Earthquakes on January 5, 2026: 245 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:55:35 UTC	2.3ml	90 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.359°, -139.614°	3.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 5, 2026 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 90 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.359°N, -139.614°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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:51:00 UTC	2.4ml	123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.650°, -139.922°	1.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:51 UTC on January 5, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 5 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 60.650°N, -139.922°E. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:47:17 UTC	4.1mb	100 km NE of Masohi, Indonesia -2.660°, 129.609°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 100 km NE of Masohi, Indonesia came in on January 5, 2026 at 23:47 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. The epicenter is at -2.660°, 129.609°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:41:40 UTC	2.0ml	54 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.699°, -104.173°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas with origin time 23:41 UTC on January 5, 2026. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 6.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.699°, -104.173°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:40:30 UTC	3.2ml	68 km W of Karluk, Alaska 57.639°, -155.588°	66.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 68 km W of Karluk, Alaska at 23:40 UTC. At a depth of 66.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 57.639°, -155.588°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:39:19 UTC	2.3ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.586°, -139.984°	2.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 5, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.1 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. Coordinates: 60.586°, -139.984°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:35:33 UTC	2.0ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.468°, -139.608°	5.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:35 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 3.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.468°, -139.608°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:08:50 UTC	2.4ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.560°, -139.970°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:08 UTC. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.560°, -139.970°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 23:00:54 UTC	2.2ml	50 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska 61.148°, -147.410°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 50 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska at 23:00 UTC on January 5, 2026. At a depth of 6.7 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 61.148°N, -147.410°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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:55:40 UTC	2.5ml	106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.505°, -139.643°	9.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 5, 2026, with origin time 22:55 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.8 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 9.8 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 60.505°N, -139.643°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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:49:46 UTC	2.1ml	52 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska 61.142°, -147.471°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 52 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska on January 5, 2026 at 22:49 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 61.142°, -147.471°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:48:48 UTC	4.3mb	170 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia -4.845°, 134.081°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 5, 2026 at 22:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 170 km ENE of Tual, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -4.845°, 134.081°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:48:36 UTC	4.4mb	135 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.208°, 126.886°	44.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 135 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia, logged at 22:48 UTC. At a depth of 44.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 2.208°, 126.886°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:34:57 UTC	2.8md	1 km SW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico 18.011°, -66.799°	14.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 5, 2026 at 22:34 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 1 km SW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 14.3 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 18.011°N, -66.799°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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:32:22 UTC	5.1mww	northwest of the Kuril Islands 48.053°, 148.150°	427.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded northwest of the Kuril Islands on January 5, 2026 at 22:32 UTC. At 427.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. Geolocation places the event at 48.053°N, 148.150°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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:27:23 UTC	2.2ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.456°, -139.844°	16.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 5, 2026, with origin time 22:27 UTC. Coming 10 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 16.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.456°, -139.844°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:25:02 UTC	2.6ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.551°, -140.065°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:25 UTC on January 5, 2026. It arrived roughly 3 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 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 60.551°, -140.065°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:23:51 UTC	2.3ml	104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.475°, -140.041°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:23 UTC on January 5, 2026. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.5 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 60.475°, -140.041°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:19:29 UTC	2.7ml	111 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.525°, -140.120°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 111 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska on January 5, 2026 at 22:19 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.525°, -140.120°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:16:50 UTC	2.1md	1 km SSE of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico 17.956°, -66.403°	12.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km SSE of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico came in on January 5, 2026 at 22:16 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.9 km depth. Coordinates: 17.956°, -66.403°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:15:25 UTC	2.3md	3 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.945°, -66.920°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:15 UTC on January 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 3 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 17.945°, -66.920°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:01:28 UTC	2.4ml	54 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska 63.074°, -148.138°	67.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:01 UTC on January 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 54 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska. The event originated approximately 67.4 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 63.074°, -148.138°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 22:01:26 UTC	2.3ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.505°, -140.017°	10.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:01 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 3 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 60.505°N, -140.017°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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 21:53:18 UTC	2.4ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.535°, -140.074°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:53 UTC on January 5, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 3 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 60.535°N, -140.074°E. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 21:41:49 UTC	2.6ml	16 km S of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming 44.077°, -105.494°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 5, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 16 km S of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming at 21:41 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. Geolocation places the event at 44.077°N, -105.494°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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 21:41:25 UTC	4.1mb	off the coast of Michoacan, Mexico 16.017°, -104.719°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place near off the coast of Michoacan, Mexico on January 5, 2026 at 21:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 16.017°N, -104.719°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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 21:34:55 UTC	2.6ml	98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.424°, -139.523°	4.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:34 UTC on January 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.7 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: 60.424°, -139.523°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 21:34:13 UTC	2.3ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.514°, -139.946°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:34 UTC on January 5, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 3 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 10.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.514°, -139.946°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 21:32:34 UTC	2.3ml	21 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.208°, -150.582°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 21 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska at 21:32 UTC on January 5, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.208°, -150.582°. 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.
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 21:26:04 UTC	2.4ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.554°, -139.852°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 5, 2026, with origin time 21:26 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.554°, -139.852°. 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.

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 5, 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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