Earthquakes on January 17, 2026: 303 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 23:24:16 UTC	2.1ml	62 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska 57.214°, -136.317°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 62 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska on January 17, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 57.214°N, -136.317°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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 23:21:53 UTC	4.7mb	96 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.663°, 167.405°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 96 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at 23:21 UTC on January 17, 2026. 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. Coordinates: -17.663°, 167.405°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 22:53:19 UTC	2.6ml	64 km E of Adak, Alaska 51.807°, -175.706°	198.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 64 km E of Adak, Alaska, logged at 22:53 UTC. At a depth of 198.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 51.807°N, -175.706°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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 22:49:00 UTC	2.0md	10 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.884°, -66.933°	12.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 10 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico came in on January 17, 2026 at 22:49 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.7 km depth. Coordinates: 17.884°, -66.933°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 22:43:29 UTC	3.0ml	7 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 36.093°, -117.896°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 7 km NE of Coso Junction, CA, logged at 22:43 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 36.093°, -117.896°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 22:36:57 UTC	2.7ml	63 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.740°, -152.964°	93.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:36 UTC on January 17, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 63 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 93.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.740°, -152.964°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 22:36:57 UTC	2.5ml	55 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.737°, -153.126°	104.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 55 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 22:36 UTC on January 17, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 104.7 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.737°N, -153.126°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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 22:32:28 UTC	2.8ml	58 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska 57.251°, -136.220°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 17, 2026 at 22:32 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 58 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 57.251°N, -136.220°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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 22:29:55 UTC	2.0ml	52 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.088°, -151.429°	0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 17, 2026 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 52 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska. 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. Coordinates: 63.088°, -151.429°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 22:26:00 UTC	2.2ml	15 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.323°, -120.482°	-0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 15 km S of Princeton, Canada on January 17, 2026 at 22:26 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. The epicenter is at 49.323°, -120.482°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 21:55:31 UTC	4.3mb	23 km SSE of Diego de Almagro, Chile -26.584°, -69.947°	100.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 23 km SSE of Diego de Almagro, Chile came in on January 17, 2026 at 21:55 UTC. At a depth of 100.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -26.584°, -69.947°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 21:45:51 UTC	4.0ml	58 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska 57.170°, -136.272°	2.4 km	28	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 58 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska came in on January 17, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. 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 PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. 28 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). At a depth of just 2.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 57.170°, -136.272°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 21:45:39 UTC	2.0ml	96 km W of Skwentna, Alaska 62.126°, -153.220°	3.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 96 km W of Skwentna, Alaska on January 17, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. At a depth of just 3.4 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. The epicenter is at 62.126°, -153.220°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 21:11:27 UTC	2.2ml	97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.417°, -139.483°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 21:11 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.6 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 60.417°N, -139.483°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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 20:23:38 UTC	4.3mb	62 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia 4.250°, 97.446°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 62 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia on January 17, 2026 at 20:23 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 4.250°, 97.446°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 19:54:21 UTC	2.7md	81 km W of Ferndale, CA 40.571°, -125.218°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 81 km W of Ferndale, CA on January 17, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 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 40.571°, -125.218°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 19:28:50 UTC	2.1ml	105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.495°, -139.649°	1.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 19:28 UTC on January 17, 2026. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.3 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: 60.495°, -139.649°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 19:18:50 UTC	2.5ml	67 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.475°, -162.021°	14.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 67 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on January 17, 2026, with origin time 19:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 14.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 54.475°, -162.021°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:56:38 UTC	2.5ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.438°, -139.496°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on January 17, 2026 at 18:56 UTC. At a depth of 6.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.438°, -139.496°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:49:56 UTC	4.4mb	144 km WSW of Houma, Tonga -21.485°, -176.649°	237.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 17, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 144 km WSW of Houma, Tonga. The event originated approximately 237.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -21.485°N, -176.649°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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:44:03 UTC	4.4mb	Kermadec Islands region -31.876°, 179.540°	454.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in the Kermadec Islands region on January 17, 2026 at 18:44 UTC. At 454.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -31.876°, 179.540°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:32:51 UTC	2.0ml	75 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska 63.157°, -150.457°	114.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 75 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska with origin time 18:32 UTC on January 17, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 114.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 63.157°N, -150.457°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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:31:26 UTC	2.1md	5 km ENE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico 17.993°, -66.995°	13.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 17, 2026 at 18:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 5 km ENE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 13.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 17.993°, -66.995°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:26:02 UTC	3.5ml	13 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 61.203°, -151.306°	78.8 km	2	I	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 17, 2026 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 13 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.9 (weak). A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 78.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 61.203°, -151.306°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:25:53 UTC	2.3ml	99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.434°, -139.516°	0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 18:25 UTC. At a depth of just 0.5 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 60.434°, -139.516°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:22:30 UTC	2.2ml	6 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.392°, -155.274°	-1.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 6 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii came in on January 17, 2026 at 18:22 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At just -1.1 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.392°, -155.274°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:22:29 UTC	2.1ml	7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.384°, -155.279°	1.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 18:22 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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: 19.384°, -155.279°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:21:09 UTC	2.1ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.593°, -139.961°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 18:21 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 9.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.593°, -139.961°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:06:52 UTC	2.0ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.509°, -139.499°	3.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 17, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 18:06 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 3.3 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: 60.509°, -139.499°. 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.
2026-01-17 2026-01-17 18:00:25 UTC	5.4mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.766°, -28.582°	86.1 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 17, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck in the South Sandwich Islands region. 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 17, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). The hypocenter lay at 86.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -55.766°, -28.582°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 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 17, 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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