Earthquakes on February 16, 2026: 233 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 23:55:39 UTC	2.3ml	3 km S of Blaine, Maine 46.470°, -67.860°	5.0 km	113	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:55 UTC on February 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 3 km S of Blaine, Maine. The USGS received 113 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 46.470°N, -67.860°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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 23:47:21 UTC	5.0mb	116 km E of Tual, Indonesia -5.610°, 133.799°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake 116 km E of Tual, Indonesia at 23:47 UTC on February 16, 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. Coordinates: -5.610°, 133.799°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 23:19:20 UTC	2.2ml	2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.180°, -155.488°	30.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on February 16, 2026 at 23:19 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 30.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.180°, -155.488°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 23:09:58 UTC	2.1ml	26 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska 62.269°, -150.902°	73.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 26 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska, logged at 23:09 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 73.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 62.269°N, -150.902°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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:57:44 UTC	4.6mb	15 km E of Levídion, Greece 37.692°, 22.466°	65.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 15 km E of Levídion, Greece at 22:57 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 65.8 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 37.692°N, 22.466°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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:50:47 UTC	4.4mb	97 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) 20.466°, 93.934°	43.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 97 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) on February 16, 2026 at 22:50 UTC. At a depth of 43.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 20.466°, 93.934°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:46:14 UTC	2.0ml	108 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.250°, -141.080°	13.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 108 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 22:46 UTC. At a depth of 13.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.250°, -141.080°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:34:26 UTC	3.1mb_lg	5 km E of Calumet, Oklahoma 35.595°, -98.058°	10.3 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:34 UTC on February 16, 2026, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 5 km E of Calumet, Oklahoma. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 35.595°, -98.058°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:34:14 UTC	4.2mb	39 km E of La Tirana, Chile -20.355°, -69.275°	111.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 39 km E of La Tirana, Chile on February 16, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 111.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -20.355°N, -69.275°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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:31:21 UTC	2.3md	5 km E of Scotts Hill, Tennessee 35.509°, -88.184°	11.5 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 16, 2026 at 22:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 5 km E of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 11.5 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 35.509°N, -88.184°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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:27:40 UTC	2.1ml	81 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska 59.104°, -150.172°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 16, 2026 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 81 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 9.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 59.104°, -150.172°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:23:51 UTC	2.0ml	17 km NNE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.490°, -160.420°	50.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 16, 2026 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 17 km NNE of Sand Point, Alaska. The event originated approximately 50.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 55.490°, -160.420°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 22:08:16 UTC	4.6mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -21.854°, 69.211°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:08 UTC on February 16, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred near Mid-Indian Ridge. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -21.854°, 69.211°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 21:50:25 UTC	2.4ml	9 km E of Happy Valley, Alaska 59.958°, -151.570°	47.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 16, 2026 at 21:50 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 9 km E of Happy Valley, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 47.1 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 59.958°, -151.570°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 21:42:52 UTC	6.0mww	87 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.254°, 157.701°	43.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 16, 2026 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 87 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, 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 16, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.9 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 43.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.254°, 157.701°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 21:41:25 UTC	2.7ml	22 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii 19.806°, -156.177°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 22 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii at 21:41 UTC on February 16, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.806°N, -156.177°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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 21:38:54 UTC	2.0ml	106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.499°, -139.878°	20.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 16, 2026 at 21:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.499°N, -139.878°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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 21:35:10 UTC	4.7mb	western Indian-Antarctic Ridge -49.254°, 121.860°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on February 16, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -49.254°, 121.860°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 21:24:57 UTC	4.8mwr	30 km NNW of Calama, Chile -22.224°, -69.086°	102.3 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place 30 km NNW of Calama, Chile on February 16, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 102.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -22.224°, -69.086°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 20:51:57 UTC	3.3ml	208 km S of Nikolski, Alaska 51.063°, -168.991°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 208 km S of Nikolski, Alaska on February 16, 2026 at 20:51 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.0, classified as weak shaking. 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. Coordinates: 51.063°, -168.991°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 20:37:31 UTC	2.2ml	32 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska 62.221°, -150.971°	64.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 32 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska on February 16, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 64.9 km depth. Coordinates: 62.221°, -150.971°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 20:34:36 UTC	2.0ml	13 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska 61.254°, -151.159°	62.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska with origin time 20:34 UTC on February 16, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 62.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 61.254°, -151.159°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 20:05:01 UTC	2.2ml	62 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.982°, -140.432°	11.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 62 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 20:05 UTC on February 16, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 11.1 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 59.982°, -140.432°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 20:03:42 UTC	3.5ml	31 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming 45.145°, -106.934°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 seismic event took place 31 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming on February 16, 2026 at 20:03 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 45.145°, -106.934°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 19:32:25 UTC	4.3mb	Fiji region -18.145°, -177.759°	585.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Fiji region came in on February 16, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. At 585.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -18.145°, -177.759°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 19:23:39 UTC	5.8mww	113 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands -11.576°, 166.370°	40.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded 113 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands on February 16, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.4 — considered moderate. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 40.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -11.576°N, 166.370°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 18:54:12 UTC	2.1md	0 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 17.984°, -66.919°	9.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 0 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico on February 16, 2026 at 18:54 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 9.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.984°, -66.919°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 18:50:45 UTC	2.8ml	20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada 40.595°, -119.590°	12.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 16, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 12.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.595°, -119.590°. 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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 18:41:58 UTC	2.1ml	62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.039°, -152.827°	67.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska with origin time 18:41 UTC on February 16, 2026. The event originated approximately 67.6 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 59.039°N, -152.827°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.
2026-02-16 2026-02-16 18:23:14 UTC	4.2mwr	31 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.642°, 122.037°	67.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 31 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan, logged at 18:23 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 67.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 24.642°, 122.037°. 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.

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 16, 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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