Earthquakes on January 4, 2026: 249 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 23:33:04 UTC	4.5mb	6 km SSE of Leshan, China 29.509°, 103.778°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:33 UTC on January 4, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 6 km SSE of Leshan, China. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 29.509°, 103.778°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 23:11:44 UTC	2.9ml	16 km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska 61.078°, -149.805°	8.6 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 16 km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska, logged at 23:11 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.078°N, -149.805°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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 22:47:52 UTC	4.9mww	9 km NNW of Morigaon, India 26.326°, 92.308°	35.0 km	16	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 9 km NNW of Morigaon, India came in on January 4, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Nearby residents submitted 16 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.5 — considered moderate. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 26.326°N, 92.308°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 22:47:39 UTC	5.2mb	13 km NNE of Morigaon, India 26.362°, 92.399°	41.1 km	94	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 13 km NNE of Morigaon, India on January 4, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 5.2 — considered strong. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Nearby residents submitted 94 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 41.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 26.362°N, 92.399°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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 22:34:36 UTC	4.5mb	western Indian-Antarctic Ridge -51.479°, 138.313°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge at 22:34 UTC on January 4, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -51.479°, 138.313°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 22:33:57 UTC	2.6ml	99 km N of Karluk, Alaska 58.465°, -154.493°	0.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 22:33 UTC on January 4, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 99 km N of Karluk, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 58.465°N, -154.493°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 22:29:39 UTC	4.2mb	28 km N of Chilecito, Argentina -28.901°, -67.482°	117.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 28 km N of Chilecito, Argentina on January 4, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 117.7 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 -28.901°N, -67.482°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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 21:39:50 UTC	2.7ml	51 km S of Cantwell, Alaska 62.932°, -149.108°	66.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 4, 2026 at 21:39 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 51 km S of Cantwell, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 66.5 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 62.932°, -149.108°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 21:14:16 UTC	2.8md	4 km N of Corralitos, CA 37.020°, -121.812°	13.2 km	559	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 4 km N of Corralitos, CA at 21:14 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 559 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. At a depth of 13.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.020°, -121.812°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:58:23 UTC	2.0md	1 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA 38.768°, -122.703°	1.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 1 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA at 20:58 UTC on January 4, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.6 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. Coordinates: 38.768°, -122.703°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:43:00 UTC	3.1ml	7 km SE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming 44.169°, -105.413°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 7 km SE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming came in on January 4, 2026 at 20:43 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: 44.169°, -105.413°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:41:33 UTC	3.4ml	142 km SSW of Lanai City, Hawaii 19.613°, -157.380°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place 142 km SSW of Lanai City, Hawaii on January 4, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.613°, -157.380°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:36:46 UTC	2.1md	1 km NNW of Palomas, Puerto Rico 18.024°, -66.876°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km NNW of Palomas, Puerto Rico at 20:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 14.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.024°, -66.876°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:28:45 UTC	2.2md	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.824°, -122.810°	2.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA with origin time 20:28 UTC on January 4, 2026. 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 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.824°N, -122.810°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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:26:55 UTC	2.2ml	98 km N of Karluk, Alaska 58.451°, -154.470°	4.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 98 km N of Karluk, Alaska at 20:26 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 58.451°, -154.470°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:22:16 UTC	2.8ml	10 km NNW of Gillette, Wyoming 44.375°, -105.571°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:22 UTC on January 4, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 10 km NNW of Gillette, Wyoming. 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 44.375°, -105.571°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:16:42 UTC	3.4ml	103 km N of Karluk, Alaska 58.496°, -154.568°	1.5 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 103 km N of Karluk, Alaska came in on January 4, 2026 at 20:16 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. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. 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 58.496°N, -154.568°E. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:12:06 UTC	4.2mb	83 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.938°, 156.329°	64.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 4, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 83 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 20:12 UTC. At a depth of 64.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 49.938°, 156.329°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:07:15 UTC	2.6md	11 km SW of Middlesboro, Kentucky 36.525°, -83.792°	23.1 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 11 km SW of Middlesboro, Kentucky at 20:07 UTC on January 4, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 23.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.525°, -83.792°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:05:37 UTC	4.5mb	68 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia 13.857°, 39.985°	10.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 68 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia on January 4, 2026, with origin time 20:05 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 13.857°N, 39.985°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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:01:31 UTC	2.2md	14 km NNW of Susanville, CA 40.542°, -120.681°	5.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 14 km NNW of Susanville, CA came in on January 4, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 40.542°, -120.681°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 20:00:55 UTC	2.2md	14 km NNW of Susanville, CA 40.537°, -120.679°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 14 km NNW of Susanville, CA on January 4, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 40.537°N, -120.679°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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 19:47:59 UTC	3.3md	5 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico 18.297°, -66.081°	133.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 4, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 5 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico at 19:47 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 133.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.297°N, -66.081°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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 18:07:20 UTC	4.5mb	128 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.163°, 160.539°	46.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 128 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on January 4, 2026 at 18:07 UTC. At a depth of 46.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.163°, 160.539°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 17:55:24 UTC	4.1mb	157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.735°, 159.641°	49.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on January 4, 2026 at 17:55 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 49.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.735°N, 159.641°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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 17:31:44 UTC	2.4ml	26 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 31.937°, -103.382°	6.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:31 UTC on January 4, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 26 km SW of Jal, New Mexico. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 6.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.937°, -103.382°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 17:14:08 UTC	2.0ml	115 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska 60.581°, -141.708°	20.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 115 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska on January 4, 2026, with origin time 17:14 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 20.8 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 60.581°, -141.708°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 17:05:18 UTC	3.3ml	34 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 62.139°, -151.976°	109.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 34 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska on January 4, 2026 at 17:05 UTC. At a depth of 109.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 62.139°, -151.976°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 16:39:28 UTC	2.9md	61 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico 18.985°, -65.823°	15.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 61 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico on January 4, 2026 at 16:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.985°, -65.823°. 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.
2026-01-04 2026-01-04 16:27:44 UTC	2.1ml	130 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska 60.695°, -141.050°	0.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 130 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska on January 4, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. At a depth of just 0.4 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 60.695°N, -141.050°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.

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 4, 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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