Earthquakes on January 3, 2026: 211 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 23:54:25 UTC	2.9ml	103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.470°, -139.568°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:54 UTC. 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 60.470°N, -139.568°E. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 23:53:15 UTC	2.2ml	67 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.129°, -152.887°	128.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 23:53 UTC on January 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 67 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 128.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 60.129°N, -152.887°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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 23:13:48 UTC	4.8mb	122 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 5.822°, 127.148°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:13 UTC on January 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 122 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 5.822°N, 127.148°E. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 22:58:24 UTC	4.3mb	223 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia 46.255°, 150.345°	88.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 223 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia on January 3, 2026 at 22:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 88.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 46.255°, 150.345°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 22:47:31 UTC	4.2mb	159 km NNE of Singaraja, Indonesia -6.744°, 115.549°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 159 km NNE of Singaraja, Indonesia came in on January 3, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -6.744°, 115.549°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 22:26:35 UTC	4.2mb	67 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece 34.246°, 24.250°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 67 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece on January 3, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 34.246°N, 24.250°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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 22:25:36 UTC	5.0mb	214 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -6.280°, 152.335°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 214 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on January 3, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. 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. Geolocation places the event at -6.280°N, 152.335°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 22:03:42 UTC	5.0mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -23.566°, 69.575°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge with origin time 22:03 UTC on January 3, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -23.566°, 69.575°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 20:46:55 UTC	4.7mb	217 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 4.941°, 127.541°	109.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 217 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines at 20:46 UTC on January 3, 2026. At a depth of 109.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 4.941°, 127.541°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 20:45:32 UTC	2.0ml	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.066°, -103.725°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico on January 3, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 6 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 7.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.066°, -103.725°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 20:17:52 UTC	4.4mb	94 km SSW of Paracas, Peru -14.707°, -76.445°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 94 km SSW of Paracas, Peru came in on January 3, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -14.707°, -76.445°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 19:52:50 UTC	4.2mb	8 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.686°, 121.778°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 8 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan, logged at 19:52 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 24.686°, 121.778°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 19:49:41 UTC	2.6ml	38 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii 19.937°, -156.274°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 38 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii at 19:49 UTC. At a depth of 9.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.937°, -156.274°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 19:26:50 UTC	4.5mb	226 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.950°, -178.548°	603.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 19:26 UTC. At 603.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -17.950°N, -178.548°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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 19:10:43 UTC	4.5mb	157 km NW of Caluula, Somalia 12.980°, 49.740°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:10 UTC on January 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 157 km NW of Caluula, Somalia. 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. Coordinates: 12.980°, 49.740°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 19:08:08 UTC	2.7ml	105 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.465°, -140.173°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 105 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 3, 2026 at 19:08 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. Coordinates: 60.465°, -140.173°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 18:42:36 UTC	4.1mb	49 km E of Arica, Chile -18.559°, -69.841°	91.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 49 km E of Arica, Chile on January 3, 2026 at 18:42 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 91.6 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -18.559°N, -69.841°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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 18:35:10 UTC	2.0md	14 km NNW of Susanville, CA 40.538°, -120.681°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 14 km NNW of Susanville, CA at 18:35 UTC on January 3, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 40.538°, -120.681°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 18:30:15 UTC	2.2ml	16 km NW of Stanton, Texas 32.235°, -101.907°	8.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 16 km NW of Stanton, Texas at 18:30 UTC on January 3, 2026. At a depth of 8.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.235°, -101.907°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 18:21:52 UTC	3.6ml	34 km NNW of Adak, Alaska 52.142°, -176.885°	217.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 34 km NNW of Adak, Alaska on January 3, 2026, with origin time 18:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 217.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 52.142°, -176.885°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 17:40:37 UTC	3.3ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.539°, -139.977°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 3, 2026 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.539°N, -139.977°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 17:32:37 UTC	2.4ml	41 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska 57.480°, -155.125°	74.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
January 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 41 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska, logged at 17:32 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 74.9 km depth. Coordinates: 57.480°, -155.125°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 17:31:33 UTC	2.6ml	103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.469°, -139.994°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:31 UTC on January 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 7.5 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 60.469°, -139.994°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 17:27:27 UTC	4.5mwr	8 km WSW of Doğanyol, Turkey 38.281°, 38.948°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 8 km WSW of Doğanyol, Turkey at 17:27 UTC on January 3, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 38.281°, 38.948°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 17:18:51 UTC	2.1ml	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.680°, -104.439°	5.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 3, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 17:18 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of 5.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.680°, -104.439°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 16:13:36 UTC	4.5mb	238 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia 46.386°, 150.455°	32.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 238 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia on January 3, 2026, with origin time 16:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 32.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 46.386°N, 150.455°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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 15:18:51 UTC	4.6mb	70 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.413°, 167.742°	39.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 3, 2026 at 15:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 70 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. The event originated approximately 39.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -17.413°N, 167.742°E. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 15:18:44 UTC	4.3mb	260 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 50.891°, 160.256°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 260 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 15:18 UTC on January 3, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 50.891°N, 160.256°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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 15:10:44 UTC	4.3mb	Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 19.216°, 145.483°	121.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands at 15:10 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 121.6 km depth. Coordinates: 19.216°, 145.483°. 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.
2026-01-03 2026-01-03 14:12:43 UTC	4.0mb	132 km S of Ōyama, Japan 33.409°, 138.197°	288.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 3, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 132 km S of Ōyama, Japan at 14:12 UTC. At a depth of 288.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 33.409°, 138.197°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 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 3, 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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