Earthquakes on January 18, 2026: 281 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 23:28:03 UTC	2.5ml	68 km NNW of Rampart, Alaska 66.055°, -150.844°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 68 km NNW of Rampart, Alaska at 23:28 UTC on January 18, 2026. At a depth of 11.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 66.055°, -150.844°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 22:41:01 UTC	4.5mb	69 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan 43.178°, 146.405°	71.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 69 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan with origin time 22:41 UTC on January 18, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 71.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 43.178°, 146.405°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 22:22:10 UTC	4.5mb	99 km W of Sola, Vanuatu -13.958°, 166.637°	43.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 18, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 99 km W of Sola, Vanuatu at 22:22 UTC. At a depth of 43.7 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 -13.958°N, 166.637°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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 21:51:36 UTC	3.8ml	31 km E of Atka, Alaska 52.197°, -173.741°	148.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.8 event was detected 31 km E of Atka, Alaska on January 18, 2026, with origin time 21:51 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.0 (weak). The hypocenter lay at 148.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 52.197°, -173.741°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 21:36:52 UTC	2.2ml	90 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 56.865°, -155.650°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:36 UTC on January 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 90 km W of Akhiok, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 6.0 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 56.865°, -155.650°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 21:09:22 UTC	2.3md	21 km WNW of Alder Springs, CA 39.750°, -122.931°	-0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 21 km WNW of Alder Springs, CA on January 18, 2026 at 21:09 UTC. At a depth of just -0.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 39.750°, -122.931°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 21:01:56 UTC	2.9ml	21 km E of Wright, Wyoming 43.783°, -105.227°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 21 km E of Wright, Wyoming, logged at 21:01 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 43.783°N, -105.227°E. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 20:51:32 UTC	2.4ml	13 km SSE of Susitna North, Alaska 62.044°, -149.774°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 18, 2026 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 13 km SSE of Susitna North, Alaska. The event originated approximately 7.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 62.044°N, -149.774°E. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 20:46:34 UTC	2.4ml	11 km S of Leilani Estates, Hawaii 19.364°, -154.933°	6.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 11 km S of Leilani Estates, Hawaii, logged at 20:46 UTC. At a depth of 6.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.364°, -154.933°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 20:34:20 UTC	2.6ml	76 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.554°, -177.618°	66.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 76 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on January 18, 2026 at 20:34 UTC. The event originated approximately 66.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.554°N, -177.618°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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 20:33:59 UTC	3.9mwr	98 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan 36.338°, 141.707°	29.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 98 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan at 20:33 UTC on January 18, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.0 km depth. Coordinates: 36.338°, 141.707°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 20:29:33 UTC	4.5mb	49 km SSE of Severobaykal’sk, Russia 55.268°, 109.750°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:29 UTC on January 18, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 49 km SSE of Severobaykal’sk, Russia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 55.268°, 109.750°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 20:24:44 UTC	2.2ml	5 km SSW of Homer, Alaska 59.597°, -151.603°	48.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 5 km SSW of Homer, Alaska at 20:24 UTC on January 18, 2026. At a depth of 48.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 59.597°N, -151.603°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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 20:20:44 UTC	2.5ml	4 km SE of Lytle Creek, CA 34.233°, -117.464°	12.1 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:20 UTC on January 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 4 km SE of Lytle Creek, CA. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 12.1 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 34.233°N, -117.464°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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 20:17:53 UTC	3.1ml	99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.441°, -139.640°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 18, 2026, with origin time 20:17 UTC. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.441°N, -139.640°E. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 19:20:54 UTC	2.6ml	99 km E of Chignik, Alaska 56.205°, -156.801°	2.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 99 km E of Chignik, Alaska, logged at 19:20 UTC. At a depth of just 2.6 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. Coordinates: 56.205°, -156.801°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 18:48:03 UTC	2.3ml	45 km E of Akutan, Alaska 54.083°, -165.078°	78.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 45 km E of Akutan, Alaska on January 18, 2026, with origin time 18:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 78.3 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 54.083°N, -165.078°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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 18:24:04 UTC	2.1ml	41 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska 58.367°, -153.300°	56.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 41 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska on January 18, 2026, with origin time 18:24 UTC. The event originated approximately 56.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 58.367°, -153.300°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 17:53:12 UTC	4.6mb	52 km S of Modisi, Indonesia -0.015°, 124.501°	83.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 52 km S of Modisi, Indonesia came in on January 18, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 83.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -0.015°N, 124.501°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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 17:24:25 UTC	4.2mb	127 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.785°, 158.348°	56.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 127 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, logged at 17:24 UTC. At a depth of 56.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.785°, 158.348°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 16:45:11 UTC	5.3mww	290 km SW of Riverton, New Zealand -48.124°, 165.204°	26.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 18, 2026 at 16:45 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 290 km SW of Riverton, New Zealand. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on January 18, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 26.7 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 -48.124°, 165.204°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 16:41:21 UTC	2.7ml	20 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska 57.461°, -152.088°	12.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:41 UTC on January 18, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 20 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 12.0 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 57.461°, -152.088°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 16:24:49 UTC	3.3ml	14 km W of Johannesburg, CA 35.350°, -117.792°	6.5 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 14 km W of Johannesburg, CA with origin time 16:24 UTC on January 18, 2026. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 6.5 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 35.350°, -117.792°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 16:21:40 UTC	3.3ml	15 km W of Johannesburg, CA 35.353°, -117.794°	4.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA on January 18, 2026 at 16:21 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 35.353°, -117.794°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 16:06:32 UTC	5.2mww	West Chile Rise -42.499°, -82.217°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near West Chile Rise with origin time 16:06 UTC on January 18, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -42.499°, -82.217°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 16:05:39 UTC	4.3mb	south of the Fiji Islands -25.109°, 179.410°	552.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected south of the Fiji Islands on January 18, 2026, with origin time 16:05 UTC. At 552.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -25.109°, 179.410°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 16:03:58 UTC	2.0ml	11 km ENE of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaii 20.030°, -155.132°	35.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 11 km ENE of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaii came in on January 18, 2026 at 16:03 UTC. At a depth of 35.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 20.030°N, -155.132°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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 16:00:41 UTC	2.1ml	12 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.783°, -166.636°	94.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 12 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska came in on January 18, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 94.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 53.783°, -166.636°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 15:18:16 UTC	4.5mb	202 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines 4.333°, 126.943°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 202 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines at 15:18 UTC on January 18, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 4.333°, 126.943°. 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.
2026-01-18 2026-01-18 15:00:13 UTC	4.4mb	94 km NNW of Uruzgān, Afghanistan 33.697°, 66.196°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 94 km NNW of Uruzgān, Afghanistan with origin time 15:00 UTC on January 18, 2026. The event originated approximately 8.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 33.697°N, 66.196°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.

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 18, 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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