Earthquakes on January 8, 2026: 191 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 23:40:26 UTC	2.7ml	24 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska 55.262°, -160.131°	65.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 24 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska at 23:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 65.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 55.262°N, -160.131°E. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 23:22:58 UTC	2.3ml	46 km S of Nelchina, Alaska 61.583°, -146.643°	17.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 46 km S of Nelchina, Alaska with origin time 23:22 UTC on January 8, 2026. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 17.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.583°, -146.643°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 23:00:58 UTC	4.5mb	Banda Sea -6.928°, 129.748°	146.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 8, 2026 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Banda Sea. The event originated approximately 146.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -6.928°N, 129.748°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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 22:55:56 UTC	2.7md	54 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.349°, -124.922°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 54 km W of Petrolia, CA on January 8, 2026, with origin time 22:55 UTC. 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 40.349°N, -124.922°E. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 22:45:22 UTC	2.6mb_lg	21 km ESE of Colorado City, Colorado 37.871°, -104.610°	5.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 21 km ESE of Colorado City, Colorado on January 8, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 37.871°, -104.610°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 22:11:50 UTC	2.5ml	43 km E of Ugashik, Alaska 57.450°, -156.682°	116.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 43 km E of Ugashik, Alaska on January 8, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 116.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 57.450°, -156.682°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 22:04:57 UTC	4.1mwr	238 km W of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile -45.837°, -75.831°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 238 km W of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile at 22:04 UTC on January 8, 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. Geolocation places the event at -45.837°N, -75.831°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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 21:49:36 UTC	2.1ml	8 km NNW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska 61.697°, -149.659°	28.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 8, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 8 km NNW of Meadow Lakes, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 28.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.697°N, -149.659°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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 21:47:49 UTC	4.1mb	33 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines 6.787°, 126.630°	175.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 33 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines on January 8, 2026, with origin time 21:47 UTC. The event originated approximately 175.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 6.787°, 126.630°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 21:47:45 UTC	2.2ml	28 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska 61.783°, -150.716°	57.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 28 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska on January 8, 2026, with origin time 21:47 UTC. The event originated approximately 57.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.783°, -150.716°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 21:14:18 UTC	5.4mww	57 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan 38.353°, 73.352°	133.6 km	5	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded 57 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan on January 8, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.8 — considered light. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 133.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 38.353°N, 73.352°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 21:05:31 UTC	2.2md	2 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.994°, -66.846°	12.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 2 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico at 21:05 UTC on January 8, 2026. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 12.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.994°, -66.846°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 20:35:33 UTC	3.4ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.566°, -139.767°	7.2 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 8, 2026 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.1 (moderate). The event originated approximately 7.2 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 60.566°, -139.767°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 20:06:33 UTC	4.5mb	4 km S of Marihatag, Philippines 8.766°, 126.299°	61.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 4 km S of Marihatag, Philippines on January 8, 2026 at 20:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 61.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 8.766°, 126.299°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 19:52:12 UTC	2.6ml	33 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.777°, -152.424°	75.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
January 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 33 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska, logged at 19:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. At a depth of 75.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.777°N, -152.424°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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 19:29:37 UTC	5.0mww	16 km SE of Patea, New Zealand -39.872°, 174.608°	122.6 km	37	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 8, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 16 km SE of Patea, New Zealand at 19:29 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. 37 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.6 (light). It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 122.6 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -39.872°, 174.608°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 19:25:17 UTC	2.0ml	30 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska 64.872°, -148.986°	19.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 30 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska came in on January 8, 2026 at 19:25 UTC. At a depth of 19.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 64.872°, -148.986°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 19:23:16 UTC	2.6ml	56 km E of Egegik, Alaska 58.152°, -156.422°	5.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 8, 2026 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 56 km E of Egegik, Alaska. 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. Coordinates: 58.152°, -156.422°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 19:16:12 UTC	4.4mb	226 km SSW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia -10.387°, 113.661°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 226 km SSW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia on January 8, 2026, with origin time 19:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -10.387°N, 113.661°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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 19:08:37 UTC	4.3mb	26 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan 38.390°, 73.836°	132.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 8, 2026 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 26 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan. The hypocenter lay at 132.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 38.390°, 73.836°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 18:45:30 UTC	2.7ml	35 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.504°, -105.206°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:45 UTC on January 8, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 35 km SE of Wright, 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 43.504°, -105.206°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 18:08:41 UTC	2.2ml	18 km SSE of Barstow, Texas 31.301°, -103.352°	10.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 18 km SSE of Barstow, Texas came in on January 8, 2026 at 18:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 31.301°N, -103.352°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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 17:43:11 UTC	2.9ml	18 km ENE of Willow, Alaska 61.810°, -149.719°	29.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
January 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 18 km ENE of Willow, Alaska, logged at 17:43 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 61.810°, -149.719°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 17:32:06 UTC	4.4mb	63 km E of Martil, Morocco 35.724°, -4.586°	94.7 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 63 km E of Martil, Morocco came in on January 8, 2026 at 17:32 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 94.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 35.724°, -4.586°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 17:00:00 UTC	5.1mww	104 km SSE of Murghob, Tajikistan 37.351°, 74.556°	49.6 km	1	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 104 km SSE of Murghob, Tajikistan with origin time 17:00 UTC on January 8, 2026. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 5.2, classified as strong shaking. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 49.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.351°, 74.556°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 16:43:29 UTC	2.4md	2 km WSW of Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico 18.041°, -66.577°	18.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 2 km WSW of Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico on January 8, 2026, with origin time 16:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 18.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 18.041°, -66.577°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 16:42:15 UTC	2.2ml	53 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska 62.428°, -148.994°	5.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 53 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska on January 8, 2026 at 16:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 62.428°, -148.994°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 16:11:34 UTC	2.1ml	43 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska 61.134°, -148.391°	20.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 43 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska on January 8, 2026 at 16:11 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.7 km depth. Coordinates: 61.134°, -148.391°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 16:01:52 UTC	4.5mb	16 km NNW of Hualin, China 34.953°, 104.660°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 16 km NNW of Hualin, China with origin time 16:01 UTC on January 8, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 34.953°, 104.660°. 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.
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 16:01:35 UTC	3.1mb_lg	9 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana 32.075°, -93.432°	5.0 km	15	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:01 UTC on January 8, 2026, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 9 km WNW of Edgefield, Louisiana. Nearby residents submitted 15 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The event originated approximately 5.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.075°N, -93.432°E. 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.

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 8, 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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