Earthquakes on January 6, 2026: 253 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 23:52:49 UTC	2.8ml	110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.514°, -140.130°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska on January 6, 2026, with origin time 23:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 60.514°N, -140.130°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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 23:49:59 UTC	4.1mb	48 km WSW of Lithakiá, Greece 37.513°, 20.340°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 48 km WSW of Lithakiá, Greece on January 6, 2026 at 23:49 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.513°, 20.340°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 23:48:33 UTC	2.0md	5 km WNW of Cobb, CA 38.838°, -122.782°	1.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 5 km WNW of Cobb, CA on January 6, 2026 at 23:48 UTC. At a depth of just 1.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 38.838°, -122.782°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 23:37:42 UTC	2.2ml	6 km SSW of Salcha, Alaska 64.471°, -146.959°	5.0 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 23:37 UTC on January 6, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 6 km SSW of Salcha, Alaska. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 64.471°, -146.959°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 23:24:53 UTC	2.2md	2 km W of Lynn, Arkansas 36.010°, -91.282°	2.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 2 km W of Lynn, Arkansas on January 6, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. At a depth of just 2.7 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 36.010°, -91.282°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 23:12:58 UTC	2.9md	71 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.107°, -66.471°	19.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 71 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico, logged at 23:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 19.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.107°, -66.471°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 23:10:38 UTC	5.0mww	13 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.630°, 168.247°	64.0 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:10 UTC on January 6, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 13 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 64.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -17.630°N, 168.247°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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 22:48:26 UTC	3.0md	69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.093°, -66.489°	19.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico with origin time 22:48 UTC on January 6, 2026. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 19.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.093°, -66.489°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 22:22:08 UTC	4.4mb	South Sandwich Islands region -59.356°, -29.122°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 6, 2026 at 22:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck in the South Sandwich Islands region. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -59.356°, -29.122°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 22:08:45 UTC	2.1ml	9 km NW of Blue Diamond, Nevada 36.114°, -115.460°	3.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 9 km NW of Blue Diamond, Nevada at 22:08 UTC. At a depth of just 3.5 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. The epicenter is at 36.114°, -115.460°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 22:07:49 UTC	2.0ml	58 km ENE of Cantwell, Alaska 63.517°, -147.804°	1.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
January 6, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 58 km ENE of Cantwell, Alaska, logged at 22:07 UTC. At a depth of just 1.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 63.517°, -147.804°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 22:01:56 UTC	2.1ml	2 km SSE of Lewiston Orchards, Idaho 46.357°, -116.968°	-0.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 2 km SSE of Lewiston Orchards, Idaho at 22:01 UTC on January 6, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 46.357°, -116.968°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 21:47:11 UTC	4.0mb	21 km NNE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan 26.964°, 91.619°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 21 km NNE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan on January 6, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 26.964°, 91.619°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 21:33:45 UTC	2.3ml	92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 31.496°, -115.622°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX on January 6, 2026 at 21:33 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 31.496°, -115.622°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 21:25:09 UTC	3.7ml	51 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.415°, -176.705°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.7 earthquake 51 km S of Adak, Alaska at 21:25 UTC on January 6, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.9 (weak). At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.415°, -176.705°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 21:19:17 UTC	2.5ml	47 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.514°, -176.268°	33.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 47 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on January 6, 2026 at 21:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 33.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.514°N, -176.268°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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 20:54:41 UTC	2.1ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.451°, -139.640°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 20:54 UTC. Coming 11 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 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.451°, -139.640°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 20:44:54 UTC	2.3ml	7 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.138°, -155.507°	36.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 7 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 20:44 UTC. At a depth of 36.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.138°, -155.507°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 20:19:40 UTC	3.0ml	96 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.176°, -150.934°	21.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 20:19 UTC on January 6, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 96 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 21.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 58.176°N, -150.934°E. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 19:39:15 UTC	2.4md	1 km NW of Indios, Puerto Rico 18.006°, -66.829°	13.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 1 km NW of Indios, Puerto Rico with origin time 19:39 UTC on January 6, 2026. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 13.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.006°, -66.829°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 19:17:09 UTC	5.0mww	100 km N of Barishal, Pakistan 37.222°, 74.597°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake 100 km N of Barishal, Pakistan at 19:17 UTC on January 6, 2026. 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: 37.222°, 74.597°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 19:01:40 UTC	3.0md	66 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.059°, -66.498°	13.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 66 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico on January 6, 2026 at 19:01 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 13.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.059°, -66.498°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 18:56:42 UTC	4.4mb	24 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan 38.961°, 141.965°	65.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 24 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan on January 6, 2026 at 18:56 UTC. At a depth of 65.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.961°, 141.965°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 18:46:02 UTC	3.0md	62 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.031°, -66.486°	13.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 62 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico at 18:46 UTC on January 6, 2026. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 13.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.031°, -66.486°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 18:39:44 UTC	2.9md	69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.089°, -66.500°	19.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:39 UTC on January 6, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 19.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.089°, -66.500°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 18:35:55 UTC	3.2md	69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.088°, -66.505°	20.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico on January 6, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.088°, -66.505°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 18:33:34 UTC	4.6mb	142 km ENE of Pemba, Mozambique -12.336°, 41.654°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 142 km ENE of Pemba, Mozambique at 18:33 UTC on January 6, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -12.336°, 41.654°. 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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 18:25:42 UTC	4.2mb	58 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 52.453°, 158.755°	86.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:25 UTC on January 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 58 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The event originated approximately 86.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.453°N, 158.755°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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 18:18:43 UTC	5.2mww	158 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.829°, 159.880°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 158 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on January 6, 2026 at 18:18 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 51.829°N, 159.880°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.
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 18:18:08 UTC	2.9md	69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.094°, -66.500°	20.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 6, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico at 18:18 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. At a depth of 20.1 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 19.094°N, -66.500°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.

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 6, 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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