Earthquakes on January 25, 2021
378
EARTHQUAKES on January 25, 2021
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
99 km deep · 1 person felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
40
M3.0–3.9
9
M2.0–2.9
99
M1.0–1.9
226
Activity Summary
378
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.2
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
07:53 UTC · 98.5 km deep
Felt by 1
5.2
113 km SSW of Ishigaki, Japan
07:25 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.1
140 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
21:26 UTC · 46.9 km deep
5.1
169 km SSW of Alo, Wallis and Futuna
20:42 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
36 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska
22:02 UTC · 1.8 km deep
Felt by 34
4.9
Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
17:22 UTC · 38.3 km deep
4.9
91 km WSW of Hengchun, Taiwan
14:24 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
4.9
106 km SSW of Ishigaki, Japan
09:05 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — January 25, 2021
All Earthquakes — January 25, 2021
Showing 30 of 152 (filtered from 378)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 23:58:50 UTC | 2.3md | 1 km ESE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.197°, -155.462° | 34.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 1 km ESE of P?hala, Hawaii on January 25, 2021 at 23:58 UTC. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 23:56:09 UTC | 2.0md | 2 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.191°, -155.461° | 34.6 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 2 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii on January 25, 2021 at 23:56 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 23:54:43 UTC | 4.4mb | 82 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece 35.915°, 22.116° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:54 UTC on January 25, 2021, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 82 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 23:52:15 UTC | 2.1ml | 42 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho 44.540°, -115.226° | 7.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 42 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho with origin time 23:52 UTC on January 25, 2021. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 23:46:56 UTC | 4.6mb | 58 km NNW of Dededo Village, Guam 14.009°, 144.632° | 194.9 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 58 km NNW of Dededo Village, Guam at 23:46 UTC on January 25, 2021. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 23:29:05 UTC | 4.5mb | south of the Fiji Islands -23.519°, -179.956° | 530.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 25, 2021 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 23:29 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 23:25:21 UTC | 4.6mb | 7 km ESE of Funaishikawa, Japan 36.444°, 140.650° | 69.2 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 7 km ESE of Funaishikawa, Japan on January 25, 2021, with origin time 23:25 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 23:08:38 UTC | 4.7mb | southern East Pacific Rise -35.153°, -105.896° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021 at 23:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near southern East Pacific Rise. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 22:44:57 UTC | 2.1md | 11 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.243°, -155.381° | 31.5 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii at 22:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 22:37:52 UTC | 2.2md | 11 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.232°, -155.378° | 31.2 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 11 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii on January 25, 2021 at 22:37 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 22:02:00 UTC | 4.9ml | 36 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska 60.229°, -145.945° | 1.8 km | 34 | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:02 UTC on January 25, 2021, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 36 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:38:39 UTC | 2.1md | 1 km NNE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico 18.035°, -67.164° | 6.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:38 UTC on January 25, 2021, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 1 km NNE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:38:30 UTC | 4.1mb | 60 km SSE of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina -31.156°, -67.301° | 89.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 60 km SSE of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina on January 25, 2021 at 21:38 UTC. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:35:29 UTC | 2.2md | 3 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.962°, -66.826° | 14.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 3 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico on January 25, 2021, with origin time 21:35 UTC. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:34:54 UTC | 4.1mb | New Britain region, Papua New Guinea -5.099°, 151.168° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 25, 2021 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the New Britain region, Papua New Guinea, logged at 21:34 UTC. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:29:13 UTC | 2.3ml | 16km ESE of Julian, CA 33.030°, -116.435° | 7.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 16km ESE of Julian, CA at 21:29 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:26:10 UTC | 5.1mb | 140 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.548°, 151.875° | 46.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 140 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea with origin time 21:26 UTC on January 25, 2021. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:20:12 UTC | 2.5ml | 26 km WSW of Chignik Lake, Alaska 56.193°, -159.182° | 87.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 26 km WSW of Chignik Lake, Alaska with origin time 21:20 UTC on January 25, 2021. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:16:44 UTC | 2.4ml | 32 km SE of Gabbs, Nevada 38.660°, -117.662° | 10.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 32 km SE of Gabbs, Nevada at 21:16 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 21:16:02 UTC | 2.5ml | 31 km SE of Gabbs, Nevada 38.670°, -117.664° | 16.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 31 km SE of Gabbs, Nevada at 21:16 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:58:25 UTC | 2.4md | 5 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 17.966°, -66.958° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 5 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico on January 25, 2021, with origin time 20:58 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:52:57 UTC | 2.2md | 2 km NW of Indios, Puerto Rico 18.012°, -66.835° | 16.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 2 km NW of Indios, Puerto Rico at 20:52 UTC on January 25, 2021. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 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. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:52:28 UTC | 3.0ml | 16km E of Ocotillo, CA 32.738°, -115.824° | 10.7 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 25, 2021 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 16km E of Ocotillo, CA, logged at 20:52 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:42:07 UTC | 5.1mb | 169 km SSW of Alo, Wallis and Futuna -15.742°, -178.679° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 169 km SSW of Alo, Wallis and Futuna at 20:42 UTC. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:39:44 UTC | 3.0md | 4 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 17.963°, -66.953° | 6.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 4 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico came in on January 25, 2021 at 20:39 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:37:55 UTC | 4.8mb | 143 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga -17.218°, -174.106° | 92.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place 143 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga on January 25, 2021 at 20:37 UTC. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:35:37 UTC | 4.5mb | 92 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -23.468°, -66.721° | 211.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 92 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:34:06 UTC | 4.0mb | 66 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan 24.957°, 122.625° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 66 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:26:37 UTC | 4.5mb | Reykjanes Ridge 53.911°, -35.152° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded near Reykjanes Ridge on January 25, 2021 at 20:26 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2021-01-25 2021-01-25 20:22:03 UTC | 2.2md | 1 km W of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.979°, -66.899° | 14.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 25, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 1 km W of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico at 20:22 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. The event was offshore. 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.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on January 25, 2021. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.