Earthquakes on January 2, 2026: 217 Worldwide, Largest M6.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 23:43:58 UTC	4.1mb	241 km SW of Houma, Tonga -22.661°, -177.010°	195.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 241 km SW of Houma, Tonga came in on January 2, 2026 at 23:43 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 195.9 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -22.661°, -177.010°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 23:10:09 UTC	2.1ml	34 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska 60.775°, -151.890°	82.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 34 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska with origin time 23:10 UTC on January 2, 2026. Coming 21 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 82.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 60.775°, -151.890°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 23:09:22 UTC	4.4mb	109 km E of Shikotan, Russia 43.642°, 148.060°	36.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 109 km E of Shikotan, Russia at 23:09 UTC. At a depth of 36.8 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 43.642°N, 148.060°E. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 23:02:59 UTC	4.1mb	13 km NE of Norak, Tajikistan 38.469°, 69.434°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 13 km NE of Norak, Tajikistan on January 2, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.469°N, 69.434°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 22:56:38 UTC	4.1mb	10 km NE of Yedisu, Turkey 39.495°, 40.624°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 10 km NE of Yedisu, Turkey, logged at 22:56 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.495°, 40.624°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 22:46:48 UTC	2.5ml	47 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.143°, -151.375°	5.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
January 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 47 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 22:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 63.143°, -151.375°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 22:25:32 UTC	4.2mb	94 km WNW of Tual, Indonesia -5.340°, 131.950°	39.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:25 UTC on January 2, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 94 km WNW of Tual, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 39.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -5.340°, 131.950°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 22:18:54 UTC	4.6mb	64 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.021°, 159.588°	70.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 64 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on January 2, 2026, with origin time 22:18 UTC. The event originated approximately 70.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 53.021°, 159.588°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 22:13:39 UTC	2.8ml	45 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.159°, -151.377°	0.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 2, 2026 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 45 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska. 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 epicenter is at 63.159°, -151.377°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 22:03:12 UTC	4.4mb	45 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina -22.269°, -65.997°	271.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:03 UTC on January 2, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 45 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina. The event originated approximately 271.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -22.269°, -65.997°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 21:48:26 UTC	5.1mww	57 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique 15.059°, -60.536°	49.8 km	44	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 57 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique on January 2, 2026 at 21:48 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Nearby residents submitted 44 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.3 — considered moderate. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 49.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 15.059°N, -60.536°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 21:36:52 UTC	3.0ml	112 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.538°, -140.120°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 112 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.538°, -140.120°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 21:32:28 UTC	2.8md	3 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico 18.111°, -67.046°	19.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 3 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico at 21:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 19.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.111°, -67.046°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:59:15 UTC	4.1mb	9 km SSE of Palora, Ecuador -1.772°, -77.922°	165.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 9 km SSE of Palora, Ecuador. The event originated approximately 165.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -1.772°, -77.922°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:47:43 UTC	2.3ml	61 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.076°, -149.956°	83.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 61 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska on January 2, 2026 at 20:47 UTC. The event originated approximately 83.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.076°, -149.956°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:44:21 UTC	2.0md	2 km NW of Indios, Puerto Rico 18.008°, -66.839°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 2 km NW of Indios, Puerto Rico with origin time 20:44 UTC on January 2, 2026. The event originated approximately 14.9 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 18.008°, -66.839°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:37:43 UTC	2.0ml	36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.071°, -103.724°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico at 20:37 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 32.071°N, -103.724°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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:29:37 UTC	3.6md	25 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 18.663°, -68.180°	85.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 25 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, logged at 20:29 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 85.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 18.663°, -68.180°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:26:53 UTC	2.9ml	16 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.648°, -105.343°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 16 km SE of Wright, Wyoming came in on January 2, 2026 at 20:26 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. The epicenter is at 43.648°, -105.343°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:24:34 UTC	4.4mb	135 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia 0.527°, 125.947°	51.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 135 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia at 20:24 UTC on January 2, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 51.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 0.527°, 125.947°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:22:55 UTC	2.8ml	33 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming 45.073°, -106.792°	0.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 33 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming on January 2, 2026 at 20:22 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. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Geolocation places the event at 45.073°N, -106.792°E. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:19:41 UTC	2.8ml	59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.204°, -116.683°	9.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada with origin time 20:19 UTC on January 2, 2026. The event originated approximately 9.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.204°, -116.683°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:18:45 UTC	2.0ml	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.141°, -101.065°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:18 UTC on January 2, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 8.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 32.141°, -101.065°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:13:38 UTC	3.0ml	108 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.939°, -141.491°	0.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 108 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska on January 2, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. At a depth of just 0.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 59.939°, -141.491°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:11:51 UTC	2.3ml	23 km S of Westbrook, Texas 32.145°, -101.054°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 23 km S of Westbrook, Texas, logged at 20:11 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 32.145°N, -101.054°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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:03:27 UTC	4.7mb	154 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.918°, 128.733°	25.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 154 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia at 20:03 UTC on January 2, 2026. At a depth of 25.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 2.918°, 128.733°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:00:36 UTC	4.3mb	111 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.926°, 158.477°	77.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 2, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 111 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, logged at 20:00 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 77.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 51.926°N, 158.477°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 19:53:46 UTC	2.0ml	45 km S of Port Graham, Alaska 58.943°, -151.757°	64.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 45 km S of Port Graham, Alaska at 19:53 UTC on January 2, 2026. At a depth of 64.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 58.943°, -151.757°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 19:45:20 UTC	3.9mb	56 km ENE of Nikolski, Alaska 53.075°, -168.050°	61.8 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 56 km ENE of Nikolski, Alaska at 19:45 UTC on January 2, 2026. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.8, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 61.8 km depth. Coordinates: 53.075°, -168.050°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 19:43:44 UTC	4.4mb	166 km NNW of Houma, Tonga -19.877°, -176.124°	291.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 166 km NNW of Houma, Tonga on January 2, 2026, with origin time 19:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 291.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -19.877°N, -176.124°E. 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.

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 2, 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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