, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. At a depth of just 0.0 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 43.512°N, -105.385°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 20:59:20 UTC	3.3ml	12 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming 43.802°, -105.356°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.3 event was detected 12 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming on February 1, 2026, with origin time 20:59 UTC. At a depth of just 0.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 43.802°, -105.356°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 20:58:51 UTC	2.4ml	126 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.761°, -163.924°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:58 UTC on February 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 126 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 53.761°, -163.924°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 20:49:51 UTC	3.1md	68 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico 19.104°, -66.827°	21.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 68 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico on February 1, 2026 at 20:49 UTC. At a depth of 21.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.104°, -66.827°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 20:15:35 UTC	2.3ml	69 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 60.686°, -152.582°	111.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 69 km W of Salamatof, Alaska came in on February 1, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. At a depth of 111.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.686°, -152.582°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 19:36:09 UTC	4.4mb	11 km ENE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan 34.453°, 70.578°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 11 km ENE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan at 19:36 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 34.453°N, 70.578°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 19:22:13 UTC	4.8mb	South Sandwich Islands region -57.643°, -24.894°	29.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region at 19:22 UTC on February 1, 2026. At a depth of 29.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -57.643°, -24.894°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 18:31:30 UTC	2.1ml	21 km W of Karluk, Alaska 57.572°, -154.821°	72.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 21 km W of Karluk, Alaska came in on February 1, 2026 at 18:31 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 72.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 57.572°N, -154.821°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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 18:16:19 UTC	4.0mb	85 km SE of La Tirana, Chile -20.896°, -69.087°	94.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 85 km SE of La Tirana, Chile, logged at 18:16 UTC. At a depth of 94.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -20.896°, -69.087°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 18:10:55 UTC	4.2mb	162 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia -5.218°, 101.872°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 162 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia on February 1, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -5.218°, 101.872°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 18:09:34 UTC	4.7mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.595°, 179.918°	529.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on February 1, 2026, with origin time 18:09 UTC. At 529.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -23.595°, 179.918°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 18:04:10 UTC	4.5mb	48 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.849°, 71.869°	107.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 48 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on February 1, 2026 at 18:04 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 107.2 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 37.849°, 71.869°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 18:01:46 UTC	2.0ml	53 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.612°, -156.531°	12.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 53 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska, logged at 18:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 57.612°N, -156.531°E. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 17:41:44 UTC	4.0mwr	40 km NW of Swan Hills, Canada 54.991°, -115.808°	10.5 km	5	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 1, 2026 at 17:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 40 km NW of Swan Hills, Canada. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.7 (moderate). A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 54.991°, -115.808°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 17:22:09 UTC	2.3ml	8 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 28.870°, -99.009°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 8 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas on February 1, 2026 at 17:22 UTC. The event originated approximately 8.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 28.870°N, -99.009°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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 16:20:29 UTC	2.2ml	8 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 28.863°, -99.012°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 1, 2026 at 16:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 8 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 8.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 28.863°, -99.012°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 16:10:39 UTC	2.1ml	73 km N of Petersville, Alaska 63.143°, -150.493°	108.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 73 km N of Petersville, Alaska on February 1, 2026 at 16:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 108.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 63.143°, -150.493°. 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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 16:01:58 UTC	2.2ml	68 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.473°, -162.013°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 68 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on February 1, 2026 at 16:01 UTC. At a depth of 11.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.473°N, -162.013°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.
2026-02-01 2026-02-01 16:01:55 UTC	2.0ml	43 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.419°, -152.673°	78.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 1, 2026 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 43 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 78.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.419°, -152.673°. 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.

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 February 1, 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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