Earthquakes on February 3, 2026: 236 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 52 km ESE of Unalaska, Alaska with origin time 23:49 UTC on February 3, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 61.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 53.638°N, -165.845°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.
2026-02-03 2026-02-03 23:35:30 UTC	4.0mb	44 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand -41.756°, 174.383°	18.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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 23:15:04 UTC	2.4ml	10 km N of Ringling, Oklahoma 34.270°, -97.592°	13.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 10 km N of Ringling, Oklahoma on February 3, 2026, with origin time 23:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 13.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 34.270°, -97.592°. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 12 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas, logged 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. Coordinates: 28.850°, -98.977°. 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 km	15	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA on February 3, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 15 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 37.762°, -121.940°. 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 21:24:30 UTC	4.6mb	90 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea -5.931°, 146.601°	74.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 3, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 11.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 3 km E of San Ramon, CA with origin time 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. The hypocenter lay at 6.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 3, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. 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. At a depth of 7.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 28 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 20:13 UTC on February 3, 2026. The event originated approximately 40.8 km below the surface, classifying it as 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 16 km NNW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska at 20:13 UTC. At a depth of 14.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. 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	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On February 3, 2026 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 32 km SSE of Goodsprings, Nevada. The event originated approximately 13.9 km below the surface, classifying it as 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:39 UTC on February 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 22 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska. The event originated approximately 8.1 km below the surface, classifying it as 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 19:39 UTC on February 3, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.1 km depth. 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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
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.
2026-02-03 2026-02-03 19:01:40 UTC	4.1mb	26 km NNW of Kujuvar, Iran 38.284°, 46.043°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 26 km NNW of Kujuvar, Iran at 19:01 UTC on February 3, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 38.284°N, 46.043°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.
2026-02-03 2026-02-03 18:36:23 UTC	2.2ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.448°, -139.525°	1.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:36 UTC on February 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. At a depth of just 1.5 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 60.448°N, -139.525°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.

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 3, 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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