Earthquakes on January 1, 2026: 259 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 23:47:51 UTC	2.1ml	49 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.714°, -169.500°	3.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 49 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 23:47 UTC on January 1, 2026. At a depth of just 3.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 52.714°N, -169.500°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 23:30:51 UTC	4.2mb	132 km W of San Juan, Peru -15.479°, -76.391°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:30 UTC on January 1, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 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. Geolocation places the event at -15.479°N, -76.391°E. 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 23:27:18 UTC	4.8mb	133 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam 13.248°, 146.083°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 133 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam with origin time 23:27 UTC on January 1, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 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 23:07:51 UTC	2.9ml	189 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.359°, -126.719°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 189 km W of Bandon, Oregon on January 1, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 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 22:56:37 UTC	2.2ml	26 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 61.314°, -151.414°	69.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 26 km NW of Beluga, Alaska on January 1, 2026, with origin time 22:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 69.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.314°, -151.414°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 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 →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 1, 2026 at 22:54 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. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.8 (light). 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. The epicenter is at 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 →
On January 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 57 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile at 22:49 UTC. At a depth of 131.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -21.691°N, -68.504°E. 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 22:13:04 UTC	4.5mb	278 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 17.718°, 145.998°	120.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 278 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on January 1, 2026 at 22:13 UTC. At a depth of 120.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 17.718°, 145.998°. 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 21:58:56 UTC	2.5ml	110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.513°, -140.139°	4.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 1, 2026 at 21:58 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 just 4.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 60.513°N, -140.139°E. 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 21:48:23 UTC	2.9ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.451°, -140.018°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 21:48 UTC on January 1, 2026. 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. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 60.451°, -140.018°. 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 21:47:22 UTC	2.2ml	11 km ENE of Willow, Alaska 61.772°, -149.825°	28.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 11 km ENE of Willow, Alaska came in on January 1, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. At a depth of 28.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.772°, -149.825°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 21:35:02 UTC	5.2mb	111 km SSE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -18.692°, 168.656°	139.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:35 UTC on January 1, 2026, a magnitude 5.2 tremor occurred 111 km SSE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 139.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -18.692°N, 168.656°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 21:22:34 UTC	2.1ml	25 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.434°, -155.619°	-0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 25 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii on January 1, 2026 at 21:22 UTC. At a depth of just -0.0 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: 19.434°, -155.619°. 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 21:07:24 UTC	2.6ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.534°, -140.111°	1.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:07 UTC on January 1, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.4 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.534°N, -140.111°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 20:49:01 UTC	2.8ml	109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.506°, -140.182°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 14 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 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 60.506°, -140.182°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 20:44:20 UTC	2.0ml	59 km S of Rachel, Nevada 37.109°, -115.809°	9.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 59 km S of Rachel, Nevada at 20:44 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.109°, -115.809°. 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 20:22:01 UTC	2.1ml	85 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.039°, -140.885°	17.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 85 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 20:22 UTC on January 1, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 17.7 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 60.039°, -140.885°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 20:09:26 UTC	4.5mb	166 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.607°, 159.528°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 166 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 20:09 UTC on January 1, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.607°N, 159.528°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 20:08:04 UTC	2.5ml	108 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.499°, -140.136°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 108 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026 at 20:08 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.499°, -140.136°. 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 19:52:42 UTC	2.7ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.660°, -104.390°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 19:52 UTC on January 1, 2026. At a depth of 5.2 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 31.660°N, -104.390°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 19:39:11 UTC	2.1md	13 km NNW of Susanville, CA 40.535°, -120.680°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km NNW of Susanville, CA, logged at 19:39 UTC. At a depth of 5.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.535°, -120.680°. 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 19:35:10 UTC	4.4mb	86 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.226°, 127.409°	106.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 86 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia on January 1, 2026, with origin time 19:35 UTC. The event originated approximately 106.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 2.226°, 127.409°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 19:27:56 UTC	2.7ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.430°, -140.062°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026, with origin time 19:27 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.430°, -140.062°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 19:26:55 UTC	4.7mb	247 km NE of Xilin Hot, China 45.392°, 118.433°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:26 UTC on January 1, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 247 km NE of Xilin Hot, China. The event originated approximately 9.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 45.392°, 118.433°. 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 18:46:20 UTC	2.1ml	38 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.860°, -152.505°	86.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 1, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 38 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska at 18:46 UTC. At a depth of 86.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.860°N, -152.505°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 18:21:37 UTC	2.2ml	32 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.792°, -153.519°	135.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 32 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska on January 1, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. The event originated approximately 135.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.792°N, -153.519°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 17:08:22 UTC	2.7ml	105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.476°, -140.064°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 1, 2026 at 17:08 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.476°, -140.064°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-01 2026-01-01 16:50:20 UTC	4.2mb	122 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.067°, 158.111°	56.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 122 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia at 16:50 UTC on January 1, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 56.3 km depth. Coordinates: 51.067°, 158.111°. 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 16:47:28 UTC	2.1ml	32 km N of Yucca Valley, CA 34.398°, -116.448°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 1, 2026 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 32 km N of Yucca Valley, CA. At a depth of just 4.8 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: 34.398°, -116.448°. 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 16:40:05 UTC	3.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.555°, -139.740°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 1, 2026, with origin time 16:40 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 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 5.0 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 60.555°, -139.740°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 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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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on January 1, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.

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