M4.7 Depth: 227.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Santa Cruz Islands

UTC time: 2026-02-20 03:22:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Santa Cruz Islands on February 20, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 227 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

227.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-20 03:22:35 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

isc

Coordinates

-12.47000, 166.98700

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

227 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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