Earthquakes on January 21, 2026: 365 Worldwide, Largest M6.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 23:52:09 UTC	4.2mb	56 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia 13.806°, 39.894°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 56 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia at 23:52 UTC on January 21, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.4 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 13.806°, 39.894°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 23:51:55 UTC	4.0mb	229 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia 3.310°, 126.667°	36.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 229 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 23:51 UTC on January 21, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 36.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 3.310°N, 126.667°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 23:24:58 UTC	4.1mb	15 km SE of Sındırgı, Turkey 39.133°, 28.290°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 15 km SE of Sındırgı, Turkey on January 21, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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 39.133°, 28.290°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 23:21:22 UTC	2.2ml	73 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska 53.509°, -167.461°	12.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 73 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska at 23:21 UTC on January 21, 2026. At a depth of 12.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.509°, -167.461°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 23:19:37 UTC	4.4mb	52 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia 13.764°, 39.875°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 52 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia at 23:19 UTC on January 21, 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. Geolocation places the event at 13.764°N, 39.875°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:59:38 UTC	4.3mb	8 km E of Cortes, Philippines 9.287°, 126.272°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 8 km E of Cortes, Philippines on January 21, 2026, with origin time 22:59 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 9.287°, 126.272°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:52:32 UTC	2.3ml	14 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas 30.938°, -103.603°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:52 UTC on January 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 14 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas. The event originated approximately 8.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 30.938°N, -103.603°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:44:43 UTC	5.1mww	83 km N of Luwuk, Indonesia -0.205°, 122.677°	88.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:44 UTC on January 21, 2026, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred 83 km N of Luwuk, Indonesia. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 88.0 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 -0.205°N, 122.677°E. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:19:28 UTC	2.2ml	17 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.869°, -116.176°	3.5 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:19 UTC on January 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 17 km NNE of Indio, CA. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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 (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Coordinates: 33.869°, -116.176°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:19:06 UTC	4.3mb	31 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga -15.682°, -173.715°	65.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 31 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga came in on January 21, 2026 at 22:19 UTC. At a depth of 65.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -15.682°N, -173.715°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:16:31 UTC	4.4mb	Carlsberg Ridge -0.584°, 67.144°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected near Carlsberg Ridge on January 21, 2026, with origin time 22:16 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -0.584°, 67.144°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:15:47 UTC	2.6ml	103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.476°, -139.548°	2.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 21, 2026, with origin time 22:15 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.476°N, -139.548°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:15:00 UTC	3.1ml	30 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.554°, -105.235°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 30 km SE of Wright, Wyoming at 22:15 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. The epicenter is at 43.554°, -105.235°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:05:59 UTC	4.4mb	Banda Sea -6.930°, 129.622°	149.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Banda Sea came in on January 21, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 149.9 km depth. The epicenter is at -6.930°, 129.622°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 22:04:02 UTC	4.3mb	Carlsberg Ridge -0.530°, 67.308°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place near Carlsberg Ridge on January 21, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -0.530°, 67.308°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 21:49:45 UTC	2.2ml	18 km N of Indio, CA 33.879°, -116.194°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 18 km N of Indio, CA with origin time 21:49 UTC on January 21, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. At a depth of just 3.9 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, -116.194°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 21:49:29 UTC	2.4ml	17 km N of Indio, CA 33.876°, -116.190°	4.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 17 km N of Indio, CA at 21:49 UTC on January 21, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 13 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 33.876°N, -116.190°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 21:46:33 UTC	2.1ml	84 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.010°, -156.350°	69.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 84 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska at 21:46 UTC on January 21, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 69.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 57.010°N, -156.350°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 21:43:05 UTC	5.2mb	92 km SSE of Hayuliang, India 27.313°, 96.925°	29.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 21, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 92 km SSE of Hayuliang, India at 21:43 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 27.313°, 96.925°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 21:18:10 UTC	4.3mb	108 km SSE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -18.586°, 168.827°	128.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 108 km SSE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, logged at 21:18 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 128.8 km depth. The epicenter is at -18.586°, 168.827°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 21:07:11 UTC	2.6ml	39 km ESE of Cordova, Alaska 60.411°, -145.083°	26.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 39 km ESE of Cordova, Alaska came in on January 21, 2026 at 21:07 UTC. At a depth of 26.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.411°, -145.083°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 20:38:11 UTC	4.4mb	259 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia -22.433°, 170.211°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 259 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia on January 21, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 17.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -22.433°N, 170.211°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 20:28:57 UTC	4.5mwr	12 km SE of Sındırgı, Turkey 39.160°, 28.274°	15.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 12 km SE of Sındırgı, Turkey, logged at 20:28 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.160°N, 28.274°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 20:24:17 UTC	2.3ml	40 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.551°, -176.375°	33.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 40 km SSE of Adak, Alaska at 20:24 UTC on January 21, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 33.3 km depth. Coordinates: 51.551°, -176.375°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 20:10:45 UTC	2.0ml	48 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.149°, -151.303°	3.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 48 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 20:10 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 4.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 3.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 63.149°, -151.303°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 19:49:16 UTC	2.1ml	17 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.868°, -116.173°	4.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:49 UTC on January 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 17 km NNE of Indio, CA. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.1 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. Geolocation places the event at 33.868°N, -116.173°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 19:25:10 UTC	2.0ml	118 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.333°, -141.147°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 21, 2026 at 19:25 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 118 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska. The event originated approximately 8.9 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 60.333°N, -141.147°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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 19:18:19 UTC	2.9ml	121 km E of Chignik, Alaska 56.313°, -156.447°	25.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska on January 21, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 25.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.313°, -156.447°. 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.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 18:34:28 UTC	2.3md	21 km E of Willow Creek, CA 40.940°, -123.378°	27.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 21 km E of Willow Creek, CA with origin time 18:34 UTC on January 21, 2026. The event originated approximately 27.7 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 40.940°, -123.378°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-21 2026-01-21 18:18:45 UTC	2.0ml	9 km SSE of Fowlerton, Texas 28.391°, -98.761°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 9 km SSE of Fowlerton, Texas on January 21, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. Coming 13 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 4.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 28.391°, -98.761°. 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.

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 21, 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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