Earthquakes on January 20, 2024
349
EARTHQUAKES on January 20, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.6 — 123 km NW of Tarauacá, Brazil
607 km deep · 6 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
6
M4.0–4.9
30
M3.0–3.9
16
M2.0–2.9
56
M1.0–1.9
241
Activity Summary
349
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
6
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.6
123 km NW of Tarauacá, Brazil
21:31 UTC · 607.0 km deep
Felt by 6
6.2
Southwest Indian Ridge
22:09 UTC · 10.0 km deep
6.1
Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
15:48 UTC · 184.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.3
southeast of the Loyalty Islands
05:20 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
South Sandwich Islands region
04:54 UTC · 35.0 km deep
5.0
287 km SSE of Port Blair, India
01:36 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
5 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines
08:05 UTC · 52.6 km deep
Felt by 11
4.8
southeast of the Loyalty Islands
13:50 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — January 20, 2024
All Earthquakes — January 20, 2024
Showing 30 of 108 (filtered from 349)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 23:37:41 UTC | 4.5mb | 61 km SSW of Miyakojima, Japan 24.248°, 125.184° | 28.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 61 km SSW of Miyakojima, Japan with origin time 23:37 UTC on January 20, 2024. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 23:16:53 UTC | 4.4mb | 290 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia 46.646°, 151.031° | 123.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 20, 2024 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 290 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 23:16 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 22:21:13 UTC | 4.3mb | 1 km E of El Encanto, Mexico 14.731°, -92.396° | 92.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 20, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 1 km E of El Encanto, Mexico at 22:21 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 22:17:59 UTC | 4.2mb | 213 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia -7.164°, 123.514° | 591.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 213 km SSE of Baubau, Indonesia on January 20, 2024, with origin time 22:17 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. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 22:10:57 UTC | 2.8ml | 8 km S of Cardston, Canada 49.119°, -113.308° | 19.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 8 km S of Cardston, Canada on January 20, 2024, with origin time 22:10 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 22:09:39 UTC | 6.2mww | Southwest Indian Ridge -39.930°, 46.197° | 10.0 km | - | - | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge on January 20, 2024 at 22:09 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M6.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 22:04:12 UTC | 3.5ml | 93 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.106°, -140.974° | 11.0 km | 1 | IV | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.5 seismic event took place 93 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska on January 20, 2024 at 22:04 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 21:31:05 UTC | 6.6mww | 123 km NW of Tarauacá, Brazil -7.288°, -71.464° | 607.0 km | 6 | II | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 20, 2024 at 21:31 UTC, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 123 km NW of Tarauacá, Brazil. 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 20, 2024. See the M6.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 21:30:47 UTC | 2.0ml | 75 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.388°, -167.328° | 13.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 75 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska on January 20, 2024 at 21:30 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 21:27:40 UTC | 2.5ml | 10 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 33.202°, -116.051° | 9.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 10 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA on January 20, 2024, with origin time 21:27 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 21:25:37 UTC | 2.0ml | 7 km ENE of Fall City, Washington 47.603°, -121.802° | 17.4 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 7 km ENE of Fall City, Washington on January 20, 2024, with origin time 21:25 UTC. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 21:16:00 UTC | 2.9ml | 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.403°, -159.891° | 15.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 21:16 UTC on January 20, 2024. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 21:15:08 UTC | 2.7ml | 105 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.447°, -159.913° | 15.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 20, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 105 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska, logged at 21:15 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 21:09:16 UTC | 2.9ml | 110 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.402°, -159.900° | 16.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 20, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 110 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 21:09 UTC. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 20:54:00 UTC | 2.1ml | 118 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 61.250°, -140.741° | 2.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 118 km E of McCarthy, Alaska on January 20, 2024, with origin time 20:54 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 20:36:54 UTC | 2.0ml | 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.620°, -104.114° | 7.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 20, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 20:36 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. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 20:06:02 UTC | 4.2mb | 88 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -23.553°, -66.807° | 214.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 88 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina came in on January 20, 2024 at 20:06 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 4.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 19:42:49 UTC | 2.9ml | 57 km NNE of Kobuk, Alaska 67.340°, -156.157° | 14.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:42 UTC on January 20, 2024, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 57 km NNE of Kobuk, Alaska. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 19:29:24 UTC | 2.2ml | 60 km NE of Kobuk, Alaska 67.342°, -156.038° | 12.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 20, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 60 km NE of Kobuk, Alaska, logged at 19:29 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 17:45:18 UTC | 3.1ml | 14 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA 33.309°, -116.242° | 6.7 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 20, 2024 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 14 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA, logged at 17:45 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 17:44:21 UTC | 3.2ml | 14 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA 33.309°, -116.241° | 8.6 km | 19 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 14 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA at 17:44 UTC on January 20, 2024. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 17:27:22 UTC | 3.2ml | 157 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska 51.658°, -167.877° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 20, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 157 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska at 17:27 UTC. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 17:14:14 UTC | 2.0ml | 81 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.717°, -154.949° | 124.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 20, 2024 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 81 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 16:44:49 UTC | 2.3ml | 19 km NW of Stanton, Texas 32.246°, -101.946° | 9.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 19 km NW of Stanton, Texas at 16:44 UTC on January 20, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 16:35:40 UTC | 4.4mb | 22 km E of Payakumbuh, Indonesia -0.211°, 100.836° | 194.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 20, 2024 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 22 km E of Payakumbuh, Indonesia. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 16:26:40 UTC | 2.7md | 1 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.786°, -122.764° | 2.6 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 1 km NW of The Geysers, CA with origin time 16:26 UTC on January 20, 2024. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 15:51:14 UTC | 3.1ml | 10 km WSW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.883°, -159.646° | 77.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 10 km WSW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska came in on January 20, 2024 at 15:51 UTC. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 15:48:40 UTC | 6.1mww | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.519°, 145.634° | 184.0 km | 1 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 6.1 earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands with origin time 15:48 UTC on January 20, 2024. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M6.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 15:45:33 UTC | 2.6ml | 1 km SSW of Burien, Washington 47.459°, -122.355° | 24.5 km | 5 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 20, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 1 km SSW of Burien, Washington at 15:45 UTC. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-20 2024-01-20 15:34:34 UTC | 4.3mb | 73 km WSW of Itoman, Japan 25.759°, 127.054° | 67.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 15:34 UTC on January 20, 2024, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 73 km WSW of Itoman, Japan. See the M4.3 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
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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on January 20, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.