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Earthquakes on February 3, 2026

240
EARTHQUAKES on February 3, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
59 km deep · 26 people felt it
Normal activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
8
M4.0–4.9
22
M3.0–3.9
7
M2.0–2.9
73
M1.0–1.9
130

Activity Summary

240
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
8
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Earthquake Map — February 3, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — February 3, 2026

Showing 30 of 110 (filtered from 240)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 23:50:33 UTC
4.3mb
34 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
-6.266°, 147.741°
67.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 34 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on February 3, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 67.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -6.266°, 147.741°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 23:49:57 UTC
2.5ml
52 km ESE of Unalaska, Alaska
53.638°, -165.845°
61.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 52 km ESE of Unalaska, Alaska at 23:49 UTC. At a depth of 61.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.638°, -165.845°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 23:35:30 UTC
4.0mb
44 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand
-41.756°, 174.383°
18.0 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 44 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand came in on February 3, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -41.756°, 174.383°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 23:26:16 UTC
4.5mb
114 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
-5.790°, 104.290°
56.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 114 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia on February 3, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 56.0 km depth. Coordinates: -5.790°, 104.290°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 23:25:00 UTC
2.5ml
19 km SE of False Pass, Alaska
54.738°, -163.178°
99.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:25 UTC on February 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 19 km SE of False Pass, Alaska. The event originated approximately 99.4 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 54.738°, -163.178°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 23:15:04 UTC
2.4ml
10 km N of Ringling, Oklahoma
34.270°, -97.592°
13.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 10 km N of Ringling, Oklahoma on February 3, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. The event originated approximately 13.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 34.270°N, -97.592°E. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 23:09:40 UTC
3.7mb
14 km NNE of Arta, Djibouti
11.655°, 42.881°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded 14 km NNE of Arta, Djibouti on February 3, 2026 at 23:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 11.655°N, 42.881°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 22:39:05 UTC
5.2mww
southeast of Easter Island
-41.096°, -91.307°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded southeast of Easter Island on February 3, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -41.096°N, -91.307°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 22:31:07 UTC
4.4mb
135 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
-4.352°, 153.485°
212.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 135 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at 22:31 UTC. At a depth of 212.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -4.352°N, 153.485°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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 22:24:00 UTC
2.6ml
132 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
51.819°, -169.542°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 132 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 3, 2026, with origin time 22:24 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.819°N, -169.542°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 22:16:18 UTC
2.8md
2 km W of Parkfield, CA
35.902°, -120.452°
5.3 km---AutoUSGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 2 km W of Parkfield, CA on February 3, 2026 at 22:16 UTC. At a depth of 5.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 35.902°, -120.452°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 22:14:36 UTC
4.2mb
227 km WSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
49.826°, 153.227°
225.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 227 km WSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia with origin time 22:14 UTC on February 3, 2026. The event originated approximately 225.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 49.826°N, 153.227°E. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 21:50:45 UTC
2.3ml
12 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas
28.850°, -98.977°
2.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 12 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas on February 3, 2026 at 21:50 UTC. At a depth of just 2.5 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 28.850°N, -98.977°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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 21:45:26 UTC
2.5md
4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA
37.762°, -121.940°
8.3 km15--AutoUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA with origin time 21:45 UTC on February 3, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. Nearby residents submitted 15 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 37.762°N, -121.940°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 21:26:55 UTC
2.3ml
42 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska
59.570°, -152.547°
71.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 42 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska with origin time 21:26 UTC on February 3, 2026. The event originated approximately 71.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.570°, -152.547°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 21:24:30 UTC
4.6mb
90 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
-5.931°, 146.601°
74.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 90 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea on February 3, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 74.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -5.931°, 146.601°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 21:23:30 UTC
2.1ml
115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska
60.568°, -140.064°
11.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:23 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.568°, -140.064°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 20:49:46 UTC
2.0md
3 km E of San Ramon, CA
37.777°, -121.949°
6.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 3 km E of San Ramon, CA at 20:49 UTC on February 3, 2026. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.777°, -121.949°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 20:15:13 UTC
2.1ml
106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska
60.503°, -139.840°
7.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 20:15 UTC on February 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 7.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.503°, -139.840°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 20:13:46 UTC
2.1ml
28 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska
52.711°, -168.655°
40.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 28 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska at 20:13 UTC on February 3, 2026. At a depth of 40.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.711°N, -168.655°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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 20:13:05 UTC
2.0ml
16 km NNW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska
61.765°, -149.684°
14.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 16 km NNW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska on February 3, 2026, with origin time 20:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 14.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 61.765°, -149.684°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:49:53 UTC
2.0ml
32 km SSE of Goodsprings, Nevada
35.556°, -115.325°
13.9 km---AutoUSGS →
On February 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 32 km SSE of Goodsprings, Nevada at 19:49 UTC. At a depth of 13.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 35.556°, -115.325°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:39:51 UTC
2.0ml
22 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska
63.369°, -151.493°
8.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 22 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on February 3, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. At a depth of 8.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 63.369°N, -151.493°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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:39:13 UTC
2.0ml
56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
31.667°, -104.373°
7.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on February 3, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.667°, -104.373°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:38:21 UTC
4.1mb
241 km E of Levuka, Fiji
-17.948°, -178.407°
602.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 19:38 UTC on February 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 241 km E of Levuka, Fiji. At 602.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -17.948°, -178.407°. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:34:41 UTC
4.0mb
101 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland
60.793°, -43.955°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 101 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland on February 3, 2026 at 19:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 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 60.793°N, -43.955°E. 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.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:34:01 UTC
5.2mb
92 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
-15.400°, -173.153°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 92 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga with origin time 19:34 UTC on February 3, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -15.400°, -173.153°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:21:36 UTC
5.2mww
44 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
-6.233°, 147.607°
66.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 44 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at 19:21 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 66.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -6.233°, 147.607°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:20:23 UTC
2.8ml
51 km N of Solomon, Alaska
65.023°, -164.452°
5.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 51 km N of Solomon, Alaska on February 3, 2026 at 19:20 UTC. The event originated approximately 5.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 65.023°, -164.452°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-03
2026-02-03 19:14:06 UTC
4.3mb
167 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
51.898°, 160.198°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 167 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, logged at 19:14 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 51.898°N, 160.198°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 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.

About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on February 3, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.