Earthquakes on February 15, 2026: 220 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 23:55:22 UTC	4.3mb	4 km WSW of Turrillas, Spain 37.021°, -2.313°	9.3 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 15, 2026 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 4 km WSW of Turrillas, Spain. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 9.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 37.021°, -2.313°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 23:10:38 UTC	4.5mb	70 km SE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea -4.736°, 143.182°	90.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 70 km SE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea on February 15, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 90.2 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -4.736°, 143.182°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 23:05:34 UTC	4.2mb	198 km S of Nikolski, Alaska 51.168°, -169.198°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 15, 2026 at 23:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 198 km S of Nikolski, Alaska. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.0 (weak). 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. The epicenter is at 51.168°, -169.198°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 22:52:13 UTC	4.1mb	200 km S of Nikolski, Alaska 51.146°, -169.129°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 200 km S of Nikolski, Alaska, logged at 22:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.0 (weak). 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. The epicenter is at 51.146°, -169.129°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 22:40:33 UTC	2.1ml	8 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.382°, -120.510°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:40 UTC on February 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 8 km S of Princeton, Canada. At just -0.4 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 49.382°, -120.510°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 22:36:33 UTC	4.1mb	268 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.439°, -177.765°	610.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 15, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 268 km WNW of Houma, Tonga. At 610.7 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -20.439°N, -177.765°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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 22:18:27 UTC	3.9md	100 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.144°, -64.376°	45.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 100 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on February 15, 2026, with origin time 22:18 UTC. The event originated approximately 45.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.144°N, -64.376°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 22:06:57 UTC	2.3ml	35 km NNE of Atka, Alaska 52.482°, -173.977°	21.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 35 km NNE of Atka, Alaska on February 15, 2026, with origin time 22:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 21.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 52.482°N, -173.977°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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 21:48:41 UTC	2.0ml	39 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 56.926°, -154.826°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 15, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 39 km W of Akhiok, Alaska. The event originated approximately 9.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 56.926°, -154.826°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 21:34:11 UTC	4.4mb	80 km NNW of Isangel, Vanuatu -18.826°, 169.129°	229.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:34 UTC on February 15, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 80 km NNW of Isangel, Vanuatu. The event originated approximately 229.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -18.826°, 169.129°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 21:04:10 UTC	2.4md	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.814°, -122.816°	1.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA at 21:04 UTC on February 15, 2026. At a depth of just 1.3 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 38.814°, -122.816°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 20:54:37 UTC	5.3mb	113 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga -15.109°, -173.189°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 113 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga on February 15, 2026 at 20:54 UTC. 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 -15.109°N, -173.189°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 20:23:45 UTC	2.2ml	48 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.115°, -116.737°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 48 km NE of Valmy, Nevada with origin time 20:23 UTC on February 15, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.9 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 41.115°N, -116.737°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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 20:13:41 UTC	4.1mb	Kuril Islands 47.145°, 153.272°	68.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on February 15, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. At a depth of 68.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 47.145°, 153.272°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 20:11:42 UTC	2.5ml	46 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska 53.726°, -165.602°	97.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 15, 2026 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 46 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 97.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.726°N, -165.602°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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 19:55:10 UTC	2.0ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.443°, -139.563°	1.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 15, 2026 at 19:55 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.3 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 60.443°N, -139.563°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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 19:39:18 UTC	4.6mb	23 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia 9.012°, 39.734°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 23 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia came in on February 15, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 9.012°N, 39.734°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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 18:28:44 UTC	4.3mb	190 km S of Nikolski, Alaska 51.239°, -169.176°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 190 km S of Nikolski, Alaska on February 15, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.1 (weak). 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 51.239°, -169.176°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 17:57:58 UTC	4.1mb	285 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia 4.310°, 128.025°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 285 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia with origin time 17:57 UTC on February 15, 2026. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 4.310°, 128.025°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 17:43:07 UTC	2.7ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.583°, -139.868°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 15, 2026 at 17:43 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.583°N, -139.868°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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 17:30:16 UTC	3.6mb	45 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.951°, -165.154°	65.1 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 45 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska came in on February 15, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.7, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 65.1 km depth. Coordinates: 53.951°, -165.154°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 16:24:31 UTC	3.3ml	23 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 55.128°, -160.541°	53.6 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 23 km S of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 16:24 UTC on February 15, 2026. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.0 — considered weak. The hypocenter lay at 53.6 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 55.128°N, -160.541°E. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 16:12:36 UTC	4.2mb	288 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 48.372°, 154.299°	79.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 288 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on February 15, 2026 at 16:12 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 79.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 48.372°N, 154.299°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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 15:58:45 UTC	5.9mww	299 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 48.195°, 154.521°	36.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 15, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 299 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. 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 15, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.1 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 36.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 48.195°, 154.521°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 15:58:18 UTC	4.6mb	271 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia 4.178°, 127.869°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 271 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on February 15, 2026 at 15:58 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. Coordinates: 4.178°, 127.869°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 15:29:31 UTC	2.6ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.520°, -140.096°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 15:29 UTC on February 15, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 60.520°, -140.096°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 14:39:19 UTC	2.8ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.368°, 178.716°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska came in on February 15, 2026 at 14:39 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.368°, 178.716°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 14:38:03 UTC	2.2ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.450°, -139.529°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on February 15, 2026 at 14:38 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. Coordinates: 60.450°, -139.529°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 14:23:59 UTC	2.5ml	75 km NE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.598°, -153.208°	158.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 75 km NE of Port Alsworth, Alaska on February 15, 2026 at 14:23 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 158.2 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.598°, -153.208°. 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.
2026-02-15 2026-02-15 13:53:14 UTC	3.1ml	181 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.262°, -179.058°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 181 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on February 15, 2026, with origin time 13:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.262°, -179.058°. 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.

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 15, 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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