Earthquakes on February 25, 2026: 260 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 23:33:43 UTC	2.2md	9 km N of Bay Point, CA 38.111°, -121.975°	23.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km N of Bay Point, CA came in on February 25, 2026 at 23:33 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 23.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.111°, -121.975°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 23:32:21 UTC	2.0ml	5 km ESE of Beluga, Alaska 61.119°, -150.995°	62.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 5 km ESE of Beluga, Alaska on February 25, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. At a depth of 62.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.119°, -150.995°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 23:17:48 UTC	2.4ml	30 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 32.412°, -102.010°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 30 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas at 23:17 UTC. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.412°N, -102.010°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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 22:45:34 UTC	3.1md	56 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico 19.004°, -66.925°	36.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 56 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico, logged at 22:45 UTC. At a depth of 36.0 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 19.004°N, -66.925°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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 22:40:46 UTC	4.9mww	east of the Kuril Islands 47.349°, 157.515°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:40 UTC on February 25, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred east of the Kuril Islands. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 47.349°N, 157.515°E. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 22:24:48 UTC	4.4mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 22.148°, 144.868°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place in the Volcano Islands, Japan region on February 25, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 22.148°, 144.868°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 22:14:22 UTC	2.6ml	99 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.352°, -169.967°	18.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 99 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on February 25, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 18.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 52.352°, -169.967°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 21:52:38 UTC	4.1mb	66 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan 38.388°, 142.202°	48.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 66 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan, logged at 21:52 UTC. At a depth of 48.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.388°, 142.202°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 20:56:31 UTC	2.2ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.401°, -139.453°	0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 20:56 UTC. At a depth of just 0.6 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: 60.401°, -139.453°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 20:42:06 UTC	2.0ml	43 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska 61.225°, -147.135°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 43 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska with origin time 20:42 UTC on February 25, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 7.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.225°, -147.135°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 20:38:54 UTC	4.1mb	79 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia -0.548°, 133.420°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 25, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 79 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -0.548°, 133.420°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 20:34:35 UTC	2.2md	27 km NW of Huntington, Oregon 44.534°, -117.492°	-1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 27 km NW of Huntington, Oregon on February 25, 2026 at 20:34 UTC. At just -1.1 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 44.534°N, -117.492°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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 20:18:02 UTC	2.4ml	81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.517°, -169.844°	19.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:18 UTC on February 25, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 19.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.517°, -169.844°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 20:14:52 UTC	3.5mwr	6 km E of Assaria, Kansas 38.690°, -97.531°	7.0 km	43	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 6 km E of Assaria, Kansas, logged at 20:14 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 43 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.3 (moderate). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.690°, -97.531°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 20:09:01 UTC	2.5ml	9 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma 35.554°, -96.742°	7.2 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 25, 2026 at 20:09 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 9 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 7.2 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 35.554°N, -96.742°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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 20:04:22 UTC	4.5mb	197 km WNW of Tual, Indonesia -5.264°, 131.008°	64.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:04 UTC on February 25, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 197 km WNW of Tual, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 64.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -5.264°, 131.008°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 19:58:57 UTC	4.0mb	68 km NNE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.129°, 168.444°	228.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 68 km NNE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu with origin time 19:58 UTC on February 25, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 228.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -17.129°, 168.444°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 19:47:53 UTC	4.4mb	86 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga -16.271°, -173.061°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 86 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga, logged at 19:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -16.271°N, -173.061°E. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 19:14:02 UTC	3.1ml	13 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.725°, -105.328°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 13 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming on February 25, 2026 at 19:14 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 epicenter is at 43.725°, -105.328°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 19:11:26 UTC	2.2ml	94 km ESE of Ruby, Alaska 64.556°, -153.546°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 25, 2026 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 94 km ESE of Ruby, Alaska. At a depth of just 3.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 64.556°, -153.546°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 19:02:31 UTC	2.3md	37 km S of Qualeys Camp, NV 37.981°, -118.580°	15.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 37 km S of Qualeys Camp, NV on February 25, 2026 at 19:02 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 15.7 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 37.981°, -118.580°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 18:40:01 UTC	2.2ml	55 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.638°, -104.238°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas on February 25, 2026 at 18:40 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 31.638°N, -104.238°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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 18:30:34 UTC	3.3ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.578°, -140.094°	4.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 18:30 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 4.7 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 60.578°N, -140.094°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 18:16:10 UTC	2.5ml	72 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.538°, -169.703°	26.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 72 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska at 18:16 UTC on February 25, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 26.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.538°, -169.703°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 18:11:56 UTC	4.6mb	108 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia 0.282°, 122.118°	152.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 108 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia on February 25, 2026 at 18:11 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 152.9 km depth. Coordinates: 0.282°, 122.118°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 17:59:14 UTC	2.0ml	19 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.433°, -103.943°	4.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On February 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 19 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 17:59 UTC. At a depth of just 4.2 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 31.433°N, -103.943°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 17:59:14 UTC	2.0ml	19 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.437°, -103.947°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:59 UTC on February 25, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 19 km NW of Toyah, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 6.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.437°, -103.947°. 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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 17:57:15 UTC	2.7ml	95 km S of McCarthy, Alaska 60.585°, -142.703°	13.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 95 km S of McCarthy, Alaska with origin time 17:57 UTC on February 25, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 13.0 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 60.585°N, -142.703°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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 17:53:32 UTC	2.6ml	5 km E of Kasilof, Alaska 60.340°, -151.184°	57.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 5 km E of Kasilof, Alaska on February 25, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. The event originated approximately 57.5 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 60.340°N, -151.184°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.
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 17:49:30 UTC	4.9mb	129 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia -0.392°, 98.980°	61.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 129 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia at 17:49 UTC on February 25, 2026. At a depth of 61.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -0.392°, 98.980°. 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.

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 25, 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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