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Earthquakes on February 6, 2026

269
EARTHQUAKES on February 6, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
24 km deep
Normal activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
3
M4.0–4.9
40
M3.0–3.9
9
M2.0–2.9
71
M1.0–1.9
146

Activity Summary

269
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
3
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Top Countries (International)

Earthquake Map — February 6, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — February 6, 2026

Showing 30 of 123 (filtered from 269)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-02-06
2026-02-06 23:54:20 UTC
3.4ml
91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
54.541°, -160.140°
15.9 km-I-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska came in on February 6, 2026 at 23:54 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.7, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.9 km depth. Coordinates: 54.541°, -160.140°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 65 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 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. Coordinates: 63.121°, -150.821°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 138 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska at 23:14 UTC on February 6, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 53.551°, -163.922°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 55 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska 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. The epicenter is at 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 49 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska with origin time 23:04 UTC on February 6, 2026. The event originated approximately 95.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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 km9--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SE of San Ramon, CA, logged at 22:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 70 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 22:44 UTC on February 6, 2026. The event originated approximately 27.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.781°N, -167.848°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 22:14:31 UTC
2.4ml
102 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska
53.294°, -165.136°
7.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 102 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska at 22:14 UTC on February 6, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. The epicenter is at 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 6, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 7 km S of Princeton, Canada. 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. Coordinates: 49.393°, -120.516°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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 22:09:03 UTC
2.6ml
131 km S of False Pass, Alaska
53.678°, -163.307°
20.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 131 km S of False Pass, Alaska on February 6, 2026 at 22:09 UTC. At a depth of 20.0 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 53.678°N, -163.307°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.
2026-02-06
2026-02-06 21:58:04 UTC
4.2mb
Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia
-7.847°, 130.143°
24.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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-Vgreen✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico on February 6, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 34 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming on February 6, 2026, with origin time 21:03 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 43.472°N, -105.300°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.
2026-02-06
2026-02-06 20:58:32 UTC
3.7mb
100 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska
53.300°, -165.209°
45.9 km-I-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 60 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska 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. Coordinates: 59.230°, -153.647°. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 54 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 20:06 UTC on February 6, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.460°N, -169.050°E. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico came in on February 6, 2026 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. Geolocation places the event at 17.980°N, -66.999°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.
2026-02-06
2026-02-06 19:17:33 UTC
2.7md
25 km W of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA
39.186°, -120.447°
2.3 km2--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 25 km W of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA on February 6, 2026 at 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.186°N, -120.447°E. 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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
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---AutoUSGS →
On February 6, 2026 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA. 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.835°N, -122.803°E. 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.
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.