Earthquakes on January 16, 2026: 224 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 23:50:44 UTC	5.1mww	28 km W of Amahai, Indonesia -3.382°, 128.666°	66.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.1 earthquake 28 km W of Amahai, Indonesia at 23:50 UTC on January 16, 2026. At a depth of 66.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -3.382°, 128.666°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 23:22:21 UTC	5.2mww	55 km NE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia 56.539°, 163.186°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 55 km NE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia at 23:22 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. 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. The epicenter is at 56.539°, 163.186°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 23:05:39 UTC	4.2mb	99 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico 15.076°, -97.541°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:05 UTC on January 16, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 99 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 15.076°N, -97.541°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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 22:07:34 UTC	4.8mb	44 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea -4.437°, 143.930°	131.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 44 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea at 22:07 UTC. At a depth of 131.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -4.437°N, 143.930°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 22:07:30 UTC	2.7md	10 km NNW of Avenal, CA 36.087°, -120.180°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 16, 2026 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 10 km NNW of Avenal, CA. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 36.087°, -120.180°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 21:44:11 UTC	2.5ml	23 km W of Cohoe, Alaska 60.400°, -151.736°	71.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 23 km W of Cohoe, Alaska on January 16, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 71.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.400°, -151.736°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 21:39:58 UTC	2.1ml	15 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 57.688°, -154.573°	30.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:39 UTC on January 16, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 15 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 30.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 57.688°, -154.573°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 21:38:23 UTC	4.8mww	West Chile Rise -44.364°, -81.950°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:38 UTC on January 16, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred near West Chile Rise. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -44.364°, -81.950°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 21:28:08 UTC	2.0ml	5 km NNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.409°, -150.022°	24.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 5 km NNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska at 21:28 UTC on January 16, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 24.0 km depth. Coordinates: 61.409°, -150.022°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 21:15:03 UTC	4.2mb	128 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru -4.579°, -77.870°	12.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 128 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru at 21:15 UTC on January 16, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -4.579°, -77.870°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 21:12:43 UTC	2.6md	10 km NNW of Avenal, CA 36.087°, -120.181°	8.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 10 km NNW of Avenal, CA at 21:12 UTC on January 16, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 36.087°, -120.181°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 21:04:58 UTC	4.9mww	West Chile Rise -44.002°, -81.720°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near West Chile Rise, logged at 21:04 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -44.002°, -81.720°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 20:46:03 UTC	4.9mb	93 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga -21.103°, -174.090°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 16, 2026 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 93 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -21.103°N, -174.090°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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 20:39:08 UTC	4.3mb	166 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.075°, 161.109°	26.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 16, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 166 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The event originated approximately 26.9 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 53.075°, 161.109°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 20:06:35 UTC	4.5mb	Bonin Islands, Japan region 28.979°, 139.036°	477.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Bonin Islands, Japan region at 20:06 UTC. At 477.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: 28.979°, 139.036°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 19:36:47 UTC	5.0mb	120 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan 40.953°, 142.800°	52.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 120 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan came in on January 16, 2026 at 19:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 52.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 40.953°N, 142.800°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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 19:34:14 UTC	5.3mww	97 km SSW of Honchō, Japan 41.287°, 142.595°	37.4 km	2	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 97 km SSW of Honchō, Japan with origin time 19:34 UTC on January 16, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.6, classified as light shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 37.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 41.287°, 142.595°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 19:21:29 UTC	4.0mb	Fiji region -20.855°, -178.741°	588.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded in the Fiji region on January 16, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. At 588.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -20.855°, -178.741°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 18:55:41 UTC	2.0ml	7 km WSW of Holtville, CA 32.792°, -115.447°	12.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 7 km WSW of Holtville, CA with origin time 18:55 UTC on January 16, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 12.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 32.792°, -115.447°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 18:35:41 UTC	3.8ml	43 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska 58.364°, -137.014°	1.7 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 16, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 43 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska at 18:35 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.7 — considered light. At a depth of just 1.7 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 58.364°N, -137.014°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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 17:55:20 UTC	3.2ml	6 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.226°, -155.531°	4.4 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 16, 2026 at 17:55 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 6 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii. At a depth of just 4.4 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 (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Coordinates: 19.226°, -155.531°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 17:52:15 UTC	5.1mww	western Indian-Antarctic Ridge -50.069°, 114.220°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 5.1 event was detected near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on January 16, 2026, with origin time 17:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -50.069°, 114.220°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 17:44:27 UTC	2.5ml	6 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.146°, -155.481°	10.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 6 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii on January 16, 2026, with origin time 17:44 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.9 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 19.146°, -155.481°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 17:21:36 UTC	3.5ml	157 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.402°, -178.780°	15.9 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.5 earthquake 157 km WSW of Adak, Alaska at 17:21 UTC on January 16, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.8 (light). At a depth of 15.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.402°, -178.780°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 17:12:17 UTC	2.0ml	50 km SSW of South Van Horn, Alaska 64.374°, -148.082°	0.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 50 km SSW of South Van Horn, Alaska on January 16, 2026, with origin time 17:12 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 epicenter is at 64.374°, -148.082°. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 17:02:47 UTC	2.1ml	57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska 63.000°, -150.999°	121.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska at 17:02 UTC on January 16, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. At a depth of 121.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 63.000°N, -150.999°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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 16:41:09 UTC	5.5mww	western Indian-Antarctic Ridge -50.096°, 114.201°	10.0 km	-	-	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on January 16, 2026 at 16:41 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -50.096°N, 114.201°E. 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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 16:21:33 UTC	2.1md	1 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.992°, -66.829°	16.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 1 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico on January 16, 2026 at 16:21 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 16.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 17.992°N, -66.829°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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 16:07:59 UTC	4.4mb	east of the Philippine Islands 20.031°, 129.474°	10.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place east of the Philippine Islands on January 16, 2026 at 16:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 20.031°N, 129.474°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.
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 16:02:48 UTC	2.8ml	6 km N of Houston, Alaska 61.691°, -149.794°	27.0 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
January 16, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 6 km N of Houston, Alaska, logged at 16:02 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 27.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.691°, -149.794°. 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.

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

Click any row to see additional technical details.

About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on January 16, 2026. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.

Today's earthquakes Browse archive

January 15, 2026 January 17, 2026