Earthquakes on February 17, 2026: 258 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 23:57:40 UTC	2.1ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.557°, -139.957°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:57 UTC on February 17, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 60.557°, -139.957°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 23:48:54 UTC	4.1mb	97 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.053°, 127.192°	110.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:48 UTC on February 17, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 97 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 110.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 2.053°, 127.192°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 23:17:00 UTC	4.0mb	47 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.783°, -175.955°	59.6 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 47 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on February 17, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.6 (light). The hypocenter lay at 59.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.783°, -175.955°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 23:12:44 UTC	4.6mb	137 km SW of Adak, Alaska 50.959°, -177.956°	10.0 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 137 km SW of Adak, Alaska came in on February 17, 2026 at 23:12 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. 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. Geolocation places the event at 50.959°N, -177.956°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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 23:01:15 UTC	4.4mb	154 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe 16.467°, -59.635°	16.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 154 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe came in on February 17, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 16.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 16.467°, -59.635°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 22:52:43 UTC	4.6mb	76 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -5.992°, 147.444°	81.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 76 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on February 17, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 81.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -5.992°, 147.444°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 22:35:54 UTC	3.7ml	13 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.687°, -105.347°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded 13 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming on February 17, 2026 at 22:35 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 epicenter is at 43.687°, -105.347°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 22:32:02 UTC	3.1ml	73 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.542°, -175.719°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 73 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on February 17, 2026 at 22:32 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.542°N, -175.719°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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 22:23:50 UTC	4.4mb	111 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines 8.791°, 127.322°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 111 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines on February 17, 2026 at 22:23 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. Geolocation places the event at 8.791°N, 127.322°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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 22:21:55 UTC	2.4ml	127 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.274°, -178.194°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 127 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at 22:21 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 51.274°, -178.194°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 22:07:37 UTC	2.0ml	29 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska 63.347°, -145.461°	1.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 29 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska came in on February 17, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. At a depth of just 1.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 63.347°, -145.461°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 22:00:25 UTC	2.2ml	101 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 56.803°, -155.818°	47.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 101 km W of Akhiok, Alaska came in on February 17, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. At a depth of 47.6 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 56.803°N, -155.818°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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 21:21:40 UTC	2.6md	42 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico 18.075°, -67.589°	20.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 42 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico at 21:21 UTC on February 17, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.075°, -67.589°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 21:04:11 UTC	3.3ml	17 km NE of Wright, Wyoming 43.847°, -105.326°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.3 event was detected 17 km NE of Wright, Wyoming on February 17, 2026, with origin time 21:04 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: 43.847°, -105.326°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 20:37:59 UTC	4.1mb	124 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.635°, 128.680°	228.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 124 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia at 20:37 UTC on February 17, 2026. At a depth of 228.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 2.635°, 128.680°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 20:37:56 UTC	3.3ml	22 km ESE of Atka, Alaska 52.146°, -173.875°	92.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 22 km ESE of Atka, Alaska came in on February 17, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. At a depth of 92.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 52.146°, -173.875°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 20:35:01 UTC	3.4ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.775°, 177.268°	69.3 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska at 20:35 UTC on February 17, 2026. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.3 — considered weak. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 69.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.775°N, 177.268°E. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 20:30:11 UTC	2.0ml	49 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.664°, -104.119°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 49 km W of Mentone, Texas on February 17, 2026 at 20:30 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.1 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 31.664°N, -104.119°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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 20:29:05 UTC	2.1ml	25 km W of Chignik Lake, Alaska 56.262°, -159.178°	119.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 25 km W of Chignik Lake, Alaska on February 17, 2026, with origin time 20:29 UTC. The event originated approximately 119.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 56.262°N, -159.178°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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 20:25:50 UTC	2.3md	3 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.966°, -66.818°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 17, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 3 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 11.4 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 17.966°, -66.818°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 20:24:47 UTC	4.3mb	Owen Fracture Zone region 12.878°, 57.692°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected in the Owen Fracture Zone region on February 17, 2026, with origin time 20:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 12.878°, 57.692°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 20:01:38 UTC	4.5mb	151 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.638°, 159.081°	39.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 151 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on February 17, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. The event originated approximately 39.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.638°, 159.081°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 19:33:31 UTC	2.7md	2 km ESE of San Martin, CA 37.080°, -121.588°	23.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 19:33 UTC on February 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 2 km ESE of San Martin, CA. The hypocenter lay at 23.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 37.080°N, -121.588°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 19:24:21 UTC	4.6mb	67 km SSE of Modisi, Indonesia -0.131°, 124.607°	80.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 67 km SSE of Modisi, Indonesia, logged at 19:24 UTC. At a depth of 80.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -0.131°, 124.607°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 18:57:13 UTC	3.6ml	4 km S of Banning, CA 33.893°, -116.869°	14.0 km	399	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 4 km S of Banning, CA at 18:57 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 399 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.6, classified as light shaking. At a depth of 14.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 33.893°, -116.869°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 18:25:13 UTC	2.2ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.554°, -139.967°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 17, 2026 at 18:25 UTC. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 2.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.554°, -139.967°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 18:17:09 UTC	2.2ml	24 km NNE of Mentone, Texas 31.892°, -103.455°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 24 km NNE of Mentone, Texas, logged at 18:17 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 31.892°, -103.455°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 18:16:07 UTC	4.3mb	66 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.321°, 161.326°	105.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 66 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands came in on February 17, 2026 at 18:16 UTC. At a depth of 105.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -10.321°N, 161.326°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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 18:14:29 UTC	2.0ml	25 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska 62.542°, -151.242°	87.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 25 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska, logged at 18:14 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 87.5 km depth. Coordinates: 62.542°, -151.242°. 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.
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 18:13:50 UTC	2.2md	2 km S of Redwood Valley, CA 39.245°, -123.201°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 2 km S of Redwood Valley, CA on February 17, 2026, with origin time 18:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.8 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 39.245°, -123.201°. 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 17, 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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