Earthquakes on January 20, 2026: 496 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:58:58 UTC	2.2ml	10 km WNW of Hilltop, Texas 28.721°, -99.274°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 20, 2026 at 23:58 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 10 km WNW of Hilltop, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 28.721°, -99.274°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:52:24 UTC	2.9ml	20 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.900°, -116.171°	4.6 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 20 km NNE of Indio, CA on January 20, 2026 at 23:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 33.900°, -116.171°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:48:44 UTC	4.0mb	13 km N of Astypálaia, Greece 36.670°, 26.375°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 13 km N of Astypálaia, Greece with origin time 23:48 UTC on January 20, 2026. 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 36.670°N, 26.375°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:40:27 UTC	4.3mb	29 km SW of Sangay, Philippines 6.264°, 123.851°	46.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 29 km SW of Sangay, Philippines on January 20, 2026 at 23:40 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 46.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 6.264°, 123.851°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:30:58 UTC	4.5mb	38 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines 6.369°, 123.706°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 38 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines with origin time 23:30 UTC on January 20, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 6.369°N, 123.706°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:29:57 UTC	4.9mb	240 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia -22.352°, 170.038°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 240 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia on January 20, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -22.352°, 170.038°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:25:17 UTC	4.8mb	28 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines 6.374°, 123.792°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 28 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines at 23:25 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 6.374°N, 123.792°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:24:57 UTC	2.8ml	17 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.870°, -116.177°	3.5 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:24 UTC on January 20, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 17 km NNE of Indio, CA. It arrived roughly 21 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 3.5 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 (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 33.870°, -116.177°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:16:03 UTC	4.6mb	South Sandwich Islands region -58.309°, -25.288°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 20, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region, logged at 23:16 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -58.309°N, -25.288°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:08:10 UTC	2.4ml	84 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska 56.854°, -156.703°	77.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:08 UTC on January 20, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 84 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 77.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 56.854°, -156.703°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 23:07:42 UTC	4.2mb	21 km WNW of Cruz del Eje, Argentina -30.627°, -65.001°	10.0 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 21 km WNW of Cruz del Eje, Argentina on January 20, 2026, with origin time 23:07 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -30.627°N, -65.001°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 22:48:38 UTC	2.9ml	40 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.545°, -176.367°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 20, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 40 km SSE of Adak, Alaska, logged at 22:48 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.545°N, -176.367°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 22:19:26 UTC	4.6mb	175 km NNE of Qalansīyah, Yemen 14.231°, 53.875°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 20, 2026 at 22:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 175 km NNE of Qalansīyah, Yemen. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 14.231°, 53.875°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 21:54:33 UTC	3.3ml	37 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.575°, -176.380°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 37 km SSE of Adak, Alaska came in on January 20, 2026 at 21:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.575°N, -176.380°E. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 21:35:46 UTC	2.2ml	56 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska 54.872°, -160.844°	39.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 56 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska on January 20, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. At a depth of 39.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.872°N, -160.844°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 21:27:14 UTC	3.9mb	Fiji region -20.468°, -178.731°	596.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake in the Fiji region at 21:27 UTC on January 20, 2026. At 596.7 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -20.468°N, -178.731°E. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 20:52:41 UTC	3.7md	95 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.206°, -64.920°	61.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 seismic event took place 95 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on January 20, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. The event originated approximately 61.0 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 19.206°N, -64.920°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 20:37:58 UTC	4.4mb	75 km ENE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.586°, 125.792°	50.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 20, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 75 km ENE of Bitung, Indonesia, logged at 20:37 UTC. At a depth of 50.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.586°, 125.792°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 20:32:35 UTC	2.0ml	64 km NNE of Aleneva, Alaska 58.601°, -152.524°	45.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 64 km NNE of Aleneva, Alaska on January 20, 2026, with origin time 20:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 45.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 58.601°N, -152.524°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 20:10:41 UTC	2.5ml	18 km N of Indio, CA 33.879°, -116.193°	3.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 18 km N of Indio, CA at 20:10 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. At a depth of just 3.2 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. Geolocation places the event at 33.879°N, -116.193°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 19:55:47 UTC	2.7ml	16 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 32.244°, -115.340°	2.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 16 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX on January 20, 2026 at 19:55 UTC. At a depth of just 2.3 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 (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.244°N, -115.340°E. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 19:44:25 UTC	4.8mb	115 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu -15.325°, 168.224°	9.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:44 UTC on January 20, 2026, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 115 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu. The event originated approximately 9.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -15.325°, 168.224°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 19:40:33 UTC	4.0mb	13 km WNW of Nakatonbetsu, Japan 45.023°, 142.143°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 13 km WNW of Nakatonbetsu, Japan at 19:40 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 45.023°, 142.143°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 19:37:05 UTC	4.5mb	Fiji region -17.909°, -177.051°	377.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 20, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Fiji region at 19:37 UTC. At 377.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -17.909°, -177.051°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 19:32:54 UTC	2.8ml	18 km N of Indio, CA 33.880°, -116.190°	4.7 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 18 km N of Indio, CA at 19:32 UTC on January 20, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.7 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 33.880°N, -116.190°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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 19:22:39 UTC	3.4ml	18 km N of Indio, CA 33.881°, -116.189°	4.3 km	11	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:22 UTC on January 20, 2026, a magnitude 3.4 tremor occurred 18 km N of Indio, CA. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. Nearby residents submitted 11 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. At a depth of just 4.3 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. Geolocation places the event at 33.881°N, -116.189°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 19:12:16 UTC	2.2ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.403°, -139.509°	2.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 19:12 UTC on January 20, 2026. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 60.403°, -139.509°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 19:01:33 UTC	4.3mb	175 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.831°, 160.256°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 175 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 19:01 UTC on January 20, 2026. 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. The epicenter is at 51.831°, 160.256°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 18:48:11 UTC	3.8mw	18 km N of Indio, CA 33.880°, -116.192°	5.2 km	103	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 18 km N of Indio, CA came in on January 20, 2026 at 18:48 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The USGS received 103 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.7 (light). At a depth of 5.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 33.880°, -116.192°. 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.
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 18:44:45 UTC	4.4mb	124 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.552°, 143.389°	46.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 20, 2026 at 18:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 124 km E of Yamada, Japan. The event originated approximately 46.3 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 39.552°, 143.389°. 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 20, 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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