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Earthquakes on February 23, 2026

430
EARTHQUAKES on February 23, 2026
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
14 km deep · 10 people felt it
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
2
M4.0–4.9
46
M3.0–3.9
77
M2.0–2.9
119
M1.0–1.9
186

Activity Summary

430
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
2
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Earthquake Map — February 23, 2026

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — February 23, 2026

Showing 30 of 244 (filtered from 430)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:56:04 UTC
2.2ml
6 km ESE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma
34.420°, -97.442°
4.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:56 UTC on February 23, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 6 km ESE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:50:27 UTC
2.5ml
94 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.377°, -169.906°
7.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 94 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on February 23, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:36:37 UTC
2.1md
14 km W of Clayton, Idaho
44.276°, -114.575°
-1.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 14 km W of Clayton, Idaho at 23:36 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:33:59 UTC
3.1ml
82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.481°, -169.816°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska, logged at 23:33 UTC. It arrived roughly 18 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:27:29 UTC
2.7ml
94 km NW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska
64.559°, -153.477°
4.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:27 UTC on February 23, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 94 km NW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:26:19 UTC
2.2ml
32 km NNW of Hope, Canada
49.630°, -121.691°
3.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 32 km NNW of Hope, Canada at 23:26 UTC on February 23, 2026. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:23:13 UTC
2.1ml
12 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii
19.272°, -155.387°
29.7 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 12 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii on February 23, 2026, with origin time 23:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 22 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:14:30 UTC
3.8mb
87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.353°, -169.733°
10.0 km-II-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 23:14 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 23:03:41 UTC
4.8mww
7 km E of Nanao, Japan
37.038°, 137.044°
259.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:03 UTC on February 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 7 km E of Nanao, Japan. The event was offshore. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:59:37 UTC
2.0ml
20 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska
61.812°, -149.615°
28.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 20 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska, logged at 22:59 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:54:25 UTC
4.2mb
57 km S of Shikotan, Russia
43.288°, 146.805°
35.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 22:54 UTC on February 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 57 km S of Shikotan, Russia. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:54:07 UTC
2.5ml
90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.455°, -169.941°
16.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 23, 2026 at 22:54 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:49:59 UTC
3.2ml
80 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.508°, -169.824°
16.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 22:49 UTC on February 23, 2026, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 80 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:44:40 UTC
2.7ml
83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.389°, -169.700°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 22:44 UTC on February 23, 2026. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:34:21 UTC
4.5mb
59 km SE of Shimoda, Japan
34.329°, 139.445°
139.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 59 km SE of Shimoda, Japan on February 23, 2026, with origin time 22:34 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:25:03 UTC
2.3ml
34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico
32.003°, -103.809°
8.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico on February 23, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:17:19 UTC
2.6ml
75 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.525°, -169.743°
9.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 75 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 23, 2026 at 22:17 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:12:52 UTC
2.3ml
49 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska
63.179°, -149.812°
100.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 49 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska, logged at 22:12 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:12:22 UTC
4.1mb
88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.373°, -169.772°
10.0 km-II-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 22:12 UTC on February 23, 2026. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:04:48 UTC
3.0ml
184 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska
52.630°, -164.606°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 184 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 22:04 UTC on February 23, 2026. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 22:01:37 UTC
2.9ml
89 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.461°, -169.919°
21.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 89 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 23, 2026, with origin time 22:01 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:49:12 UTC
2.6ml
81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.440°, -169.750°
15.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska, logged at 21:49 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:45:53 UTC
3.5ml
81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.502°, -169.834°
21.9 km-II-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 21:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:42:47 UTC
3.2ml
83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.479°, -169.835°
13.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 21:42 UTC on February 23, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:41:48 UTC
2.5ml
80 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.486°, -169.797°
13.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
February 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 80 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska, logged at 21:41 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:30:17 UTC
2.0md
3 km SE of Tallaboa Alta, Puerto Rico
18.032°, -66.670°
16.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 3 km SE of Tallaboa Alta, Puerto Rico came in on February 23, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:29:00 UTC
4.1mb
87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.410°, -169.825°
6.3 km-II-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 21:29 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:24:24 UTC
3.0ml
76 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.522°, -169.760°
25.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On February 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 76 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 21:24 UTC. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:20:33 UTC
2.1ml
40 km N of Chase, Alaska
62.809°, -149.963°
77.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 40 km N of Chase, Alaska came in on February 23, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-23
2026-02-23 21:15:26 UTC
3.3ml
89 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
52.391°, -169.830°
14.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 3.3 event was detected 89 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 23, 2026, with origin time 21:15 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M3.3 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.

About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on February 23, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.