Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 23:57:42 UTC	2.0ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.600°, -139.907°	9.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:57 UTC on January 2, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 22 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.600°N, -139.907°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 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 23:43:10 UTC	2.1ml	118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.602°, -139.953°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:43 UTC. Coming 22 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.602°, -139.953°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 23:15:34 UTC	2.1ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.584°, -139.908°	1.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:15 UTC on January 2, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.9 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. The epicenter is at 60.584°, -139.908°. 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.
2026-01-02 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 22:55:49 UTC	2.2ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.406°, -139.452°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:55 UTC. It arrived roughly 21 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.406°, -139.452°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 22:46:49 UTC	2.8ml	43 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.177°, -151.437°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 43 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska on January 2, 2026, with origin time 22:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 63.177°, -151.437°. 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 22:38:25 UTC	2.2ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.444°, -139.480°	1.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:38 UTC on January 2, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.5 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.444°N, -139.480°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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 22:26:36 UTC	2.3ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.526°, -139.906°	9.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026 at 22:26 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 9.6 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 60.526°N, -139.906°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 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 22:22:35 UTC	2.0ml	98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.428°, -139.508°	2.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 2, 2026, with origin time 22:22 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.3 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: 60.428°, -139.508°. 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 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 22:13:40 UTC	3.0ml	44 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.169°, -151.417°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:13 UTC on January 2, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 44 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 63.169°, -151.417°. 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 22:11:08 UTC	2.5ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.573°, -139.885°	0.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:11 UTC on January 2, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.573°N, -139.885°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.
2026-01-02 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 21:57:52 UTC	2.1ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.514°, -140.033°	10.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:57 UTC on January 2, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. At a depth of 10.6 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 60.514°N, -140.033°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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 21:52:16 UTC	2.1ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.454°, -139.481°	2.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 2, 2026, with origin time 21:52 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.3 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: 60.454°, -139.481°. 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.
2026-01-02 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 21:45:49 UTC	2.0ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.538°, -140.033°	11.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 2, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 11.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.538°, -140.033°. 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 21:36:52 UTC	3.0ml	112 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.538°, -140.120°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 112 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:36 UTC on January 2, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.538°N, -140.120°E. 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 →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 3 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico on January 2, 2026 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. Coordinates: 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 21:27:15 UTC	2.0ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.529°, -140.050°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 2, 2026 at 21:27 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 11.4 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 60.529°N, -140.050°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 21:16:29 UTC	2.1ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.560°, -140.037°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 2, 2026 at 21:16 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.560°, -140.037°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 21:13:33 UTC	2.2ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.559°, -140.044°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:13 UTC on January 2, 2026. 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 7.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.559°, -140.044°. 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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 21:07:47 UTC	2.3ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.552°, -139.972°	10.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 2, 2026 at 21:07 UTC. 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 10.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.552°, -139.972°. 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 20:59:15 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 20:56:05 UTC	2.1ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.543°, -139.847°	9.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 2, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.543°N, -139.847°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.
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 20:47:43 UTC	2.4ml	61 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.084°, -149.967°	87.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 2, 2026 at 20:47 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 61 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska. The event originated approximately 87.0 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 63.084°, -149.967°. 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.

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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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