Earthquakes on February 20, 2026: 231 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 23:15:19 UTC	2.1ml	73 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 63.596°, -147.458°	1.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 73 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska at 23:15 UTC. At a depth of just 1.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 63.596°, -147.458°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 23:10:18 UTC	2.3md	10 km SW of Bonny Doon, CA 36.966°, -122.217°	7.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km SW of Bonny Doon, CA at 23:10 UTC on February 20, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 7.8 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 36.966°N, -122.217°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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 22:11:49 UTC	4.4mb	63 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.230°, 159.531°	70.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 63 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on February 20, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. At a depth of 70.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 53.230°, 159.531°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 22:04:48 UTC	2.4md	11 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.881°, -66.847°	14.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 11 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico on February 20, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. At a depth of 14.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 17.881°, -66.847°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 21:07:47 UTC	2.0md	6 km NNE of Yauco, Puerto Rico 18.090°, -66.818°	21.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 6 km NNE of Yauco, Puerto Rico with origin time 21:07 UTC on February 20, 2026. The event originated approximately 21.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.090°, -66.818°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 21:05:07 UTC	2.0md	5 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee 36.230°, -89.447°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 5 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee on February 20, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. At a depth of 7.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.230°, -89.447°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 21:01:06 UTC	2.6ml	114 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.372°, -159.899°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 114 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 21:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 54.372°, -159.899°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:55:50 UTC	3.0ml	192 km S of Nikolski, Alaska 51.235°, -169.329°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 192 km S of Nikolski, Alaska on February 20, 2026 at 20:55 UTC. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 51.235°, -169.329°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:50:39 UTC	2.5ml	2 km NNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.381°, -150.000°	42.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 2 km NNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska on February 20, 2026 at 20:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 42.4 km depth. Coordinates: 61.381°, -150.000°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:43:04 UTC	2.0ml	11 km WNW of Cohoe, Alaska 60.389°, -151.505°	67.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 11 km WNW of Cohoe, Alaska at 20:43 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 67.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.389°N, -151.505°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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:38:05 UTC	4.7mb	South Sandwich Islands region -56.682°, -25.863°	73.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:38 UTC on February 20, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 73.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -56.682°N, -25.863°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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:25:21 UTC	3.0ml	54 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska 61.236°, -152.084°	108.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 20, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 54 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska, logged at 20:25 UTC. At a depth of 108.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.236°N, -152.084°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:24:45 UTC	2.5ml	88 km S of False Pass, Alaska 54.059°, -163.391°	25.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 88 km S of False Pass, Alaska with origin time 20:24 UTC on February 20, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 25.6 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 54.059°, -163.391°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:15:13 UTC	4.3mb	214 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.966°, -178.658°	593.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 214 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 20:15 UTC. At 593.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -17.966°, -178.658°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:15:00 UTC	2.8md	11 km NNW of Corcoran, CA 36.191°, -119.610°	19.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 11 km NNW of Corcoran, CA came in on February 20, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 19.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 36.191°, -119.610°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 20:12:49 UTC	2.6ml	17 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming 44.997°, -106.980°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:12 UTC on February 20, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 17 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming. 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. Geolocation places the event at 44.997°N, -106.980°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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 19:58:03 UTC	2.2ml	15 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska 62.444°, -151.037°	77.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 15 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska on February 20, 2026, with origin time 19:58 UTC. The event originated approximately 77.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 62.444°, -151.037°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 19:44:31 UTC	4.0mwr	67 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan 24.107°, 122.469°	36.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 20, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 67 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan, logged at 19:44 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 36.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 24.107°, 122.469°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 19:25:18 UTC	4.6mb	South Sandwich Islands region -56.863°, -26.036°	74.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected in the South Sandwich Islands region on February 20, 2026, with origin time 19:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 74.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -56.863°, -26.036°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 19:16:49 UTC	4.5mww	27 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan 24.239°, 122.885°	52.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 20, 2026 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 27 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan. The event originated approximately 52.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 24.239°N, 122.885°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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 19:15:35 UTC	2.3ml	87 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.319°, -165.595°	20.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 87 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska with origin time 19:15 UTC on February 20, 2026. The event originated approximately 20.0 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 53.319°N, -165.595°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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 19:13:01 UTC	2.1ml	41 km SSE of Glacier View, Alaska 61.460°, -147.367°	16.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:13 UTC on February 20, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 41 km SSE of Glacier View, Alaska. The event originated approximately 16.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.460°N, -147.367°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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 18:59:32 UTC	4.2mb	88 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan 37.779°, 142.009°	51.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 20, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 88 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan, logged at 18:59 UTC. At a depth of 51.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.779°, 142.009°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 18:48:50 UTC	4.2mb	5 km N of El Pedregal, Peru -16.310°, -72.181°	127.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 20, 2026 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 5 km N of El Pedregal, Peru. The event originated approximately 127.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -16.310°, -72.181°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 18:05:24 UTC	2.1ml	66 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 61.424°, -152.170°	112.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 66 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska at 18:05 UTC on February 20, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 112.8 km depth. Coordinates: 61.424°, -152.170°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 17:52:13 UTC	4.1mb	39 km S of Trà My, Vietnam 14.982°, 108.165°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:52 UTC on February 20, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 39 km S of Trà My, Vietnam. 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. Geolocation places the event at 14.982°N, 108.165°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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 17:50:23 UTC	2.3ml	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.632°, -104.230°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 17:50 UTC. At a depth of just 2.5 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: 31.632°, -104.230°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 17:45:41 UTC	2.1ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.536°, -140.051°	11.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 20, 2026, with origin time 17:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.8 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 60.536°, -140.051°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 17:43:48 UTC	2.6ml	209 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 52.010°, -166.069°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 209 km S of Unalaska, Alaska at 17:43 UTC on February 20, 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: 52.010°, -166.069°. 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.
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 17:09:15 UTC	2.2ml	19 km WNW of Cooper Landing, Alaska 60.542°, -150.164°	42.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 19 km WNW of Cooper Landing, Alaska came in on February 20, 2026 at 17:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 42.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 60.542°, -150.164°. 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 20, 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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