Earthquakes on January 24, 2026: 253 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 23:45:05 UTC	2.7ml	61 km W of Nikolski, Alaska 52.882°, -169.769°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 61 km W of Nikolski, Alaska at 23:45 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 52.882°N, -169.769°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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 23:42:36 UTC	4.6mb	18 km N of Sofifi, Indonesia 0.905°, 127.572°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 18 km N of Sofifi, Indonesia at 23:42 UTC on January 24, 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. Coordinates: 0.905°, 127.572°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 23:41:37 UTC	4.0mb	26 km SSW of Tobelo, Indonesia 1.492°, 127.959°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 26 km SSW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 23:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 1.492°, 127.959°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 23:40:09 UTC	4.8mb	southeast of Easter Island -36.200°, -98.498°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake southeast of Easter Island at 23:40 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -36.200°, -98.498°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 23:24:35 UTC	2.2ml	12 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii 19.850°, -155.716°	36.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 24, 2026 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 12 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii. The event originated approximately 36.5 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 19.850°N, -155.716°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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 23:09:32 UTC	2.4ml	63 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.330°, -176.912°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 63 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on January 24, 2026, with origin time 23:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 8.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.330°, -176.912°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 22:27:09 UTC	2.6ml	49 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.710°, -153.246°	116.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 49 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska on January 24, 2026 at 22:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 116.6 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 59.710°, -153.246°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 22:14:53 UTC	2.4ml	15 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado 37.009°, -105.011°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 15 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado came in on January 24, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.009°, -105.011°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 22:06:05 UTC	3.0ml	68 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.354°, -162.806°	40.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 68 km SE of False Pass, Alaska on January 24, 2026, with origin time 22:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 40.0 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 54.354°, -162.806°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 22:04:28 UTC	4.0mb	25 km NNW of Shiranuka, Japan 43.184°, 144.025°	134.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:04 UTC on January 24, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 25 km NNW of Shiranuka, Japan. The hypocenter lay at 134.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 43.184°, 144.025°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 22:01:50 UTC	4.3mb	2 km N of Apantla, Mexico 17.066°, -99.171°	37.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 2 km N of Apantla, Mexico on January 24, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 37.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.066°, -99.171°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 21:38:56 UTC	2.7ml	159 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska 57.943°, -138.999°	22.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:38 UTC on January 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 159 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 22.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 57.943°, -138.999°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 21:25:38 UTC	5.3mww	39 km E of Adak, Alaska 51.922°, -176.069°	61.2 km	3	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 24, 2026 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 39 km E of Adak, Alaska. A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on January 24, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.3 (moderate). A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 61.2 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 51.922°, -176.069°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 21:05:16 UTC	2.8ml	4 km NE of Atka, Alaska 52.219°, -174.145°	171.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 4 km NE of Atka, Alaska on January 24, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. At a depth of 171.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 52.219°, -174.145°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 20:38:40 UTC	2.1ml	22 km ESE of Anza, CA 33.496°, -116.448°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 22 km ESE of Anza, CA, logged at 20:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 33.496°N, -116.448°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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 20:33:14 UTC	2.3ml	6 km NW of Odessa, Texas 31.885°, -102.417°	4.7 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 6 km NW of Odessa, Texas on January 24, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. 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 (3) 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 31.885°N, -102.417°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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 20:16:19 UTC	2.2ml	49 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.134°, -116.744°	9.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 49 km NE of Valmy, Nevada on January 24, 2026, with origin time 20:16 UTC. The event originated approximately 9.6 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 41.134°, -116.744°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 19:53:00 UTC	2.1md	16 km SE of Anderson, CA 40.358°, -122.155°	15.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 16 km SE of Anderson, CA with origin time 19:53 UTC on January 24, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 15.4 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 40.358°, -122.155°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 19:50:32 UTC	4.3mb	38 km WNW of Taksimo, Russia 56.473°, 114.329°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 38 km WNW of Taksimo, Russia with origin time 19:50 UTC on January 24, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 56.473°, 114.329°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 19:26:56 UTC	4.2mb	104 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala 12.984°, -90.908°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:26 UTC on January 24, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 104 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala. 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. Coordinates: 12.984°, -90.908°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 19:22:08 UTC	2.0ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.600°, -139.886°	1.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 24, 2026 at 19:22 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.3 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. The epicenter is at 60.600°, -139.886°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 19:12:26 UTC	2.2ml	3 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.201°, -155.446°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 3 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on January 24, 2026 at 19:12 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.201°N, -155.446°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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 18:54:48 UTC	2.1ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.553°, -139.432°	5.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 18:54 UTC. At a depth of 5.3 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 60.553°N, -139.432°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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 18:45:25 UTC	2.3md	11 km E of Kanarraville, Utah 37.556°, -113.055°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 11 km E of Kanarraville, Utah at 18:45 UTC on January 24, 2026. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.9 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.556°, -113.055°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 18:27:11 UTC	2.1ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.536°, -140.061°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:27 UTC on January 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 2.4 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.536°, -140.061°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 18:26:22 UTC	4.1mb	44 km W of Sangay, Philippines 6.423°, 123.646°	17.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 44 km W of Sangay, Philippines with origin time 18:26 UTC on January 24, 2026. The event originated approximately 17.3 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 6.423°N, 123.646°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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 18:14:44 UTC	2.5ml	17 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.867°, -116.173°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 17 km NNE of Indio, CA at 18:14 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 3.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 33.867°, -116.173°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 17:40:28 UTC	3.3ml	134 km SE of Perryville, Alaska 54.965°, -157.829°	22.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 24, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 134 km SE of Perryville, Alaska at 17:40 UTC. At a depth of 22.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 54.965°, -157.829°. 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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 17:28:49 UTC	4.5mb	58 km SSE of Modisi, Indonesia -0.027°, 124.662°	15.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 58 km SSE of Modisi, Indonesia came in on January 24, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -0.027°N, 124.662°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.
2026-01-24 2026-01-24 16:59:24 UTC	2.8ml	17 km NNE of Indio, CA 33.868°, -116.175°	3.2 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 17 km NNE of Indio, CA with origin time 16:59 UTC on January 24, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 33.868°, -116.175°. 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.

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 24, 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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