Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:56:48 UTC	2.0ml	65 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.336°, -153.064°	93.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 65 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 93.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.336°N, -153.064°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:49:13 UTC	2.1ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.538°, -140.022°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 4.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.538°, -140.022°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:48:02 UTC	2.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.550°, -140.002°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026 at 23:48 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 6.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.550°, -140.002°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:47:49 UTC	2.5ml	56 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.570°, -169.431°	5.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 56 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. The event originated approximately 5.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.570°, -169.431°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:34:18 UTC	2.2ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.537°, -139.964°	2.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:34 UTC on January 1, 2026. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 2.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.537°, -139.964°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:32:31 UTC	2.0ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.512°, -140.075°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:32 UTC on January 1, 2026. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 9.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.512°, -140.075°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:30:51 UTC	4.2mb	132 km W of San Juan, Peru -15.479°, -76.391°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 132 km W of San Juan, Peru. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -15.479°, -76.391°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:27:29 UTC	2.3ml	119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.614°, -139.930°	0.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 0.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.614°, -139.930°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:27:18 UTC	4.8mb	133 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam 13.248°, 146.083°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded 133 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam on January 1, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 13.248°, 146.083°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:24:13 UTC	2.2ml	53 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.968°, -152.478°	69.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 53 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska on January 1, 2026, with origin time 23:24 UTC. The event originated approximately 69.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 58.968°N, -152.478°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:17:28 UTC	2.4ml	97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.480°, -160.182°	21.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on January 1, 2026, with origin time 23:17 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 21.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.480°, -160.182°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:07:51 UTC	2.9ml	189 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.359°, -126.719°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 189 km W of Bandon, Oregon with origin time 23:07 UTC on January 1, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 43.359°, -126.719°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:07:37 UTC	2.0ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.530°, -140.005°	9.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:07 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.530°N, -140.005°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:06:31 UTC	2.0ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.501°, -140.073°	9.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:06 UTC on January 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 9.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.501°, -140.073°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:58:30 UTC	2.4ml	50 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.808°, -168.141°	49.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 50 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska came in on January 1, 2026 at 22:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 49.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.808°N, -168.141°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:56:37 UTC	2.5ml	28 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 61.324°, -151.458°	75.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 28 km NW of Beluga, Alaska on January 1, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 75.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 61.324°, -151.458°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:54:31 UTC	3.2ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.553°, -140.012°	1.1 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:54 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.9, classified as light shaking. At a depth of just 1.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.553°, -140.012°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:49:46 UTC	4.7mb	57 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile -21.691°, -68.504°	131.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 57 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile with origin time 22:49 UTC on January 1, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 131.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -21.691°, -68.504°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:47:40 UTC	2.0ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.520°, -140.031°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:47 UTC on January 1, 2026. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 7.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.520°, -140.031°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:45:10 UTC	2.1ml	97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.419°, -139.575°	3.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. At a depth of just 3.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.419°N, -139.575°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:43:46 UTC	2.1ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.513°, -140.012°	9.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:43 UTC on January 1, 2026. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 9.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.513°, -140.012°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:39:30 UTC	2.1ml	58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.248°, -153.259°	145.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska at 22:39 UTC. At a depth of 145.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.248°, -153.259°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:32:49 UTC	2.0ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.586°, -139.924°	12.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026, with origin time 22:32 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 12.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.586°N, -139.924°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:29:13 UTC	2.3ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.542°, -139.969°	2.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 2.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.542°, -139.969°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:27:22 UTC	2.3ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.516°, -140.074°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:27 UTC on January 1, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.516°N, -140.074°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:21:29 UTC	2.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.542°, -140.032°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 1, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.542°, -140.032°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:18:41 UTC	2.4ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.551°, -139.998°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.551°, -139.998°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:13:04 UTC	4.5mb	278 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 17.718°, 145.998°	120.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 278 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, logged at 22:13 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 120.3 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 17.718°N, 145.998°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:12:40 UTC	2.0ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.530°, -139.974°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026 at 22:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 2.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.530°, -139.974°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 22:10:21 UTC	2.0ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.521°, -140.025°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 22:10 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. At a depth of 7.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.521°N, -140.025°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

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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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