Earthquakes on January 13, 2026: 279 Worldwide, Largest M6.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 23:52:28 UTC	4.1mb	185 km ESE of Mil’kovo, Russia 53.918°, 161.133°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 185 km ESE of Mil’kovo, Russia, logged at 23:52 UTC. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 53.918°N, 161.133°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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 23:42:26 UTC	4.4mb	204 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.824°, -178.767°	600.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 204 km E of Levuka, Fiji, logged at 23:42 UTC. At 600.5 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. Coordinates: -17.824°, -178.767°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 23:14:41 UTC	3.3md	62 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 19.046°, -67.218°	20.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 62 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico on January 13, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. At a depth of 20.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.046°N, -67.218°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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 23:00:41 UTC	2.1ml	14 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii 19.346°, -155.072°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 14 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii on January 13, 2026, with origin time 23:00 UTC. At a depth of just 2.5 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 19.346°N, -155.072°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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 22:52:42 UTC	2.3md	48 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 18.924°, -67.158°	43.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 48 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico came in on January 13, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 43.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.924°, -67.158°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 22:51:55 UTC	3.8mw	11 km ESE of Willits, CA 39.372°, -123.233°	8.7 km	82	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.8 earthquake 11 km ESE of Willits, CA at 22:51 UTC on January 13, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.4 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. Nearby residents submitted 82 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.9 — considered light. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 39.372°N, -123.233°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 22:42:02 UTC	2.6ml	5 km NE of North Shore, CA 33.555°, -115.902°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 5 km NE of North Shore, CA with origin time 22:42 UTC on January 13, 2026. At a depth of just 3.1 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. Geolocation places the event at 33.555°N, -115.902°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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 22:35:34 UTC	2.1md	3 km SE of Pacifica, CA 37.596°, -122.469°	9.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km SE of Pacifica, CA, logged at 22:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.596°, -122.469°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 22:32:18 UTC	3.3ml	25 km NNE of Maeser, Utah 40.681°, -109.450°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 25 km NNE of Maeser, Utah, logged at 22:32 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. Coordinates: 40.681°, -109.450°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 22:30:13 UTC	4.6mb	48 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.614°, 167.182°	107.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 48 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on January 13, 2026 at 22:30 UTC. The event originated approximately 107.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -14.614°, 167.182°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 22:18:04 UTC	2.7ml	109 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.403°, -159.963°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 109 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on January 13, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 54.403°, -159.963°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 22:02:52 UTC	2.5ml	74 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska 58.515°, -153.850°	47.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 74 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska at 22:02 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 47.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 58.515°, -153.850°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:57:37 UTC	3.3ml	49 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska 55.462°, -159.430°	33.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 13, 2026 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 49 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 33.2 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 55.462°, -159.430°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:39:25 UTC	2.0ml	74 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.049°, -140.593°	16.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 74 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska on January 13, 2026 at 21:39 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 16.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.049°, -140.593°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:33:25 UTC	2.7ml	5 km N of Moreno Valley, CA 33.967°, -117.220°	13.9 km	87	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 13, 2026 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 5 km N of Moreno Valley, CA. Nearby residents submitted 87 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The event originated approximately 13.9 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 33.967°N, -117.220°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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:27:20 UTC	4.3mb	197 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.637°, 160.376°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:27 UTC on January 13, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 197 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. 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 51.637°N, 160.376°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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:24:55 UTC	4.6mb	Pacific-Antarctic Ridge -62.585°, -157.107°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 13, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge, logged at 21:24 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -62.585°N, -157.107°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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:13:59 UTC	2.3ml	63 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.541°, -161.896°	13.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 63 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on January 13, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 13.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 54.541°N, -161.896°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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:10:54 UTC	4.4mw	9 km ESE of Willits, CA 39.392°, -123.251°	8.5 km	414	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 9 km ESE of Willits, CA on January 13, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 414 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. 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 4.6 — considered moderate. The hypocenter lay at 8.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.392°N, -123.251°E. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:03:31 UTC	4.3mb	106 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea -6.427°, 154.526°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 106 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at 21:03 UTC on January 13, 2026. 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. Coordinates: -6.427°, 154.526°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 21:02:22 UTC	3.4ml	14 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.710°, -105.315°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.4 event was detected 14 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming on January 13, 2026, with origin time 21:02 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. Coordinates: 43.710°, -105.315°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 20:31:43 UTC	4.6mb	194 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia 3.125°, 126.952°	53.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 13, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 194 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 53.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 3.125°, 126.952°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 20:20:29 UTC	3.1ml	15 km W of Johannesburg, CA 35.347°, -117.796°	5.4 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 13, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA at 20:20 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 35.347°, -117.796°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 19:28:00 UTC	2.6ml	35 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska 60.888°, -151.807°	84.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 35 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska came in on January 13, 2026 at 19:28 UTC. At a depth of 84.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.888°, -151.807°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 18:58:10 UTC	5.0mb	128 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.107°, 126.236°	45.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake 128 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia at 18:58 UTC on January 13, 2026. At a depth of 45.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.107°, 126.236°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 18:38:15 UTC	2.0ml	15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.345°, -117.795°	6.0 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA on January 13, 2026 at 18:38 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 6.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 35.345°, -117.795°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 18:28:43 UTC	2.6ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.551°, -140.101°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 13, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 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°, -140.101°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 18:13:31 UTC	4.6mb	60 km E of Bāfq, Iran 31.624°, 56.041°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 60 km E of Bāfq, Iran on January 13, 2026 at 18:13 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 31.624°, 56.041°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 18:03:29 UTC	4.2mb	12 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia 34.531°, 9.719°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 12 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia at 18:03 UTC on January 13, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 34.531°, 9.719°. 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.
2026-01-13 2026-01-13 18:00:49 UTC	4.4mb	165 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 5.486°, 127.390°	156.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 13, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 165 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines. The event originated approximately 156.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 5.486°, 127.390°. 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.

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 13, 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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