Earthquakes on January 15, 2026: 379 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 23:56:45 UTC	2.2ml	19 km SW of Anchorage, Alaska 61.075°, -150.111°	38.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:56 UTC on January 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 19 km SW of Anchorage, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 38.2 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 61.075°, -150.111°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 23:56:12 UTC	2.0ml	34 km S of Weston, Colorado 36.825°, -104.854°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 34 km S of Weston, Colorado on January 15, 2026 at 23:56 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 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 36.825°N, -104.854°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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 23:41:42 UTC	2.0ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.561°, -139.923°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:41 UTC on January 15, 2026. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 7.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.561°, -139.923°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 23:31:28 UTC	2.0ml	35 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.006°, -103.803°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 35 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico at 23:31 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.006°, -103.803°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 23:18:34 UTC	2.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.547°, -139.957°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:18 UTC on January 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 9.0 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 60.547°N, -139.957°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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 22:54:50 UTC	2.2ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.455°, -139.445°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:54 UTC on January 15, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 23 hours earlier. At a depth of 5.0 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 60.455°N, -139.445°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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 22:52:30 UTC	2.2ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.454°, -139.460°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 15, 2026, with origin time 22:52 UTC. Coming 23 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 60.454°, -139.460°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 22:49:00 UTC	2.0ml	42 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 62.146°, -152.148°	101.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 42 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska at 22:49 UTC on January 15, 2026. At a depth of 101.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 62.146°, -152.148°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 22:48:34 UTC	2.2ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.453°, -139.445°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 15, 2026 at 22:48 UTC. It arrived roughly 23 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.453°, -139.445°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 22:29:39 UTC	2.6ml	18 km E of Ferry, Alaska 64.009°, -148.735°	1.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 18 km E of Ferry, Alaska on January 15, 2026, with origin time 22:29 UTC. At a depth of just 1.4 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. Coordinates: 64.009°, -148.735°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 22:23:40 UTC	4.4mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.061°, 179.768°	531.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded south of the Fiji Islands on January 15, 2026 at 22:23 UTC. At 531.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -24.061°, 179.768°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 22:01:53 UTC	2.1ml	105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.493°, -139.558°	1.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 15, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. Coming 22 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.2 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: 60.493°, -139.558°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 21:47:16 UTC	2.3ml	90 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.981°, -164.422°	44.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:47 UTC on January 15, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 90 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska. The event originated approximately 44.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.981°, -164.422°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 21:33:20 UTC	4.6mb	223 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand -35.644°, 178.877°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 223 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on January 15, 2026, with origin time 21:33 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -35.644°, 178.877°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 21:32:32 UTC	2.1ml	63 km W of Karluk, Alaska 57.499°, -155.504°	65.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 63 km W of Karluk, Alaska with origin time 21:32 UTC on January 15, 2026. The event originated approximately 65.5 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 57.499°, -155.504°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 21:16:47 UTC	2.0ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.565°, -139.825°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 15, 2026, with origin time 21:16 UTC. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 7.6 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 60.565°, -139.825°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 21:08:00 UTC	2.2ml	61 km E of Egegik, Alaska 58.158°, -156.330°	2.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 61 km E of Egegik, Alaska on January 15, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. At a depth of just 2.0 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. Geolocation places the event at 58.158°N, -156.330°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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 21:04:37 UTC	2.0ml	69 km E of Egegik, Alaska 58.107°, -156.211°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 69 km E of Egegik, Alaska came in on January 15, 2026 at 21:04 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 58.107°N, -156.211°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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 20:52:50 UTC	2.6ml	17 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.800°, -168.975°	95.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 17 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on January 15, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. At a depth of 95.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 52.800°, -168.975°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 19:51:44 UTC	2.8md	49 km S of Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico 17.517°, -66.306°	25.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 49 km S of Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico on January 15, 2026, with origin time 19:51 UTC. The event originated approximately 25.6 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 17.517°N, -66.306°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 19:50:00 UTC	4.7mb	139 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines 6.367°, 127.506°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:50 UTC on January 15, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 139 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines. 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 6.367°N, 127.506°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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 19:40:58 UTC	2.2ml	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.688°, -104.353°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 19:40 UTC. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.688°, -104.353°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 19:38:16 UTC	2.3ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.523°, -139.983°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 19:38 UTC on January 15, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.523°, -139.983°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 19:28:26 UTC	2.1ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.550°, -139.903°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 19:28 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.550°N, -139.903°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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 19:17:10 UTC	2.3ml	64 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 63.566°, -147.677°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 64 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska on January 15, 2026, with origin time 19:17 UTC. At a depth of just 1.1 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 63.566°N, -147.677°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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 18:35:15 UTC	2.0ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.443°, -139.512°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 15, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 7.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.443°, -139.512°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 18:32:31 UTC	2.0ml	106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.498°, -139.522°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 15, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 18:32 UTC. It arrived roughly 18 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 60.498°, -139.522°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 18:30:43 UTC	4.2mb	11 km ESE of Tauria, Peru -15.398°, -73.133°	87.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 11 km ESE of Tauria, Peru at 18:30 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 87.2 km depth. Coordinates: -15.398°, -73.133°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 18:23:30 UTC	2.2ml	7 km WSW of Holtville, CA 32.779°, -115.445°	11.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 15, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 7 km WSW of Holtville, CA at 18:23 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.6 km depth. Coordinates: 32.779°, -115.445°. 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.
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 18:12:54 UTC	2.2ml	7 km WSW of Holtville, CA 32.797°, -115.453°	11.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 7 km WSW of Holtville, CA on January 15, 2026, with origin time 18:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 4.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 32.797°, -115.453°. 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.

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 15, 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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