Earthquakes on February 22, 2026: 229 Worldwide, Largest M7.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 23:43:37 UTC	2.4ml	75 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.451°, -161.817°	16.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 75 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on February 22, 2026 at 23:43 UTC. The event originated approximately 16.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.451°N, -161.817°E. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 22:36:17 UTC	4.8mwr	60 km WNW of Pisco, Peru -13.525°, -76.732°	37.2 km	14	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 60 km WNW of Pisco, Peru. Nearby residents submitted 14 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The event originated approximately 37.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -13.525°N, -76.732°E. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 22:13:49 UTC	2.2ml	81 km E of Akutan, Alaska 54.148°, -164.530°	77.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 81 km E of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 22:13 UTC on February 22, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 77.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 54.148°, -164.530°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 22:05:12 UTC	4.4mb	Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia -7.984°, 129.730°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia came in on February 22, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -7.984°, 129.730°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 21:47:15 UTC	4.5mb	135 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga -19.518°, -173.055°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:47 UTC on February 22, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 135 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -19.518°, -173.055°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 21:21:28 UTC	2.5ml	73 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.212°, -151.386°	20.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 73 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska with origin time 21:21 UTC on February 22, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 20.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 58.212°N, -151.386°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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 21:21:09 UTC	4.2mb	223 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 50.996°, 159.604°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 223 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on February 22, 2026, with origin time 21:21 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 50.996°, 159.604°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 21:02:15 UTC	2.1ml	27 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.435°, -155.579°	42.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 27 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii. The event originated approximately 42.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.435°, -155.579°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 20:12:38 UTC	2.1ml	95 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.241°, -140.742°	1.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 95 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 20:12 UTC on February 22, 2026. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.241°N, -140.742°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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 19:41:10 UTC	2.2md	6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.814°, -122.814°	2.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On February 22, 2026 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.9 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 38.814°N, -122.814°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 19:39:13 UTC	2.1ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.394°, -139.397°	0.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 19:39 UTC. At a depth of just 0.8 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: 60.394°, -139.397°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 19:11:26 UTC	4.1mb	55 km SE of Mohr, Iran 27.198°, 53.279°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 55 km SE of Mohr, Iran on February 22, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. 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 27.198°N, 53.279°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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 19:02:15 UTC	2.6md	21 km WSW of Petrolia, CA 40.261°, -124.517°	20.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 21 km WSW of Petrolia, CA. The event originated approximately 20.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.261°, -124.517°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 18:57:10 UTC	2.4ml	2 km WNW of Nikolaevsk, Alaska 59.820°, -151.650°	53.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 2 km WNW of Nikolaevsk, Alaska, logged at 18:57 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 53.4 km depth. Coordinates: 59.820°, -151.650°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 18:25:02 UTC	4.1ml	46 km SW of Kekaha, Hawaii 21.687°, -160.045°	11.4 km	4	II	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 46 km SW of Kekaha, Hawaii. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.0 (weak). A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 21.687°, -160.045°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 18:03:32 UTC	4.4mb	89 km SSW of San Juan, Peru -16.148°, -75.371°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 89 km SSW of San Juan, Peru on February 22, 2026 at 18:03 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -16.148°, -75.371°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 17:56:09 UTC	2.2ml	8 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma 34.404°, -97.430°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 8 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma on February 22, 2026 at 17:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 34.404°, -97.430°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 17:29:42 UTC	2.7ml	282 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska 54.827°, -151.686°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 282 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska came in on February 22, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.0, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 54.827°, -151.686°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 17:20:06 UTC	3.2ml	9 km N of Cantwell, Alaska 63.479°, -148.925°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 9 km N of Cantwell, Alaska, logged at 17:20 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. The epicenter is at 63.479°, -148.925°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 16:57:46 UTC	7.1mww	57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia 6.854°, 116.294°	629.0 km	59	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 57 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia. A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. 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 22, 2026. At 629.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. 59 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.6 (moderate). The epicenter is at 6.854°, 116.294°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M7.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 16:37:47 UTC	4.3mb	57 km SE of Nemuro, Japan 42.951°, 146.060°	67.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 57 km SE of Nemuro, Japan, logged at 16:37 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 67.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 42.951°N, 146.060°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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 16:21:58 UTC	2.8ml	7 km SW of Clear Creek, Utah 39.600°, -111.210°	-1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 7 km SW of Clear Creek, Utah at 16:21 UTC. At a depth of just -1.7 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 39.600°N, -111.210°E. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 15:58:26 UTC	2.1ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.575°, -139.882°	5.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 15:58 UTC on February 22, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 5.1 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 60.575°, -139.882°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 15:58:19 UTC	4.3mb	213 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.549°, -178.744°	559.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 213 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji. At 559.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -17.549°, -178.744°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 15:50:33 UTC	2.2ml	60 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.278°, -152.654°	121.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 60 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska at 15:50 UTC. At a depth of 121.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.278°N, -152.654°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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 15:35:41 UTC	5.1mb	100 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia -0.689°, 99.217°	50.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.1 earthquake 100 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia at 15:35 UTC on February 22, 2026. At a depth of 50.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -0.689°, 99.217°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 15:30:44 UTC	2.0ml	3 km SSW of Clinton, Washington 47.950°, -122.375°	29.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 3 km SSW of Clinton, Washington with origin time 15:30 UTC on February 22, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 29.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 47.950°, -122.375°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 15:17:47 UTC	2.1ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.913°, 178.322°	11.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 22, 2026 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 11.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.913°, 178.322°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 15:14:58 UTC	4.5mb	43 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -5.947°, 150.115°	106.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 43 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at 15:14 UTC on February 22, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 106.7 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -5.947°, 150.115°. 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.
2026-02-22 2026-02-22 15:06:00 UTC	2.7md	23 km SW of South Dos Palos, CA 36.796°, -120.808°	7.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 23 km SW of South Dos Palos, CA, logged at 15:06 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 7.5 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 36.796°N, -120.808°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.

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 22, 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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