Earthquakes on January 12, 2023
271
EARTHQUAKES on January 12, 2023
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.5 — south of the Fiji Islands
598 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
6
M4.0–4.9
42
M3.0–3.9
8
M2.0–2.9
42
M1.0–1.9
173
Activity Summary
271
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
6
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.5
south of the Fiji Islands
16:28 UTC · 598.3 km deep
5.5
Near the coast of Coquimbo, Chile
06:19 UTC · 49.0 km deep
Felt by 20
5.3
201 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
11:11 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
215 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
12:28 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea
10:21 UTC · 68.6 km deep
5.1
Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
05:38 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
9 km NW of Jayapura, Indonesia
20:18 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea
10:47 UTC · 59.5 km deep
Felt by 1
Earthquake Map — January 12, 2023
All Earthquakes — January 12, 2023
Showing 30 of 98 (filtered from 271)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 22:41:37 UTC | 2.2ml | Alaska Peninsula 54.827°, -160.533° | 43.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake near Alaska Peninsula came in on January 12, 2023 at 22:41 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 21:48:17 UTC | 4.7mb | Pulau-Pulau Sangihe, Indonesia 2.152°, 125.930° | 9.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 12, 2023 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Pulau-Pulau Sangihe, Indonesia, logged at 21:48 UTC. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 21:46:27 UTC | 2.1ml | 76 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.479°, -177.540° | 35.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 12, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 76 km SW of Adak, Alaska at 21:46 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 21:32:14 UTC | 2.6ml | 207 km SE of Perryville, Alaska 54.715°, -156.638° | 5.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:32 UTC on January 12, 2023, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 207 km SE of Perryville, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 21:26:09 UTC | 4.3mb | 205 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.587°, -178.807° | 557.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 205 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on January 12, 2023, with origin time 21:26 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 21:13:58 UTC | 4.0mb | 56 km NNE of Nanao, Japan 37.477°, 137.320° | 9.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 12, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 56 km NNE of Nanao, Japan at 21:13 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 20:51:16 UTC | 4.6mb | Mid-Indian Ridge -23.818°, 69.606° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge with origin time 20:51 UTC on January 12, 2023. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 20:43:44 UTC | 4.4mb | 90 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu -18.732°, 169.200° | 234.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 90 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu with origin time 20:43 UTC on January 12, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 20:40:48 UTC | 4.4mb | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria 35.500°, 36.670° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 12, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria at 20:40 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 20:24:21 UTC | 4.3mb | south of the Fiji Islands -23.579°, -179.679° | 538.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on January 12, 2023 at 20:24 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 20:18:24 UTC | 4.9mb | 9 km NW of Jayapura, Indonesia -2.476°, 140.657° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 9 km NW of Jayapura, Indonesia on January 12, 2023, with origin time 20:18 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 19:59:32 UTC | 2.1ml | 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.616°, -159.696° | 21.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:59 UTC on January 12, 2023, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 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. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 19:48:37 UTC | 2.9md | 5 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.948°, -66.806° | 9.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 5 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico on January 12, 2023, with origin time 19:48 UTC. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 19:14:56 UTC | 4.2mb | 272 km SE of Levuka, Fiji -19.973°, -179.045° | 654.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 12, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 272 km SE of Levuka, Fiji at 19:14 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a deep-focus event. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 19:09:43 UTC | 2.1md | Puerto Rico region 17.897°, -66.849° | 16.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 12, 2023 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck in the Puerto Rico region. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 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. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 18:50:39 UTC | 2.2md | 1 km E of Lluveras, Puerto Rico 18.039°, -66.887° | 18.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 1 km E of Lluveras, Puerto Rico at 18:50 UTC on January 12, 2023. It arrived roughly 16 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 M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 18:11:47 UTC | 2.2md | 2 km WNW of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 18.210°, -67.157° | 26.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 2 km WNW of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico on January 12, 2023 at 18:11 UTC. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 18:09:51 UTC | 2.3ml | 11 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.251°, -155.385° | 30.5 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 18:09 UTC on January 12, 2023, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 11 km ENE of P?hala, Hawaii. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 2.3 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. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 17:51:05 UTC | 2.0ml | 60 km N of Petersville, Alaska 63.040°, -150.744° | 110.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 60 km N of Petersville, Alaska with origin time 17:51 UTC on January 12, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 17:35:42 UTC | 4.4mb | 59 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.170°, 128.315° | 164.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 17:35 UTC on January 12, 2023, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 59 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 16:28:51 UTC | 5.5mww | south of the Fiji Islands -21.898°, 179.702° | 598.3 km | - | I | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 12, 2023 at 16:28 UTC, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on January 12, 2023. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 16:18:38 UTC | 4.1mb | 44 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan 36.433°, 71.148° | 231.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 12, 2023 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 44 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan, logged at 16:18 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 16:12:41 UTC | 4.3mb | 15 km NNE of Calama, Chile -22.318°, -68.883° | 105.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 15 km NNE of Calama, Chile on January 12, 2023 at 16:12 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 16:11:22 UTC | 4.0md | 8 km ESE of La Romana, Dominican Republic 18.392°, -68.900° | 102.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:11 UTC on January 12, 2023, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 8 km ESE of La Romana, Dominican Republic. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 16:01:25 UTC | 4.2mb | Bay of Campeche 19.625°, -92.447° | 9.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:01 UTC on January 12, 2023, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred near Bay of Campeche. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 15:49:02 UTC | 4.5mb | Tonga region -23.121°, -174.979° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected in the Tonga region on January 12, 2023, with origin time 15:49 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.3 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 15:16:19 UTC | 4.4mb | 201 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga -23.152°, -174.867° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 201 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at 15:16 UTC on January 12, 2023. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 15:16:05 UTC | 2.1ml | 38 km SE of Mina, Nevada 38.189°, -117.752° | 12.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 38 km SE of Mina, Nevada at 15:16 UTC on January 12, 2023. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 15:09:16 UTC | 4.5mb | 34 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -15.031°, 166.749° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 34 km W of Port-Olry, Vanuatu came in on January 12, 2023 at 15:09 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-01-12 2023-01-12 15:05:59 UTC | 2.0md | 5 km SSW of P?hala, Hawaii 19.159°, -155.490° | 31.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 5 km SSW of P?hala, Hawaii on January 12, 2023 at 15:05 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. See the M2.0 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 12, 2023. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.