Earthquakes on January 9, 2026: 194 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 23:51:37 UTC	4.9mww	Volcano Islands, Japan region 25.868°, 141.251°	130.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region at 23:51 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 130.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 25.868°, 141.251°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 23:19:33 UTC	5.6mww	93 km W of Sola, Vanuatu -13.790°, 166.695°	22.0 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 9, 2026 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 93 km W of Sola, Vanuatu. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on January 9, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.9 (light). The hypocenter lay at 22.0 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 -13.790°, 166.695°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 22:45:59 UTC	2.3md	32 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.297°, -124.658°	19.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 9, 2026 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 32 km W of Petrolia, CA. The hypocenter lay at 19.8 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 40.297°, -124.658°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 22:28:28 UTC	3.2ml	108 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.507°, -140.105°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 108 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.507°N, -140.105°E. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 22:26:26 UTC	2.2ml	13 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.337°, -120.497°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 13 km S of Princeton, Canada at 22:26 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. The epicenter is at 49.337°, -120.497°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 22:23:18 UTC	4.6mww	92 km E of Colchane, Chile -19.369°, -67.766°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 92 km E of Colchane, Chile at 22:23 UTC on January 9, 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: -19.369°, -67.766°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 22:19:26 UTC	4.3mb	207 km W of Tual, Indonesia -5.838°, 130.888°	131.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 207 km W of Tual, Indonesia at 22:19 UTC on January 9, 2026. At a depth of 131.2 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 -5.838°N, 130.888°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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 22:18:05 UTC	2.0ml	60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.633°, -104.365°	5.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:18 UTC on January 9, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The event originated approximately 5.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.633°, -104.365°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 22:15:19 UTC	4.0mb	83 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile -23.630°, -68.444°	118.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 83 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile came in on January 9, 2026 at 22:15 UTC. At a depth of 118.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -23.630°N, -68.444°E. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 21:51:17 UTC	2.5md	20 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico 18.354°, -67.446°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 20 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico at 21:51 UTC on January 9, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 18.354°N, -67.446°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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 21:49:43 UTC	2.1ml	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.141°, -101.082°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas came in on January 9, 2026 at 21:49 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 32.141°N, -101.082°E. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 21:36:53 UTC	4.6mb	29 km SW of Changuillo, Peru -14.853°, -75.413°	54.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 29 km SW of Changuillo, Peru on January 9, 2026, with origin time 21:36 UTC. The event originated approximately 54.0 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 -14.853°, -75.413°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 21:28:42 UTC	4.3mb	55 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras 16.327°, -87.611°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 55 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras on January 9, 2026, with origin time 21:28 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 16.327°, -87.611°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 21:06:41 UTC	2.1ml	4 km NE of Lafayette, Oregon 45.271°, -123.071°	-0.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 4 km NE of Lafayette, Oregon at 21:06 UTC on January 9, 2026. At a depth of just -0.1 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: 45.271°, -123.071°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 20:57:31 UTC	2.0md	10 km WSW of Willow Creek, CA 40.892°, -123.732°	20.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 10 km WSW of Willow Creek, CA at 20:57 UTC. At a depth of 20.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 40.892°N, -123.732°E. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 20:52:54 UTC	4.6mb	Kuril Islands 48.381°, 153.452°	112.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Kuril Islands came in on January 9, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 112.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 48.381°N, 153.452°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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 20:13:31 UTC	4.4mb	Izu Islands, Japan region 31.803°, 138.890°	275.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place in the Izu Islands, Japan region on January 9, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. The event originated approximately 275.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 31.803°, 138.890°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 20:11:50 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.536°, 179.692°	541.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place south of the Fiji Islands on January 9, 2026 at 20:11 UTC. At 541.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -24.536°, 179.692°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 20:01:08 UTC	4.7mb	41 km NNE of Weining, China 27.217°, 104.323°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:01 UTC on January 9, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 41 km NNE of Weining, China. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 27.217°N, 104.323°E. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 19:52:55 UTC	2.2ml	28 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska 62.078°, -149.342°	20.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 28 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska on January 9, 2026 at 19:52 UTC. At a depth of 20.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 62.078°N, -149.342°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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 19:22:08 UTC	4.1mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.556°, -176.693°	398.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 19:22 UTC. At 398.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -23.556°, -176.693°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 18:38:29 UTC	3.7ml	20 km SSW of Chilchinbito, Arizona 36.353°, -110.169°	9.3 km	9	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 20 km SSW of Chilchinbito, Arizona with origin time 18:38 UTC on January 9, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.6 (moderate). A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 9.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 36.353°, -110.169°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 18:12:09 UTC	3.0ml	122 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska 56.573°, -156.334°	70.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 122 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska came in on January 9, 2026 at 18:12 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 70.4 km depth. Coordinates: 56.573°, -156.334°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 18:09:49 UTC	2.1ml	45 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.969°, -153.371°	149.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 45 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on January 9, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 149.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 59.969°, -153.371°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 17:44:23 UTC	4.5mb	228 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.480°, -178.615°	589.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 9, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 228 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji at 17:44 UTC. At 589.2 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -17.480°N, -178.615°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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 17:38:17 UTC	4.3mb	35 km WNW of Manado, Indonesia 1.650°, 124.572°	245.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 35 km WNW of Manado, Indonesia came in on January 9, 2026 at 17:38 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 245.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 1.650°, 124.572°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 17:36:39 UTC	2.3ml	53 km SSE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska 61.099°, -159.029°	14.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 53 km SSE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska came in on January 9, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. At a depth of 14.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.099°, -159.029°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 17:25:19 UTC	4.5mb	67 km N of Ternate, Indonesia 1.392°, 127.469°	74.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:25 UTC on January 9, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 67 km N of Ternate, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 74.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 1.392°, 127.469°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 17:19:55 UTC	2.0ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.670°, -104.393°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 17:19 UTC on January 9, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.670°, -104.393°. 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.
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 16:34:11 UTC	2.3ml	48 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.741°, -152.696°	79.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 48 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska on January 9, 2026 at 16:34 UTC. The event originated approximately 79.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.741°N, -152.696°E. 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.

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 9, 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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