Earthquakes on January 8, 2021
377
EARTHQUAKES on January 8, 2021
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.3 — Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
224 km deep · 2 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
7
M4.0–4.9
22
M3.0–3.9
22
M2.0–2.9
79
M1.0–1.9
247
Activity Summary
377
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
7
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.3
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
00:28 UTC · 224.0 km deep
Felt by 2
6.1
146 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu
05:01 UTC · 113.0 km deep
Felt by 3
5.2
144 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
16:49 UTC · 605.9 km deep
5.2
South Sandwich Islands region
09:48 UTC · 51.8 km deep
5.0
189 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga
18:36 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
Kermadec Islands region
11:41 UTC · 337.2 km deep
5.0
122 km NE of Aksu, China
03:48 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
190 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga
12:08 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — January 8, 2021
All Earthquakes — January 8, 2021
Showing 30 of 130 (filtered from 377)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 23:19:43 UTC | 2.2ml | Southern Alaska 61.891°, -151.239° | 70.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 8, 2021 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck near Southern Alaska. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 23:17:13 UTC | 4.2mb | 77 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia 5.199°, 94.719° | 61.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 77 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia on January 8, 2021 at 23:17 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 22:51:25 UTC | 2.5md | 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.920°, -66.851° | 12.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 8, 2021 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico, logged at 22:51 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 22:28:00 UTC | 2.4ml | 18 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho 44.293°, -115.148° | 9.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 18 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho at 22:28 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 22:26:19 UTC | 3.0ml | 127 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.265°, -159.822° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 127 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on January 8, 2021 at 22:26 UTC. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 22:25:23 UTC | 2.3ml | 7km SSE of Mexicali, B.C., MX 32.600°, -115.435° | 11.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 7km SSE of Mexicali, B.C., MX at 22:25 UTC on January 8, 2021. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 22:23:16 UTC | 2.1md | 3 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.960°, -66.811° | 12.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 3 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico on January 8, 2021 at 22:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 22:11:48 UTC | 2.1md | 8 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.921°, -66.832° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 8 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico on January 8, 2021, with origin time 22:11 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 21:51:00 UTC | 4.4mb | 184 km SE of Plastun, Russia 43.794°, 138.156° | 257.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 184 km SE of Plastun, Russia on January 8, 2021 at 21:51 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 21:37:40 UTC | 4.2mb | Kermadec Islands region -30.106°, -179.236° | 324.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region with origin time 21:37 UTC on January 8, 2021. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 21:33:45 UTC | 2.1md | 5 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.946°, -66.842° | 8.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 5 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico on January 8, 2021 at 21:33 UTC. It arrived roughly 18 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 21:06:01 UTC | 2.9md | 45 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico 18.550°, -67.616° | 75.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 45 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico at 21:06 UTC. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 20:55:02 UTC | 2.0md | 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.950°, -66.950° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico with origin time 20:55 UTC on January 8, 2021. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 20:48:04 UTC | 3.2md | 6 km S of Ponce, Puerto Rico 17.956°, -66.613° | 6.0 km | 10 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 6 km S of Ponce, Puerto Rico at 20:48 UTC on January 8, 2021. The event was offshore. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 20:32:49 UTC | 2.0ml | 4 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.334°, -151.987° | 58.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 4 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska came in on January 8, 2021 at 20:32 UTC. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 20:29:28 UTC | 3.4ml | 69 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.486°, -175.853° | 31.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 8, 2021 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 69 km SE of Adak, Alaska, logged at 20:29 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 20:29:15 UTC | 3.8ml | 67 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.230°, -150.575° | 126.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 67 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska at 20:29 UTC. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 20:01:50 UTC | 3.1ml | 81 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.392°, -165.614° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 81 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska on January 8, 2021, with origin time 20:01 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 19:49:35 UTC | 4.3mb | off the east coast of Honshu, Japan 37.608°, 144.944° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near off the east coast of Honshu, Japan came in on January 8, 2021 at 19:49 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 19:36:24 UTC | 2.1ml | Kodiak Island region, Alaska 58.478°, -153.415° | 74.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 8, 2021 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the Kodiak Island region, Alaska, logged at 19:36 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 19:26:57 UTC | 3.3md | 69 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19.124°, -68.067° | 31.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 69 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at 19:26 UTC. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 19:22:27 UTC | 4.4mb | Banda Sea -6.869°, 129.513° | 146.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Banda Sea with origin time 19:22 UTC on January 8, 2021. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 19:17:31 UTC | 4.0md | 125 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.379°, -64.331° | 51.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 8, 2021 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 125 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 19:17 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 18:36:41 UTC | 5.0mww | 189 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga -17.681°, -172.503° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:36 UTC on January 8, 2021, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 189 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga. The event was offshore. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 18:29:24 UTC | 3.0ml | 150 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.062°, -159.738° | 21.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 8, 2021 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 150 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska, logged at 18:29 UTC. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 18:26:43 UTC | 2.2ml | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada 38.155°, -117.943° | 11.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada on January 8, 2021 at 18:26 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 18:24:21 UTC | 2.2md | 4 km E of P?hala, Hawaii 19.195°, -155.435° | 33.7 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km E of P?hala, Hawaii with origin time 18:24 UTC on January 8, 2021. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 18:23:04 UTC | 3.9mb_lg | 18 km NNW of Viljoenskroon, South Africa -27.063°, 26.864° | 5.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 8, 2021 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 18 km NNW of Viljoenskroon, South Africa. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 18:06:33 UTC | 4.2mb | 210 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.715°, -178.731° | 567.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 210 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 18:06 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-08 2021-01-08 17:46:44 UTC | 2.2ml | 4 km SSE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.162°, -155.464° | 31.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
January 8, 2021 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SSE of P?hala, Hawaii, logged at 17:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.2 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on January 8, 2021. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.