Earthquakes on February 9, 2026: 300 Worldwide, Largest M5.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 23:47:17 UTC	2.6ml	112 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.840°, -163.421°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 112 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 23:47 UTC on February 9, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.840°, -163.421°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 23:21:04 UTC	4.8mww	6 km WNW of Rayevskaya, Russia 44.849°, 37.474°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 6 km WNW of Rayevskaya, Russia at 23:21 UTC on February 9, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 44.849°, 37.474°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 23:20:59 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Fiji Islands -22.036°, -178.954°	602.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on February 9, 2026, with origin time 23:20 UTC. At 602.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -22.036°, -178.954°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 23:08:54 UTC	2.8ml	113 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.461°, -159.600°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 113 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on February 9, 2026 at 23:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 54.461°, -159.600°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 22:46:01 UTC	2.1ml	56 km S of Kingston, Nevada 38.705°, -117.166°	16.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 56 km S of Kingston, Nevada at 22:46 UTC on February 9, 2026. At a depth of 16.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.705°, -117.166°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 22:41:31 UTC	2.0ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.570°, -139.830°	13.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on February 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.570°, -139.830°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 22:31:59 UTC	5.1mww	128 km ENE of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal 39.919°, -29.753°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 9, 2026 at 22:31 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 128 km ENE of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on February 9, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 39.919°, -29.753°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 21:53:01 UTC	2.0ml	90 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.971°, -141.096°	13.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 90 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska on February 9, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 13.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 59.971°, -141.096°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 21:48:41 UTC	2.1ml	70 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.261°, -150.468°	114.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 70 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 21:48 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 114.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 63.261°, -150.468°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 21:44:03 UTC	2.4ml	89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.574°, -160.076°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 9, 2026 at 21:44 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 54.574°, -160.076°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 21:19:02 UTC	2.1ml	21 km E of Akhiok, Alaska 56.965°, -153.824°	38.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 9, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 21 km E of Akhiok, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 38.0 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 56.965°N, -153.824°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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 21:15:15 UTC	2.2ml	123 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.263°, -160.018°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 9, 2026 at 21:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 123 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.263°, -160.018°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 20:18:18 UTC	4.4mb	87 km SW of Basco, Philippines 19.802°, 121.481°	37.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 87 km SW of Basco, Philippines at 20:18 UTC. At a depth of 37.9 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 19.802°N, 121.481°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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 19:58:39 UTC	3.3md	72 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.940°, -64.549°	20.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 72 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on February 9, 2026 at 19:58 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.8 km depth. Coordinates: 18.940°, -64.549°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 19:18:33 UTC	4.2mb	Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 19.661°, 144.934°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands at 19:18 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 19.661°, 144.934°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 19:13:36 UTC	4.2mb	113 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.328°, 143.253°	35.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:13 UTC on February 9, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 113 km E of Yamada, Japan. The hypocenter lay at 35.2 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 39.328°, 143.253°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 18:52:58 UTC	4.9mb	35 km E of Hihifo, Tonga -16.016°, -173.467°	48.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:52 UTC on February 9, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 35 km E of Hihifo, Tonga. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 48.6 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 -16.016°N, -173.467°E. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 18:29:14 UTC	2.0ml	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.674°, -104.359°	1.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 18:29 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.9 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 31.674°N, -104.359°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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 18:17:07 UTC	2.1ml	9 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.376°, -120.502°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 9 km S of Princeton, Canada on February 9, 2026 at 18:17 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. Coordinates: 49.376°, -120.502°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 17:48:31 UTC	2.3ml	81 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska 67.890°, -148.671°	0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 81 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska at 17:48 UTC on February 9, 2026. At a depth of just 0.6 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 67.890°N, -148.671°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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 17:47:20 UTC	2.0ml	5 km NE of Westmorland, CA 33.063°, -115.578°	10.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 5 km NE of Westmorland, CA on February 9, 2026, with origin time 17:47 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 33.063°N, -115.578°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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 17:07:16 UTC	3.1md	95 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.131°, -64.451°	9.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 95 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on February 9, 2026 at 17:07 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.4 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 9.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.131°N, -64.451°E. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 16:15:30 UTC	2.0ml	33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.570°, -152.340°	64.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 9, 2026 at 16:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska. The event originated approximately 64.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 59.570°, -152.340°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 16:09:06 UTC	4.5mb	254 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.108°, 153.541°	160.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 254 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 16:09 UTC. At a depth of 160.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 49.108°, 153.541°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 15:59:37 UTC	5.0mww	Carlsberg Ridge 3.827°, 63.351°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Carlsberg Ridge with origin time 15:59 UTC on February 9, 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. Coordinates: 3.827°, 63.351°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 15:32:43 UTC	4.0md	39 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.632°, -64.595°	46.0 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 39 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 15:32 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 46.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.632°, -64.595°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 15:03:13 UTC	2.4ml	105 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.397°, -160.294°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 105 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on February 9, 2026 at 15:03 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 54.397°, -160.294°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 15:00:41 UTC	2.4ml	116 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.304°, -160.221°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 116 km S of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 15:00 UTC on February 9, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 54.304°N, -160.221°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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 15:00:25 UTC	2.5ml	18 km ESE of Johannesburg, CA 35.305°, -117.454°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 18 km ESE of Johannesburg, CA came in on February 9, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. At a depth of just 4.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 35.305°, -117.454°. 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.
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 14:55:32 UTC	2.2ml	37 km SSE of Glacier View, Alaska 61.495°, -147.382°	16.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 37 km SSE of Glacier View, Alaska on February 9, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 16.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.495°N, -147.382°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 9, 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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