Earthquakes on February 6, 2026: 267 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 23:49:24 UTC	2.1ml	65 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.121°, -150.821°	111.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 65 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on February 6, 2026 at 23:49 UTC. At a depth of 111.4 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 63.121°N, -150.821°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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 23:36:43 UTC	4.5mb	74 km SE of Tadine, New Caledonia -22.056°, 168.353°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 74 km SE of Tadine, New Caledonia at 23:36 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -22.056°N, 168.353°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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 23:32:15 UTC	4.2mwr	70 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska 53.527°, -165.462°	42.9 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 70 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on February 6, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.5 — considered weak. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 42.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.527°N, -165.462°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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 23:14:48 UTC	2.2ml	138 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.551°, -163.922°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 138 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska on February 6, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.551°N, -163.922°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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 23:05:07 UTC	2.3ml	55 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.566°, -167.189°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 55 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska came in on February 6, 2026 at 23:05 UTC. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.566°, -167.189°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 23:04:50 UTC	4.3mb	Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia -7.859°, 130.281°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 6, 2026 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -7.859°, 130.281°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 23:04:32 UTC	2.1ml	49 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.936°, -152.655°	95.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 49 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska on February 6, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. The event originated approximately 95.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.936°, -152.655°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 23:03:10 UTC	4.3mb	Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia -7.824°, 130.157°	23.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia on February 6, 2026 at 23:03 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 23.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -7.824°, 130.157°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 22:45:51 UTC	2.2md	4 km SE of San Ramon, CA 37.756°, -121.943°	8.6 km	9	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SE of San Ramon, CA at 22:45 UTC on February 6, 2026. Coming 22 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.756°, -121.943°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 22:44:30 UTC	2.3ml	70 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.781°, -167.848°	27.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 70 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska on February 6, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. The event originated approximately 27.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.781°, -167.848°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 22:14:31 UTC	2.4ml	102 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska 53.294°, -165.136°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 102 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on February 6, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. Coordinates: 53.294°, -165.136°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 22:12:40 UTC	2.1ml	7 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.393°, -120.516°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 7 km S of Princeton, Canada on February 6, 2026, with origin time 22:12 UTC. At a depth of just -0.4 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 49.393°N, -120.516°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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 22:09:27 UTC	4.3mb	Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia -7.928°, 130.085°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia with origin time 22:09 UTC on February 6, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -7.928°N, 130.085°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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 21:58:04 UTC	4.2mb	Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia -7.847°, 130.143°	24.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia with origin time 21:58 UTC on February 6, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 24.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -7.847°, 130.143°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 21:31:47 UTC	4.1mb	76 km E of Wāngjing, India 24.630°, 94.815°	109.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 76 km E of Wāngjing, India at 21:31 UTC on February 6, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 109.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 24.630°, 94.815°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 21:20:15 UTC	5.7mww	Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia -7.689°, 130.151°	24.0 km	-	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 6, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 5.1 (strong). 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 6, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 24.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -7.689°, 130.151°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 21:12:50 UTC	2.0md	5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico 17.982°, -66.998°	14.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico came in on February 6, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.982°, -66.998°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 21:03:51 UTC	2.4ml	34 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming 43.472°, -105.300°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 34 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming with origin time 21:03 UTC on February 6, 2026. 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 43.472°, -105.300°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 20:58:32 UTC	3.7mb	100 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska 53.300°, -165.209°	45.9 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:58 UTC on February 6, 2026, a magnitude 3.7 tremor occurred 100 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.8, classified as weak shaking. The hypocenter lay at 45.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 53.300°, -165.209°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 20:58:15 UTC	2.3ml	60 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska 59.230°, -153.647°	98.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 60 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska, logged at 20:58 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 98.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.230°N, -153.647°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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 20:15:50 UTC	4.3mb	Reykjanes Ridge 56.787°, -34.415°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge at 20:15 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 56.787°, -34.415°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 20:06:19 UTC	2.9ml	54 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.460°, -169.050°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 54 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 6, 2026 at 20:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 52.460°, -169.050°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 19:58:19 UTC	2.6md	5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico 17.980°, -66.999°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico at 19:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.980°, -66.999°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 19:17:33 UTC	2.7md	25 km W of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA 39.186°, -120.447°	2.3 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 25 km W of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA on February 6, 2026, with origin time 19:17 UTC. At a depth of just 2.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.186°, -120.447°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 19:15:52 UTC	4.0mb	40 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan 37.380°, 71.995°	178.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 6, 2026 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 40 km ESE of Khorugh, Tajikistan. The hypocenter lay at 178.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 37.380°N, 71.995°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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 18:59:05 UTC	3.8mb	117 km SSE of Shima, Japan 33.440°, 137.509°	328.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 117 km SSE of Shima, Japan at 18:59 UTC. At 328.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at 33.440°N, 137.509°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 18:45:39 UTC	4.3mb	134 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.197°, 129.121°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:45 UTC on February 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 134 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 17.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 2.197°, 129.121°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 18:34:26 UTC	2.2md	7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 38.835°, -122.803°	2.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA on February 6, 2026, with origin time 18:34 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 2.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 38.835°, -122.803°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 18:07:52 UTC	3.3md	55 km ESE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 18.125°, -68.151°	97.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 55 km ESE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic came in on February 6, 2026 at 18:07 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 97.4 km depth. Coordinates: 18.125°, -68.151°. 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.
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 18:07:40 UTC	4.3mb	20 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece 34.890°, 25.917°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 20 km SE of Ierápetra, Greece at 18:07 UTC on February 6, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 34.890°N, 25.917°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

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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on February 6, 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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