Earthquakes on January 31, 2024
500
EARTHQUAKES on January 31, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.8 — 264 km SW of Houma, Tonga
176 km deep · 1 person felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
1
M4.0–4.9
28
M3.0–3.9
22
M2.0–2.9
221
M1.0–1.9
228
Activity Summary
500
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
1
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.8
264 km SW of Houma, Tonga
10:49 UTC · 176.0 km deep
Felt by 1
4.8
18 km WNW of Abra de Ilog, Philippines
20:46 UTC · 77.7 km deep
Felt by 2
4.8
163 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam
10:05 UTC · 34.7 km deep
4.7
Kermadec Islands region
19:25 UTC · 38.4 km deep
4.7
252 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia
11:12 UTC · 25.8 km deep
4.6
97 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador
23:43 UTC · 45.3 km deep
4.6
97 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
04:35 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.6
80 km SSW of La Tirana, Chile
04:25 UTC · 61.7 km deep
Felt by 7
Earthquake Map — January 31, 2024

All Earthquakes — January 31, 2024
Showing 30 of 272 (filtered from 500)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:55:00 UTC | 2.1ml | 8 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.384°, -155.280° | 1.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 8 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii came in on January 31, 2024 at 23:55 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. 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. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:52:27 UTC | 2.6ml | 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.361°, -155.297° | 1.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii at 23:52 UTC on January 31, 2024. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:52:26 UTC | 2.1ml | 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.360°, -155.298° | 1.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii at 23:52 UTC on January 31, 2024. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. 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. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:50:47 UTC | 2.7ml | 13 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 19.434°, -155.364° | 22.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 13 km W of Volcano, Hawaii on January 31, 2024, with origin time 23:50 UTC. Coming 8 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 M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:48:09 UTC | 2.6ml | 8 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.383°, -155.280° | 1.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 31, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 8 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 23:48 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:46:09 UTC | 2.8ml | 8 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.382°, -155.280° | 1.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 8 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii on January 31, 2024 at 23:46 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:44:22 UTC | 2.9ml | 278 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.443°, 179.407° | 56.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:44 UTC on January 31, 2024, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 278 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 4.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:43:17 UTC | 4.6mb | 97 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador 12.609°, -89.296° | 45.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 97 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador at 23:43 UTC on January 31, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:42:37 UTC | 2.6ml | 8 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.377°, -155.268° | 1.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 8 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii on January 31, 2024, with origin time 23:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:40:26 UTC | 2.2ml | 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.389°, -155.279° | 1.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:40 UTC on January 31, 2024, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:38:52 UTC | 2.2ml | 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.386°, -155.279° | 1.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 31, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii at 23:38 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:29:23 UTC | 2.1ml | 10 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.366°, -155.295° | 1.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 31, 2024 at 23:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 10 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:26:35 UTC | 2.3ml | 7 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.381°, -155.270° | 0.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 31, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 7 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 23:26 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:25:10 UTC | 2.0ml | 9 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.371°, -155.282° | 0.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 9 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii with origin time 23:25 UTC on January 31, 2024. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:20:08 UTC | 2.3ml | 10 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.365°, -155.297° | 1.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 31, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 10 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii at 23:20 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:17:39 UTC | 2.8ml | 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.358°, -155.294° | 1.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:17 UTC on January 31, 2024, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 23:07:12 UTC | 4.2mwr | 18 km NNW of Anamizu, Japan 37.372°, 136.790° | 8.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 18 km NNW of Anamizu, Japan on January 31, 2024 at 23:07 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:51:52 UTC | 4.4mb | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 33.107°, -39.362° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 31, 2024 at 22:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:48:41 UTC | 2.5ml | 14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 19.310°, -155.252° | 2.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:48 UTC on January 31, 2024, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:44:55 UTC | 2.0ml | 10 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.364°, -155.297° | -1.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 31, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 10 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii at 22:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:36:31 UTC | 2.7ml | 13 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.150°, -155.365° | 28.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 13 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii on January 31, 2024 at 22:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:28:56 UTC | 4.5mb | 51 km SSE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -6.964°, 148.081° | 28.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 51 km SSE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on January 31, 2024 at 22:28 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:24:02 UTC | 2.1ml | 100 km E of Nikolski, Alaska 52.879°, -167.374° | 32.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 100 km E of Nikolski, Alaska on January 31, 2024 at 22:24 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:21:03 UTC | 2.6ml | 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.388°, -155.278° | 1.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii at 22:21 UTC on January 31, 2024. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:18:41 UTC | 2.1ml | 175 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.198°, -178.913° | 24.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
January 31, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 175 km WSW of Adak, Alaska, logged at 22:18 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.7 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. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:18:26 UTC | 2.3ml | 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.356°, -155.301° | 1.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii on January 31, 2024, with origin time 22:18 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:13:36 UTC | 2.1ml | 8 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.378°, -155.273° | 0.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 8 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii with origin time 22:13 UTC on January 31, 2024. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:07:46 UTC | 2.0md | 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.359°, -155.301° | 2.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 11 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii came in on January 31, 2024 at 22:07 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:06:57 UTC | 2.8ml | 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.385°, -155.278° | 1.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii on January 31, 2024 at 22:06 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-01-31 2024-01-31 22:04:24 UTC | 4.3mb | southeast of the Loyalty Islands -23.119°, 172.331° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On January 31, 2024 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands. 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
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 31, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.