Earthquakes on February 12, 2026: 302 Worldwide, Largest M6.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 23:47:56 UTC	2.6ml	6 km SW of Kukuihaele, Hawaii 20.077°, -155.609°	11.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 6 km SW of Kukuihaele, Hawaii at 23:47 UTC on February 12, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 20.077°N, -155.609°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 23:41:24 UTC	2.6ml	6 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.253°, -155.509°	6.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 6 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii on February 12, 2026, with origin time 23:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 6.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 19.253°, -155.509°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 23:40:18 UTC	2.0ml	51 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska 63.595°, -149.910°	127.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 51 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska with origin time 23:40 UTC on February 12, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 127.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 63.595°N, -149.910°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 23:39:05 UTC	2.4ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.589°, -139.853°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:39 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.589°, -139.853°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 23:28:13 UTC	3.8mb	94 km SW of Atka, Alaska 51.612°, -175.194°	41.4 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:28 UTC on February 12, 2026, a magnitude 3.8 tremor occurred 94 km SW of Atka, Alaska. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.8 — considered weak. The event originated approximately 41.4 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 51.612°N, -175.194°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 23:13:35 UTC	2.6md	51 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.371°, -124.879°	14.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 51 km W of Petrolia, CA with origin time 23:13 UTC on February 12, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 14.3 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 40.371°N, -124.879°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 23:12:41 UTC	4.2mb	153 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia -2.941°, 139.297°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 153 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia at 23:12 UTC on February 12, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -2.941°N, 139.297°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 23:02:06 UTC	2.6md	52 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.345°, -124.894°	15.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 52 km W of Petrolia, CA on February 12, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 15.1 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 40.345°N, -124.894°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 22:54:45 UTC	3.3ml	1 km NNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.372°, -149.984°	43.6 km	29	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 1 km NNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska, logged at 22:54 UTC. 29 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.5 (weak). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 43.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 61.372°, -149.984°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 22:46:42 UTC	4.3mb	132 km SSE of Kuqa, China 40.623°, 83.553°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 132 km SSE of Kuqa, China, logged at 22:46 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 40.623°N, 83.553°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 22:39:36 UTC	2.1ml	12 km E of Chickaloon, Alaska 61.812°, -148.237°	20.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 12 km E of Chickaloon, Alaska on February 12, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 61.812°N, -148.237°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 22:38:00 UTC	2.0ml	56 km S of Kingston, Nevada 38.700°, -116.992°	5.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 56 km S of Kingston, Nevada came in on February 12, 2026 at 22:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.700°, -116.992°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 22:16:03 UTC	2.3ml	27 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.544°, -152.234°	60.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 27 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 22:16 UTC. At a depth of 60.5 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 59.544°N, -152.234°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 22:15:32 UTC	2.3ml	20 km ENE of Nelson, Nevada 35.789°, -114.618°	16.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On February 12, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 20 km ENE of Nelson, Nevada. The hypocenter lay at 16.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 35.789°, -114.618°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 22:12:32 UTC	4.5mb	30 km SW of Khulm, Afghanistan 36.521°, 67.433°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 12, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 30 km SW of Khulm, Afghanistan at 22:12 UTC. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 36.521°N, 67.433°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 22:00:47 UTC	2.9ml	59 km N of Petersville, Alaska 63.019°, -150.559°	103.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 59 km N of Petersville, Alaska came in on February 12, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 103.9 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 63.019°, -150.559°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 21:59:16 UTC	4.1mb	39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea -3.296°, 142.668°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea on February 12, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -3.296°N, 142.668°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 21:52:58 UTC	4.7mb	52 km ESE of Macas, Ecuador -2.491°, -77.679°	126.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 52 km ESE of Macas, Ecuador came in on February 12, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 126.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -2.491°N, -77.679°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 21:51:19 UTC	4.8mb	171 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia 43.933°, 149.052°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 171 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia at 21:51 UTC on February 12, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 43.933°, 149.052°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 21:48:13 UTC	5.5mww	95 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan 25.767°, 128.599°	10.0 km	14	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded 95 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan on February 12, 2026 at 21:48 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Nearby residents submitted 14 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.8 — considered light. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. 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 25.767°N, 128.599°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 21:32:12 UTC	5.0mb	150 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia 44.070°, 148.860°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:32 UTC on February 12, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 150 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.4 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 44.070°N, 148.860°E. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 21:15:24 UTC	2.2ml	118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.612°, -139.846°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 12, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. At a depth of just 1.1 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. The epicenter is at 60.612°, -139.846°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 21:06:56 UTC	3.4ml	10 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.685°, -105.399°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place 10 km SE of Wright, Wyoming on February 12, 2026 at 21:06 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 43.685°, -105.399°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 20:49:46 UTC	4.6mb	121 km NE of Kuji, Japan 40.843°, 142.916°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 121 km NE of Kuji, Japan, logged at 20:49 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.843°, 142.916°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 20:49:34 UTC	2.6md	51 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.377°, -124.885°	12.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 51 km W of Petrolia, CA came in on February 12, 2026 at 20:49 UTC. At a depth of 12.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.377°, -124.885°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 20:49:01 UTC	2.2ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.547°, -139.938°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 20:49 UTC on February 12, 2026. The event originated approximately 7.0 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 60.547°N, -139.938°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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 20:27:24 UTC	2.1md	19 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.058°, -155.367°	34.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 19 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii, logged at 20:27 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 34.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.058°, -155.367°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 20:14:37 UTC	2.3ml	44 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska 61.636°, -146.376°	14.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:14 UTC on February 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 44 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska. The event originated approximately 14.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.636°, -146.376°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 20:06:22 UTC	2.5md	3 km NE of Almanor, CA 40.234°, -121.153°	2.0 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 3 km NE of Almanor, CA, logged at 20:06 UTC. At a depth of just 2.0 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 (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.234°, -121.153°. 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.
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 19:51:56 UTC	4.6mb	210 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan 33.523°, 141.490°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 12, 2026 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 210 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 33.523°N, 141.490°E. 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.

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 12, 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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