Earthquakes on February 19, 2026: 250 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 23:32:49 UTC	2.7ml	107 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic 19.535°, -68.211°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 107 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic at 23:32 UTC on February 19, 2026. 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 19.535°N, -68.211°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 23:09:47 UTC	2.3md	2 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.966°, -66.933°	15.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 2 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico with origin time 23:09 UTC on February 19, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 15.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.966°N, -66.933°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 22:46:05 UTC	2.2ml	18 km NNW of Fishhook, Alaska 61.903°, -149.343°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 18 km NNW of Fishhook, Alaska at 22:46 UTC on February 19, 2026. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.903°N, -149.343°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 22:31:13 UTC	4.3mb	69 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.210°, 157.392°	79.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 69 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia came in on February 19, 2026 at 22:31 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 79.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.210°, 157.392°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 22:03:41 UTC	3.4ml	14 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.697°, -105.331°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 14 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming with origin time 22:03 UTC on February 19, 2026. 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 43.697°, -105.331°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 21:23:54 UTC	2.1md	3 km SE of Pacifica, CA 37.595°, -122.461°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 19, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 3 km SE of Pacifica, CA. The event originated approximately 8.9 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 37.595°, -122.461°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 20:44:10 UTC	2.4ml	101 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.489°, -177.965°	23.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 101 km WSW of Adak, Alaska with origin time 20:44 UTC on February 19, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 23.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.489°, -177.965°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 20:32:57 UTC	4.6mb	Fiji region -20.704°, -178.606°	584.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Fiji region with origin time 20:32 UTC on February 19, 2026. At 584.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -20.704°, -178.606°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 20:28:06 UTC	2.0ml	31 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.224°, -150.495°	40.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 31 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska came in on February 19, 2026 at 20:28 UTC. At a depth of 40.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.224°N, -150.495°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 20:26:18 UTC	2.2md	0 km ESE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.970°, -66.901°	10.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 0 km ESE of Guánica, Puerto Rico at 20:26 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.8 km depth. Coordinates: 17.970°, -66.901°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 20:09:42 UTC	4.3mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -33.409°, 77.698°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place near Mid-Indian Ridge on February 19, 2026 at 20:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -33.409°N, 77.698°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 19:57:24 UTC	2.6ml	8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma 35.624°, -98.031°	5.6 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma on February 19, 2026 at 19:57 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 5.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 35.624°N, -98.031°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 19:56:59 UTC	2.2ml	49 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.660°, -104.129°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 49 km NW of Toyah, Texas on February 19, 2026, with origin time 19:56 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 6.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.660°, -104.129°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 19:26:19 UTC	2.1md	15 km N of Brooktrails, CA 39.581°, -123.360°	10.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 15 km N of Brooktrails, CA, logged at 19:26 UTC. At a depth of 10.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.581°, -123.360°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 19:11:03 UTC	4.4mb	70 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece 34.437°, 26.077°	39.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 70 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece on February 19, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. At a depth of 39.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 34.437°, 26.077°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 18:49:01 UTC	2.0ml	55 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.675°, -104.198°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas on February 19, 2026 at 18:49 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 31.675°, -104.198°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 18:47:27 UTC	3.7mb	111 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.020°, -169.530°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 seismic event took place 111 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 19, 2026 at 18:47 UTC. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.020°, -169.530°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 18:37:11 UTC	4.3mb	232 km S of Ishigaki, Japan 22.258°, 123.952°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 232 km S of Ishigaki, Japan, logged at 18:37 UTC. 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: 22.258°, 123.952°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 18:21:55 UTC	2.7ml	126 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.132°, -178.011°	25.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 126 km SW of Adak, Alaska on February 19, 2026, with origin time 18:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 25.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.132°, -178.011°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 17:46:43 UTC	2.0ml	13 km SE of Bodfish, CA 35.512°, -118.388°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 13 km SE of Bodfish, CA on February 19, 2026, with origin time 17:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 6.8 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 35.512°, -118.388°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 17:41:46 UTC	4.3mb	256 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia 4.026°, 128.311°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 19, 2026 at 17:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 256 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 4.026°, 128.311°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 17:35:38 UTC	2.1ml	43 km N of Valdez, Alaska 61.525°, -146.332°	12.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 43 km N of Valdez, Alaska on February 19, 2026 at 17:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 61.525°N, -146.332°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 17:34:41 UTC	4.7mb	215 km N of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador 1.173°, -90.663°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 215 km N of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador at 17:34 UTC on February 19, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 1.173°, -90.663°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 17:17:22 UTC	4.9mww	231 km N of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador 1.335°, -90.597°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 231 km N of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador at 17:17 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. 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 1.335°, -90.597°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 17:03:35 UTC	2.9ml	13 km SSE of Waikoloa, Hawaii 19.826°, -155.736°	40.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:03 UTC on February 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 13 km SSE of Waikoloa, Hawaii. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 40.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.826°, -155.736°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 16:33:14 UTC	3.2ml	82 km S of McCarthy, Alaska 60.695°, -143.118°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 82 km S of McCarthy, Alaska on February 19, 2026, with origin time 16:33 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.695°N, -143.118°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 15:30:37 UTC	2.3ml	11 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.213°, -150.226°	1.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 11 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska on February 19, 2026, with origin time 15:30 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. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 62.213°N, -150.226°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 15:14:56 UTC	3.9mb	119 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 51.915°, -169.389°	10.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 119 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 19, 2026, with origin time 15:14 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.1 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.915°, -169.389°. 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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 15:01:38 UTC	4.6mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 24.122°, 141.999°	96.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region at 15:01 UTC. At a depth of 96.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 24.122°N, 141.999°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.
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 14:49:06 UTC	2.6ml	120 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 51.931°, -169.508°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 120 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 14:49 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.931°, -169.508°. 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.

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 19, 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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