Earthquakes on January 12, 2026: 183 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 23:41:21 UTC	4.7mb	South Sandwich Islands region -56.390°, -25.352°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region came in on January 12, 2026 at 23:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -56.390°N, -25.352°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 23:27:43 UTC	4.5mb	39 km ENE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia -1.861°, 101.688°	158.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 39 km ENE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia at 23:27 UTC on January 12, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 158.6 km depth. The epicenter is at -1.861°, 101.688°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 23:05:03 UTC	4.0mb	106 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.394°, -93.352°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 106 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at 23:05 UTC on January 12, 2026. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 14.394°, -93.352°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 23:05:02 UTC	4.0mb	50 km ENE of La Tirana, Chile -20.213°, -69.187°	94.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 50 km ENE of La Tirana, Chile on January 12, 2026, with origin time 23:05 UTC. The event originated approximately 94.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -20.213°N, -69.187°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 22:42:35 UTC	4.7mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -33.431°, 77.771°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place near Mid-Indian Ridge on January 12, 2026 at 22:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -33.431°, 77.771°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 22:37:59 UTC	3.3ml	233 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.135°, -179.790°	35.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 233 km WSW of Adak, Alaska with origin time 22:37 UTC on January 12, 2026. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.6 — considered light. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.135°N, -179.790°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 22:31:56 UTC	2.0ml	70 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.297°, -150.421°	113.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
January 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 70 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 22:31 UTC. At a depth of 113.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 63.297°, -150.421°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 22:28:41 UTC	4.2mb	133 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.043°, -172.274°	40.5 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 133 km E of Atka, Alaska on January 12, 2026 at 22:28 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.1, classified as light shaking. The event originated approximately 40.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.043°, -172.274°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 22:23:25 UTC	2.1ml	17 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon 45.032°, -117.168°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:23 UTC on January 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 17 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon. At a depth of just 5.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 45.032°, -117.168°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 21:59:35 UTC	5.1mb	242 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.434°, 128.904°	124.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 242 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on January 12, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 124.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -7.434°N, 128.904°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 21:56:46 UTC	2.0ml	67 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.894°, -140.704°	10.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 12, 2026 at 21:56 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 67 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.6 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 59.894°, -140.704°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 21:49:43 UTC	4.2mb	94 km SE of Ambon, Indonesia -4.388°, 128.676°	549.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 94 km SE of Ambon, Indonesia, logged at 21:49 UTC. At 549.7 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -4.388°, 128.676°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 21:41:54 UTC	2.7ml	8 km NE of Amarillo, Texas 35.274°, -101.763°	8.6 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 8 km NE of Amarillo, Texas on January 12, 2026, with origin time 21:41 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 8.6 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 35.274°, -101.763°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 21:33:13 UTC	4.5mb	232 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines 3.629°, 126.589°	47.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 232 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines on January 12, 2026, with origin time 21:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 47.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 3.629°N, 126.589°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 21:32:19 UTC	4.3mb	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.175°, 177.445°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on January 12, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.6 — considered weak. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.175°N, 177.445°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 21:22:42 UTC	4.6mb	Drake Passage -59.902°, -61.939°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Drake Passage with origin time 21:22 UTC on January 12, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -59.902°, -61.939°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 21:03:25 UTC	4.7mb	229 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia 3.376°, 126.756°	46.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 229 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia, logged at 21:03 UTC. At a depth of 46.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 3.376°, 126.756°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 20:43:11 UTC	3.4md	133 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico 19.561°, -65.394°	11.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 12, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 133 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 11.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.561°, -65.394°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 20:28:12 UTC	3.2ml	17 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming 44.078°, -105.405°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 17 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming at 20:28 UTC on January 12, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 44.078°N, -105.405°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 20:09:47 UTC	4.4mb	39 km ENE of Anamizu, Japan 37.415°, 137.278°	11.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 39 km ENE of Anamizu, Japan at 20:09 UTC on January 12, 2026. At a depth of 11.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.415°N, 137.278°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 19:39:23 UTC	2.2md	8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.829°, -122.818°	1.5 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA with origin time 19:39 UTC on January 12, 2026. 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. 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.829°N, -122.818°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 19:18:06 UTC	4.5mb	113 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia -2.909°, 139.664°	64.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 113 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia came in on January 12, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. At a depth of 64.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -2.909°, 139.664°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 18:52:47 UTC	2.4ml	23 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska 60.718°, -150.529°	43.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 18:52 UTC on January 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 23 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska. The event originated approximately 43.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.718°, -150.529°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 18:50:38 UTC	4.2mb	48 km NNE of Meulaboh, Indonesia 4.533°, 96.328°	11.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 12, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 48 km NNE of Meulaboh, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 11.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 4.533°N, 96.328°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 18:49:02 UTC	2.0ml	30 km E of Chase, Alaska 62.449°, -149.507°	0.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 30 km E of Chase, Alaska on January 12, 2026 at 18:49 UTC. At a depth of just 0.6 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. Geolocation places the event at 62.449°N, -149.507°E. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 18:08:07 UTC	2.0ml	3 km WNW of Cabazon, CA 33.922°, -116.814°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 3 km WNW of Cabazon, CA on January 12, 2026 at 18:08 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 6.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 33.922°N, -116.814°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 18:03:42 UTC	2.5ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.565°, -139.829°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 12, 2026 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.565°N, -139.829°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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 17:58:25 UTC	2.3ml	2 km WNW of Cabazon, CA 33.923°, -116.813°	6.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 12, 2026 at 17:58 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 2 km WNW of Cabazon, CA. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 6.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 33.923°, -116.813°. 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.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 17:49:20 UTC	2.8ml	82 km SE of Nikolai, Alaska 62.485°, -153.254°	5.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 17:49 UTC on January 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 82 km SE of Nikolai, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 62.485°N, -153.254°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 16:58:53 UTC	4.7mww	5 km W of Hamatonbetsu, Japan 45.127°, 142.308°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 12, 2026 at 16:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 5 km W of Hamatonbetsu, Japan. The event originated approximately 10.0 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 45.127°N, 142.308°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.

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 12, 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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