Earthquakes on January 22, 2026: 282 Worldwide, Largest M6.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 22:56:28 UTC	2.5ml	58 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.600°, -169.533°	17.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 58 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska with origin time 22:56 UTC on January 22, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 17.5 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 52.600°N, -169.533°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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 22:11:45 UTC	2.3ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.892°, 178.320°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on January 22, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. At a depth of 5.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.892°N, 178.320°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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 22:01:34 UTC	3.1ml	14 km E of Wright, Wyoming 43.770°, -105.318°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 14 km E of Wright, Wyoming on January 22, 2026 at 22:01 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. Coordinates: 43.770°, -105.318°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 21:22:27 UTC	3.1ml	144 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.130°, -159.683°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 144 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska, logged at 21:22 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 54.130°, -159.683°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 20:06:25 UTC	4.3mb	42 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines 6.327°, 123.682°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 42 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines, logged at 20:06 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.4 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 6.327°N, 123.682°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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 20:05:21 UTC	2.4ml	2 km WSW of Funny River, Alaska 60.491°, -150.799°	50.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 2 km WSW of Funny River, Alaska on January 22, 2026, with origin time 20:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 50.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 60.491°, -150.799°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 19:59:00 UTC	4.7mb	central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 7.461°, -36.413°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:59 UTC on January 22, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 7.461°N, -36.413°E. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 19:40:29 UTC	4.3mb	56 km SSE of Caucete, Argentina -32.124°, -68.071°	150.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 22, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 56 km SSE of Caucete, Argentina. The hypocenter lay at 150.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -32.124°, -68.071°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 19:38:50 UTC	5.2mww	123 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.295°, -159.837°	35.8 km	1	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 123 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 19:38 UTC on January 22, 2026. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.3, classified as light shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 35.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 54.295°, -159.837°. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 18:53:17 UTC	2.2md	8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.828°, -122.815°	1.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA on January 22, 2026 at 18:53 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.5 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. Coordinates: 38.828°, -122.815°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 18:53:11 UTC	2.4md	8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.827°, -122.816°	1.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On January 22, 2026 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 1.8 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 38.827°, -122.816°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 18:45:25 UTC	2.0ml	17 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.865°, -116.176°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 17 km NNE of Indio, CA at 18:45 UTC on January 22, 2026. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 2.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 33.865°, -116.176°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 18:22:17 UTC	3.0md	41 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming 40.900°, -110.863°	12.7 km	21	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 41 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming with origin time 18:22 UTC on January 22, 2026. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 21 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The event originated approximately 12.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.900°, -110.863°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 17:59:43 UTC	2.6ml	19 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.890°, -153.828°	159.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 19 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on January 22, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 159.3 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 59.890°, -153.828°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 17:47:01 UTC	2.2ml	9 km E of Pearsall, Texas 28.908°, -99.000°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km E of Pearsall, Texas came in on January 22, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 28.908°N, -99.000°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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 17:43:11 UTC	2.3ml	8 km NNE of Badger, Alaska 64.873°, -147.453°	0.0 km	18	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 8 km NNE of Badger, Alaska with origin time 17:43 UTC on January 22, 2026. The event generated 18 citizen felt reports to the USGS. 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: 64.873°, -147.453°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 16:24:42 UTC	2.0md	2 km E of Lajas, Puerto Rico 18.046°, -67.038°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 2 km E of Lajas, Puerto Rico on January 22, 2026, with origin time 16:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 13.2 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 18.046°N, -67.038°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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 15:53:19 UTC	3.2ml	22 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.929°, -147.065°	18.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 22 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska came in on January 22, 2026 at 15:53 UTC. At a depth of 18.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.929°N, -147.065°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 15:46:24 UTC	2.2md	1 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.979°, -66.818°	15.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 1 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico on January 22, 2026, with origin time 15:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 15.2 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 17.979°, -66.818°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 15:30:03 UTC	4.5mb	52 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.388°, 70.820°	179.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 22, 2026 at 15:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 52 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan. The event originated approximately 179.0 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 36.388°N, 70.820°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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 15:09:23 UTC	2.0ml	30 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska 62.251°, -149.297°	29.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
January 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 30 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska, logged at 15:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.5 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 62.251°N, -149.297°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 14:54:16 UTC	2.0md	42 km ENE of Oakley, Utah 40.883°, -110.843°	14.7 km	29	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 42 km ENE of Oakley, Utah came in on January 22, 2026 at 14:54 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event generated 29 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 14.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.883°, -110.843°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 14:49:20 UTC	4.7ml	40 km S of Evanston, Wyoming 40.910°, -110.874°	14.7 km	4,303	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 40 km S of Evanston, Wyoming came in on January 22, 2026 at 14:49 UTC. More than 4,303 people across the region submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the shaking was widely perceived. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 13 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. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.6 — considered moderate. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.910°N, -110.874°E. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 14:47:30 UTC	2.4ml	42 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming 40.898°, -110.850°	13.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 42 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming at 14:47 UTC on January 22, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 12 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 40.898°N, -110.850°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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 14:31:31 UTC	5.3mww	94 km E of Yokohama, Japan 41.132°, 142.369°	57.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 94 km E of Yokohama, Japan on January 22, 2026 at 14:31 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 57.4 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 41.132°N, 142.369°E. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 14:14:14 UTC	2.8ml	20 km W of Clam Gulch, Alaska 60.264°, -151.762°	68.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 14:14 UTC on January 22, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 20 km W of Clam Gulch, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 68.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.264°, -151.762°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 13:58:54 UTC	4.0mb	113 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.909°, 158.387°	75.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 113 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on January 22, 2026 at 13:58 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 75.1 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 51.909°N, 158.387°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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 13:34:47 UTC	2.2md	4 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.944°, -66.871°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico at 13:34 UTC on January 22, 2026. At a depth of 13.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 17.944°, -66.871°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 13:31:08 UTC	2.0ml	9 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 28.866°, -99.001°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 22, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 9 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 8.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 28.866°, -99.001°. 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.
2026-01-22 2026-01-22 13:04:40 UTC	4.0mb	Kuril Islands 48.585°, 153.306°	144.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Kuril Islands, logged at 13:04 UTC. At a depth of 144.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 48.585°, 153.306°. 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.

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 22, 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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