Earthquakes on February 26, 2026: 275 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 23:43:31 UTC	2.3ml	42 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska 60.426°, -147.775°	18.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 42 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska, logged at 23:43 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.426°N, -147.775°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 23:21:09 UTC	4.9mb	15 km NNE of San Bartolo, Peru -12.245°, -76.745°	65.3 km	13	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:21 UTC on February 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 15 km NNE of San Bartolo, Peru. Nearby residents submitted 13 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 65.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -12.245°N, -76.745°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 23:06:30 UTC	4.5mww	54 km NNW of Hirara, Japan 25.219°, 125.020°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 54 km NNW of Hirara, Japan came in on February 26, 2026 at 23:06 UTC. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 25.219°, 125.020°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 22:38:08 UTC	2.5ml	55 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.103°, -149.852°	89.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 55 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska on February 26, 2026 at 22:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 89.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 63.103°, -149.852°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 22:12:56 UTC	2.3ml	94 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska 56.032°, -156.959°	18.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 26, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 94 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 18.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 56.032°, -156.959°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 22:02:31 UTC	2.3ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.556°, -139.716°	3.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on February 26, 2026 at 22:02 UTC. At a depth of just 3.5 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 60.556°, -139.716°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 21:58:03 UTC	3.4ml	22 km NNE of Vernal, Utah 40.640°, -109.432°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 22 km NNE of Vernal, Utah with origin time 21:58 UTC on February 26, 2026. 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 40.640°, -109.432°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 21:49:48 UTC	4.3mb	59 km NNE of Tarama, Japan 25.189°, 124.861°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 59 km NNE of Tarama, Japan at 21:49 UTC on February 26, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 25.189°N, 124.861°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 21:10:17 UTC	3.1ml	28 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming 45.122°, -106.955°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 28 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming came in on February 26, 2026 at 21:10 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. Coordinates: 45.122°, -106.955°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 20:56:40 UTC	2.4ml	82 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.255°, -165.852°	24.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 82 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska at 20:56 UTC. At a depth of 24.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 53.255°N, -165.852°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 20:38:26 UTC	3.8ml	206 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.007°, -179.265°	10.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 26, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 206 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.5 — considered light. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.007°N, -179.265°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 20:09:07 UTC	2.4ml	47 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.701°, -168.273°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:09 UTC on February 26, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 47 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.701°, -168.273°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 20:07:53 UTC	4.0mb	260 km ESE of Poronaysk, Russia 48.202°, 146.287°	495.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 260 km ESE of Poronaysk, Russia came in on February 26, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. At 495.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at 48.202°N, 146.287°E. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 20:04:09 UTC	2.8ml	56 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.186°, -159.651°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 56 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 20:04 UTC on February 26, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 55.186°N, -159.651°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 20:01:33 UTC	4.3mb	180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.515°, 159.696°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on February 26, 2026, with origin time 20:01 UTC. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 5.7 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. Coordinates: 51.515°, 159.696°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 19:52:25 UTC	2.1md	3 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.984°, -66.846°	18.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 3 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico on February 26, 2026 at 19:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 18.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 17.984°, -66.846°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 19:32:46 UTC	3.0ml	61 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.606°, -175.852°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 61 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on February 26, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.606°, -175.852°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 19:03:23 UTC	2.9ml	57 km S of Akutan, Alaska 53.621°, -165.644°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 26, 2026 at 19:03 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 57 km S of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.621°, -165.644°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 19:00:33 UTC	2.3ml	100 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 61.570°, -141.052°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 100 km E of McCarthy, Alaska with origin time 19:00 UTC on February 26, 2026. The event originated approximately 8.3 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 61.570°N, -141.052°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:57:51 UTC	4.6mb	168 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.514°, 159.256°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 168 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 18:57 UTC on February 26, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.514°, 159.256°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:56:11 UTC	4.6mb	210 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.518°, 160.459°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On February 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 210 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 18:56 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 51.518°N, 160.459°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:51:49 UTC	4.8mb	51 km NW of Hirara, Japan 25.182°, 125.005°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 51 km NW of Hirara, Japan came in on February 26, 2026 at 18:51 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 25.182°N, 125.005°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:45:41 UTC	4.6mb	57 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile -21.062°, -68.782°	118.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:45 UTC on February 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 57 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile. The event originated approximately 118.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -21.062°, -68.782°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:42:15 UTC	2.6ml	10 km NNE of Black Eagle, Montana 47.610°, -111.224°	19.3 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 10 km NNE of Black Eagle, Montana at 18:42 UTC on February 26, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 19.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 47.610°, -111.224°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:39:46 UTC	2.0ml	11 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska 61.933°, -151.218°	84.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:39 UTC on February 26, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 11 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska. The event originated approximately 84.0 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 61.933°, -151.218°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:35:09 UTC	4.3mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -33.431°, -178.810°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands came in on February 26, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -33.431°, -178.810°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:34:54 UTC	2.1ml	146 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 60.821°, -140.507°	28.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 146 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska, logged at 18:34 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 60.821°, -140.507°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 18:30:16 UTC	2.6ml	85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.360°, -169.689°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 26, 2026, with origin time 18:30 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 52.360°, -169.689°. 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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 17:36:58 UTC	2.1ml	21 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 19.408°, -155.439°	5.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
February 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 21 km W of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 17:36 UTC. At a depth of 5.7 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 19.408°N, -155.439°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.
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 17:21:52 UTC	4.5mb	1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania 45.768°, 26.708°	115.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania on February 26, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 115.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 45.768°, 26.708°. 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.

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 26, 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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