Earthquakes on January 19, 2026: 308 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 23:39:49 UTC	2.3ml	118 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.989°, -141.636°	16.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:39 UTC on January 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 118 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 16.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 59.989°, -141.636°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 23:17:45 UTC	2.5ml	91 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.644°, -175.360°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 91 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on January 19, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 51.644°, -175.360°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 23:11:42 UTC	2.2ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.592°, -139.792°	0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:11 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. Coordinates: 60.592°, -139.792°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 23:06:55 UTC	4.0ml	2 km WSW of Colima, Costa Rica 9.950°, -84.103°	10.0 km	13	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 19, 2026 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 2 km WSW of Colima, Costa Rica. Nearby residents submitted 13 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 9.950°N, -84.103°E. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 22:49:24 UTC	2.1ml	11 km SE of Fowlerton, Texas 28.386°, -98.737°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:49 UTC on January 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 11 km SE of Fowlerton, Texas. The event originated approximately 7.4 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 28.386°N, -98.737°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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 22:28:51 UTC	2.6ml	98 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.484°, -160.088°	21.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 98 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska came in on January 19, 2026 at 22:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 54.484°N, -160.088°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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 22:28:22 UTC	4.7mb	21 km SSE of Mendi, Papua New Guinea -6.338°, 143.705°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 21 km SSE of Mendi, Papua New Guinea on January 19, 2026 at 22:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -6.338°, 143.705°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 22:24:07 UTC	2.7ml	96 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.158°, -177.422°	27.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 96 km SW of Adak, Alaska at 22:24 UTC on January 19, 2026. At a depth of 27.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.158°, -177.422°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 22:23:31 UTC	4.6mb	34 km W of Sangay, Philippines 6.394°, 123.737°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 34 km W of Sangay, Philippines on January 19, 2026, with origin time 22:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.4 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 6.394°N, 123.737°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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 22:15:56 UTC	4.8mb	210 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.193°, 128.370°	187.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 19, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 210 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste. The event originated approximately 187.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -7.193°N, 128.370°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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 22:04:03 UTC	3.1ml	20 km NNE of Maeser, Utah 40.634°, -109.458°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 20 km NNE of Maeser, Utah at 22:04 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. Coordinates: 40.634°, -109.458°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 21:57:03 UTC	4.6mb	268 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia -22.371°, 170.326°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 268 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia came in on January 19, 2026 at 21:57 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -22.371°, 170.326°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 21:50:33 UTC	4.5mb	2 km WSW of Luzon, Philippines 6.509°, 126.077°	89.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 2 km WSW of Luzon, Philippines on January 19, 2026 at 21:50 UTC. At a depth of 89.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 6.509°, 126.077°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 21:47:47 UTC	3.0ml	18 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska 61.802°, -149.570°	23.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 18 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska at 21:47 UTC on January 19, 2026. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.0 — considered weak. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 23.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.802°N, -149.570°E. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 21:09:44 UTC	4.3mb	46 km NNW of Shahrak-e Kūlūrī, Iran 32.758°, 48.346°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 46 km NNW of Shahrak-e Kūlūrī, Iran on January 19, 2026 at 21:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 32.758°N, 48.346°E. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 21:03:43 UTC	2.9ml	37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.839°, -152.494°	72.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska on January 19, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. The event originated approximately 72.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.839°N, -152.494°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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 21:00:32 UTC	4.6mb	64 km SE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.087°, 157.166°	80.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 64 km SE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on January 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. The event originated approximately 80.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 51.087°, 157.166°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 20:38:00 UTC	4.2mb	295 km NNE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 17.645°, 146.884°	52.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 295 km NNE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands with origin time 20:38 UTC on January 19, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 52.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 17.645°, 146.884°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 20:17:45 UTC	2.8ml	72 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.381°, -175.955°	19.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 72 km SE of Adak, Alaska with origin time 20:17 UTC on January 19, 2026. The event originated approximately 19.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.381°, -175.955°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 19:54:01 UTC	4.7mb	30 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines 6.337°, 123.788°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 30 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines with origin time 19:54 UTC on January 19, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 6.337°, 123.788°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 19:49:14 UTC	4.4mb	45 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines 6.273°, 123.667°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 45 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines on January 19, 2026, with origin time 19:49 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 6.273°, 123.667°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 19:38:52 UTC	4.2mb	26 km SW of Sangay, Philippines 6.287°, 123.861°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 19, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 26 km SW of Sangay, Philippines at 19:38 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 6.287°, 123.861°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 19:21:48 UTC	2.0ml	27 km NW of Healy Lake, Alaska 64.132°, -145.150°	15.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:21 UTC on January 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 27 km NW of Healy Lake, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 15.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 64.132°, -145.150°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 19:09:02 UTC	3.5ml	21 km W of Empire, Nevada 40.583°, -119.601°	11.1 km	2	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 21 km W of Empire, Nevada on January 19, 2026 at 19:09 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 3.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.583°, -119.601°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 19:00:21 UTC	5.4mww	37 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines 6.356°, 123.717°	10.0 km	7	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 37 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines with origin time 19:00 UTC on January 19, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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 4.3, classified as moderate shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 6.356°, 123.717°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 18:53:35 UTC	4.9mb	42 km W of Sangay, Philippines 6.387°, 123.662°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 42 km W of Sangay, Philippines came in on January 19, 2026 at 18:53 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. Geolocation places the event at 6.387°N, 123.662°E. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 18:22:21 UTC	4.2mb	204 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.773°, 161.631°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:22 UTC on January 19, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 204 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. 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. Geolocation places the event at 52.773°N, 161.631°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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 17:59:24 UTC	4.9mww	Mariana Islands region 12.491°, 141.632°	43.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 seismic event took place in the Mariana Islands region on January 19, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 43.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 12.491°, 141.632°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 17:50:34 UTC	2.5ml	36 km ENE of Adak, Alaska 51.964°, -176.120°	124.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 36 km ENE of Adak, Alaska with origin time 17:50 UTC on January 19, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 124.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 51.964°, -176.120°. 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.
2026-01-19 2026-01-19 17:30:06 UTC	4.4mb	246 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.936°, -178.357°	527.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 246 km E of Levuka, Fiji came in on January 19, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. At 527.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -17.936°, -178.357°. 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 19, 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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