Earthquakes on February 24, 2026: 285 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 23:48:18 UTC	4.6mb	243 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.503°, 159.003°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 243 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia came in on February 24, 2026 at 23:48 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 49.503°N, 159.003°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 23:33:55 UTC	2.8ml	82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.454°, -169.778°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 23:33 UTC on February 24, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. 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 52.454°N, -169.778°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 23:32:27 UTC	2.7ml	9 km NW of La Pocatière, Canada 47.415°, -70.132°	23.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 9 km NW of La Pocatière, Canada with origin time 23:32 UTC on February 24, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 23.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 47.415°, -70.132°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 23:22:23 UTC	2.5md	51 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.386°, -124.884°	6.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 51 km W of Petrolia, CA with origin time 23:22 UTC on February 24, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 6.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.386°, -124.884°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 23:09:26 UTC	3.6mwr	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.529°, -139.852°	5.0 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.6 seismic event took place 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 24, 2026 at 23:09 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 60.529°N, -139.852°E. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 23:01:09 UTC	4.4mb	south of the Fiji Islands -25.143°, 179.808°	502.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded south of the Fiji Islands on February 24, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. At 502.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -25.143°, 179.808°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 22:41:28 UTC	2.2ml	18 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska 61.073°, -150.063°	47.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 18 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska on February 24, 2026, with origin time 22:41 UTC. The event originated approximately 47.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.073°, -150.063°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 22:37:17 UTC	3.1ml	84 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.532°, -169.910°	20.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 84 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 22:37 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.532°N, -169.910°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 22:29:54 UTC	2.1ml	97 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.144°, -141.004°	1.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 97 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska on February 24, 2026, with origin time 22:29 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.5 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.144°N, -141.004°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 22:19:42 UTC	2.1md	41 km S of Qualeys Camp, NV 37.949°, -118.617°	17.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 41 km S of Qualeys Camp, NV on February 24, 2026 at 22:19 UTC. At a depth of 17.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.949°, -118.617°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 21:13:10 UTC	2.2ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.546°, -140.023°	4.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on February 24, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.1 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 60.546°N, -140.023°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 21:05:11 UTC	4.3mb	9 km ESE of Curup, Indonesia -3.494°, 102.606°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 9 km ESE of Curup, Indonesia at 21:05 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -3.494°N, 102.606°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 21:03:07 UTC	3.4ml	18 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.660°, -105.304°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 18 km SE of Wright, Wyoming at 21:03 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. The epicenter is at 43.660°, -105.304°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 20:44:14 UTC	2.0ml	32 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.535°, -104.022°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:44 UTC on February 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas. It arrived roughly 15 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 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 31.535°, -104.022°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 20:38:28 UTC	4.8mww	2 km NW of La Esperanza, Panama 8.423°, -82.804°	10.0 km	18	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 2 km NW of La Esperanza, Panama at 20:38 UTC. 18 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. 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 8.423°, -82.804°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 19:42:38 UTC	2.8ml	96 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.334°, -169.878°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 96 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 24, 2026, with origin time 19:42 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 52.334°, -169.878°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 19:36:50 UTC	2.5ml	91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.328°, -169.756°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 24, 2026, with origin time 19:36 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 4.3 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.328°, -169.756°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 19:25:44 UTC	2.0ml	92 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.368°, -139.931°	1.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 92 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 19:25 UTC on February 24, 2026. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.368°N, -139.931°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 19:06:50 UTC	4.1mb	34 km ESE of Atka, Alaska 52.038°, -173.765°	65.8 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 24, 2026 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 34 km ESE of Atka, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.4, classified as light shaking. The hypocenter lay at 65.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 52.038°, -173.765°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 19:04:24 UTC	3.2ml	60 km SE of Perryville, Alaska 55.591°, -158.363°	33.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 60 km SE of Perryville, Alaska came in on February 24, 2026 at 19:04 UTC. At a depth of 33.4 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 55.591°N, -158.363°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 19:01:08 UTC	4.6mb	81 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines 5.766°, 123.597°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 81 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines on February 24, 2026 at 19:01 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. Coordinates: 5.766°, 123.597°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 19:00:04 UTC	4.2mwr	3 km SSW of Lushnjë, Albania 40.910°, 19.689°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 3 km SSW of Lushnjë, Albania came in on February 24, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.910°, 19.689°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 18:56:15 UTC	3.1ml	81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.439°, -169.743°	15.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:56 UTC on February 24, 2026, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 15.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.439°, -169.743°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 18:48:12 UTC	2.4ml	84 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.396°, -169.744°	14.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:48 UTC on February 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 84 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 14.3 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 52.396°N, -169.744°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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 18:22:45 UTC	3.2ml	86 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.436°, -169.831°	9.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 seismic event took place 86 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 24, 2026 at 18:22 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 9.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.436°, -169.831°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 18:20:01 UTC	2.3ml	95 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.342°, -169.874°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 95 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 18:20 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 9.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.342°, -169.874°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 18:17:35 UTC	2.5ml	59 km W of Tyonek, Alaska 61.030°, -152.236°	114.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 59 km W of Tyonek, Alaska came in on February 24, 2026 at 18:17 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 114.2 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 61.030°, -152.236°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 18:16:41 UTC	4.3mwr	7 km SSE of Miyako, Japan 39.582°, 141.974°	61.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:16 UTC on February 24, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 7 km SSE of Miyako, Japan. The event originated approximately 61.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.582°, 141.974°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 18:07:57 UTC	2.7ml	90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.392°, -169.859°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 18:07 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 52.392°, -169.859°. 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.
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 18:00:49 UTC	2.8ml	79 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.595°, -169.887°	19.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 79 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on February 24, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 3.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 19.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.595°, -169.887°. 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.

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 24, 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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