Earthquakes on January 14, 2026: 212 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 23:38:20 UTC	4.9mww	233 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu -21.454°, 170.219°	121.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 233 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu at 23:38 UTC on January 14, 2026. At a depth of 121.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -21.454°, 170.219°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 23:18:18 UTC	5.0mb	288 km S of Dunhuang, China 37.594°, 95.159°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 288 km S of Dunhuang, China with origin time 23:18 UTC on January 14, 2026. 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 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. Coordinates: 37.594°, 95.159°. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 22:44:39 UTC	3.1md	10 km NNE of Carrizales, Puerto Rico 18.579°, -66.769°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 10 km NNE of Carrizales, Puerto Rico on January 14, 2026, with origin time 22:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 14.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 18.579°, -66.769°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 22:21:13 UTC	3.1ml	44 km SE of Chignik, Alaska 56.063°, -157.820°	52.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 44 km SE of Chignik, Alaska came in on January 14, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. At a depth of 52.7 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 56.063°N, -157.820°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 22:13:16 UTC	5.5mww	63 km ESE of Akkeshi, Japan 42.729°, 145.507°	30.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 14, 2026 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 63 km ESE of Akkeshi, Japan. 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 14, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.6 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 30.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 42.729°, 145.507°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 21:53:51 UTC	2.5ml	64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.107°, -150.884°	125.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on January 14, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 125.9 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 63.107°, -150.884°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 21:23:01 UTC	2.0ml	1 km NNW of Houston, Alaska 61.640°, -149.830°	27.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 1 km NNW of Houston, Alaska at 21:23 UTC. At a depth of 27.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.640°N, -149.830°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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 21:17:01 UTC	2.5ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.463°, -139.845°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 14, 2026 at 21:17 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 60.463°, -139.845°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 21:15:27 UTC	4.1mwr	84 km SE of Atka, Alaska 51.602°, -173.439°	31.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 84 km SE of Atka, Alaska came in on January 14, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 31.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.602°, -173.439°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 21:12:25 UTC	4.5mb	73 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu -15.418°, 167.837°	192.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 73 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu on January 14, 2026, with origin time 21:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 192.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -15.418°N, 167.837°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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 20:48:52 UTC	2.0md	13 km ESE of Angwin, CA 38.548°, -122.303°	5.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km ESE of Angwin, CA with origin time 20:48 UTC on January 14, 2026. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 5.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 38.548°, -122.303°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 20:36:20 UTC	5.0mb	Kuril Islands 48.094°, 154.542°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 14, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Kuril Islands at 20:36 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 48.094°, 154.542°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 20:34:28 UTC	2.3ml	11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.193°, -155.373°	29.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:34 UTC on January 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 29.5 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 19.193°, -155.373°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 20:30:22 UTC	4.3mb	125 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -5.540°, 147.348°	216.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 14, 2026 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 125 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. The hypocenter lay at 216.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -5.540°, 147.348°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 19:16:19 UTC	2.2ml	19 km SSE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.296°, -155.784°	-2.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 14, 2026 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 19 km SSE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii. At a depth of just -2.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 19.296°, -155.784°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 18:42:24 UTC	2.2ml	53 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.544°, -152.790°	95.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 53 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska on January 14, 2026 at 18:42 UTC. At a depth of 95.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.544°N, -152.790°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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 18:19:59 UTC	4.4mb	74 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu -14.360°, 167.069°	175.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 74 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu came in on January 14, 2026 at 18:19 UTC. At a depth of 175.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -14.360°, 167.069°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 18:00:27 UTC	4.9mb	73 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia 1.892°, 127.366°	110.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 73 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on January 14, 2026, with origin time 18:00 UTC. The event originated approximately 110.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 1.892°, 127.366°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 17:29:37 UTC	4.9mb	191 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.615°, 161.352°	42.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 191 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on January 14, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 42.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.615°N, 161.352°E. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 17:27:48 UTC	5.0mb	central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 0.384°, -25.115°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:27 UTC on January 14, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. 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 0.384°N, -25.115°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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 17:14:31 UTC	4.3mb	274 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.350°, -177.793°	525.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 274 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on January 14, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. At 525.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -20.350°, -177.793°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 16:54:31 UTC	2.0ml	28 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.480°, -104.022°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:54 UTC on January 14, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 28 km NW of Toyah, Texas. At a depth of just 4.3 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: 31.480°, -104.022°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 16:23:43 UTC	2.4md	18 km ESE of Anderson, CA 40.367°, -122.111°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 18 km ESE of Anderson, CA on January 14, 2026 at 16:23 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 40.367°, -122.111°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 16:21:08 UTC	4.1mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.596°, 179.531°	530.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place south of the Fiji Islands on January 14, 2026 at 16:21 UTC. At 530.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -23.596°N, 179.531°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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 15:48:16 UTC	2.9md	20 km W of Winters, CA 38.559°, -122.192°	5.5 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 20 km W of Winters, CA with origin time 15:48 UTC on January 14, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 5.5 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 38.559°, -122.192°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 15:45:37 UTC	2.2ml	9 km W of Loyal, Oklahoma 35.968°, -98.222°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km W of Loyal, Oklahoma came in on January 14, 2026 at 15:45 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 35.968°N, -98.222°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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 15:35:12 UTC	2.1ml	52 km E of Ugashik, Alaska 57.567°, -156.523°	101.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 52 km E of Ugashik, Alaska on January 14, 2026 at 15:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 101.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 57.567°, -156.523°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 15:29:04 UTC	4.9mww	124 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.604°, 147.131°	193.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 seismic event took place 124 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea on January 14, 2026 at 15:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 193.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -5.604°, 147.131°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 14:53:00 UTC	2.0ml	8 km W of Anchorage, Alaska 61.208°, -150.056°	40.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km W of Anchorage, Alaska at 14:53 UTC on January 14, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 40.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 61.208°, -150.056°. 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.
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 14:39:21 UTC	4.9mb	61 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia -9.117°, 122.463°	92.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 61 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia, logged at 14:39 UTC. At a depth of 92.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -9.117°, 122.463°. 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.

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 14, 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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