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M 4.9 - south of the Fiji Islands
A moderate magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on February 17, 2026. The seismic event was recorded at a significant depth of 549.03 kilometers in the Pacific Ocean region, with its epicenter located at 23.562°S 179.962°E.
M 5.2 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred on the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on February 18, 2026, at 19:53:22 UTC. The seismic event was located at coordinates 2.948°N, 31.460°W with a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles). No immediate information about potential impacts or damages was provided.
M 4.9 - 114 km E of Tual, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 114 kilometers east of Tual, Indonesia on February 19, 2026. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located at 5.668°S 133.789°E coordinates in the region.
M 4.5 - 74 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 74 kilometers southeast of Ierápetra, Greece on February 19, 2026. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located at coordinates 34.391°N, 26.058°E.
M 6.1 - 93 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 93 kilometers southwest of Nikolski, Alaska, with an epicenter at 52.357°N 169.857°W and a depth of 14 kilometers. The earthquake occurred on February 23, 2026, at 05:11:48 UTC, potentially impacting the Aleutian Islands region.
M 4.5 - south of the Fiji Islands
A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on February 20, 2026, with an epicenter at 23.485°S 179.242°E. The earthquake had a significant depth of 558.64 kilometers, which typically reduces surface impact and potential damage.
M 5.0 - 7 km ENE of Yura, Peru
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred near Yura, Peru on February 15, 2026, with an epicenter at 16.229°S 71.617°W. The tremor was relatively deep, estimated at 130.55 kilometers beneath the surface, which typically reduces surface impact.
M 4.6 - 22 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck approximately 22 kilometers north of Metahāra, Ethiopia, at 19:39:18 UTC on February 15, 2026. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located at 9.103°N latitude and 39.894°E longitude.
M 4.7 - 135 km SE of Kuqa, China
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 occurred on February 23, 2026, approximately 135 kilometers southeast of Kuqa in China. The tremor had a depth of 10 kilometers and was located at coordinates 40.968°N, 84.203°E, which may have potential implications for regional seismic activity.
M 5.3 - 60 km WNW of Pisco, Peru
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 60 km west-northwest of Pisco, Peru, at a depth of 35 km. The seismic event occurred on February 22, 2026, at 22:36:17 UTC, with the epicenter located at 13.558°S, 76.739°W.
M 4.6 - 98 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred near Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia, with an epicenter at 50.053°N 157.115°E and a depth of approximately 39.95 kilometers. The seismic event was recorded on February 6, 2026, at 02:27:56 UTC, potentially impacting the Kuril Islands region.
M 7.1 - 55 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia
A significant magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred 55 km north-northwest of Kota Belud, Malaysia, with an epicenter at a deep depth of 619.85 km. The earthquake struck on February 22, 2026, at 16:57:46 UTC, with its location precisely mapped at 6.829°N 116.264°E.