Earthquakes on January 23, 2026: 302 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 23:41:28 UTC	2.6ml	76 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska 69.465°, -144.062°	3.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 76 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska on January 23, 2026, with origin time 23:41 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 69.465°, -144.062°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 23:30:16 UTC	4.5mb	6 km NE of Sarangani, Philippines 5.446°, 125.501°	198.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 6 km NE of Sarangani, Philippines, logged at 23:30 UTC. At a depth of 198.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 5.446°, 125.501°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 23:25:58 UTC	2.0ml	11 km NW of Aguanga, CA 33.513°, -116.949°	2.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:25 UTC on January 23, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 11 km NW of Aguanga, CA. 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. 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 33.513°N, -116.949°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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 23:07:14 UTC	4.2mb	37 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan 39.384°, 72.639°	9.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:07 UTC on January 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 37 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan. The event originated approximately 9.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.384°, 72.639°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 22:52:38 UTC	2.1ml	60 km W of Tyonek, Alaska 61.154°, -152.251°	108.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 60 km W of Tyonek, Alaska came in on January 23, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 108.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 61.154°, -152.251°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 22:49:33 UTC	2.0ml	112 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.986°, -141.527°	3.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 112 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:49 UTC on January 23, 2026. At a depth of just 3.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 59.986°, -141.527°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 22:40:23 UTC	4.2mb	57 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam 14.785°, 108.309°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 57 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam at 22:40 UTC on January 23, 2026. 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 14.785°, 108.309°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 21:24:38 UTC	4.9mww	10 km ESE of Sındırgı, Turkey 39.199°, 28.293°	8.9 km	8	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:24 UTC on January 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 10 km ESE of Sındırgı, Turkey. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (8) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 8.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.199°N, 28.293°E. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 21:20:04 UTC	4.0mwr	5 km SW of Daigo, Japan 36.724°, 140.310°	56.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 5 km SW of Daigo, Japan came in on January 23, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 56.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 36.724°, 140.310°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 21:04:45 UTC	2.8ml	36 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska 58.538°, -156.107°	175.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 36 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska on January 23, 2026 at 21:04 UTC. At a depth of 175.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 58.538°, -156.107°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 20:32:23 UTC	2.2ml	15 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 32.243°, -115.323°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 15 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX came in on January 23, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. At a depth of just 5.0 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: 32.243°, -115.323°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 20:05:16 UTC	2.4ml	100 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.961°, -163.623°	21.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 100 km S of False Pass, Alaska came in on January 23, 2026 at 20:05 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.961°N, -163.623°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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 20:04:32 UTC	4.2mb	130 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia -3.177°, 101.035°	46.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 130 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia on January 23, 2026, with origin time 20:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 46.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -3.177°N, 101.035°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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 19:55:25 UTC	4.1mb	Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.112°, 146.181°	103.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands with origin time 19:55 UTC on January 23, 2026. The event originated approximately 103.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.112°N, 146.181°E. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 19:20:30 UTC	4.4mb	23 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi -11.706°, 34.482°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 23, 2026 at 19:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 23 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -11.706°N, 34.482°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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 18:54:48 UTC	4.2mb	256 km W of Houma, Tonga -20.875°, -177.749°	420.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 256 km W of Houma, Tonga came in on January 23, 2026 at 18:54 UTC. At 420.4 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. Coordinates: -20.875°, -177.749°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 18:37:00 UTC	2.0ml	20 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.900°, -116.169°	4.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 20 km NNE of Indio, CA with origin time 18:37 UTC on January 23, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 33.900°, -116.169°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 18:21:49 UTC	2.2ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.551°, -139.784°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 23, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 13.2 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 60.551°, -139.784°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 18:08:25 UTC	2.7ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.569°, -139.935°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 23, 2026 at 18:08 UTC. 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 hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 60.569°, -139.935°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 18:01:34 UTC	4.1mb	80 km NNW of Provideniya, Russia 65.044°, -174.070°	11.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 80 km NNW of Provideniya, Russia at 18:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.3 km depth. Coordinates: 65.044°, -174.070°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 18:00:09 UTC	2.7ml	62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.918°, -152.614°	56.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 23, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska, logged at 18:00 UTC. At a depth of 56.1 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 58.918°N, -152.614°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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 17:43:25 UTC	2.0ml	40 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 60.035°, -153.569°	161.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 40 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on January 23, 2026, with origin time 17:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 161.9 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 60.035°, -153.569°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 17:41:08 UTC	4.6mb	101 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga -16.314°, -172.920°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 101 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on January 23, 2026, with origin time 17:41 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -16.314°, -172.920°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 17:28:10 UTC	2.6ml	19 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.887°, -116.173°	4.0 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 19 km NNE of Indio, CA came in on January 23, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 9 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 4.0 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 (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 33.887°, -116.173°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 17:00:07 UTC	4.0mwr	65 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada 54.301°, -118.434°	9.0 km	5	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 65 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada on January 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. 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 4.1 — considered moderate. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 9.0 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 54.301°N, -118.434°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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 16:50:34 UTC	2.8ml	107 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.455°, -159.828°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 107 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 16:50 UTC on January 23, 2026. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.455°, -159.828°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 16:29:03 UTC	3.9md	5 km WSW of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic 18.411°, -68.721°	127.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded 5 km WSW of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic on January 23, 2026 at 16:29 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 127.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.411°N, -68.721°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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 16:08:49 UTC	2.8mb_lg	33 km N of Cimarron, New Mexico 36.812°, -104.853°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 23, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 33 km N of Cimarron, New Mexico at 16:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 36.812°N, -104.853°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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 15:27:08 UTC	2.7ml	104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.478°, -139.988°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 23, 2026 at 15:27 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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. Coordinates: 60.478°, -139.988°. 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.
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 15:03:54 UTC	2.4md	28 km ESE of Rio Dell, CA 40.387°, -123.814°	25.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 28 km ESE of Rio Dell, CA on January 23, 2026, with origin time 15:03 UTC. The event originated approximately 25.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.387°, -123.814°. 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.

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 23, 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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