Earthquakes on January 26, 2026: 308 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 23:35:53 UTC	2.0ml	11 km NNW of Susitna North, Alaska 62.257°, -149.932°	14.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 11 km NNW of Susitna North, Alaska at 23:35 UTC on January 26, 2026. At a depth of 14.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 62.257°, -149.932°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 23:32:52 UTC	5.2mww	Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -29.385°, -177.087°	10.0 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand came in on January 26, 2026 at 23:32 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 3.5 — considered light. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -29.385°N, -177.087°E. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 23:27:00 UTC	2.7ml	198 km WNW of Barview, Oregon 43.794°, -126.692°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 198 km WNW of Barview, Oregon at 23:27 UTC on January 26, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 43.794°, -126.692°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 23:21:55 UTC	4.2mb	126 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.807°, 158.680°	73.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 126 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 23:21 UTC on January 26, 2026. At a depth of 73.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 51.807°, 158.680°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 23:19:47 UTC	2.1md	21 km NW of Winchester Bay, Oregon 43.810°, -124.361°	51.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 26, 2026 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 21 km NW of Winchester Bay, Oregon. The event originated approximately 51.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 43.810°, -124.361°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 23:19:24 UTC	2.9ml	258 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon 43.633°, -127.522°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 258 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon, logged at 23:19 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 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 epicenter is at 43.633°, -127.522°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 23:13:56 UTC	3.0ml	266 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon 43.652°, -127.611°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 266 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon came in on January 26, 2026 at 23:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 43.652°N, -127.611°E. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 22:50:06 UTC	2.4ml	66 km ESE of Adak, Alaska 51.570°, -175.806°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 66 km ESE of Adak, Alaska on January 26, 2026, with origin time 22:50 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.570°, -175.806°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 22:43:36 UTC	2.0ml	128 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 61.466°, -140.521°	0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 128 km E of McCarthy, Alaska on January 26, 2026, with origin time 22:43 UTC. At a depth of just 0.4 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 61.466°, -140.521°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 22:11:39 UTC	4.4mb	77 km E of Monte Patria, Chile -30.816°, -70.155°	121.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 26, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 77 km E of Monte Patria, Chile. The event originated approximately 121.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -30.816°, -70.155°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 22:09:09 UTC	4.2mb	79 km W of Ollagüe, Chile -21.131°, -69.013°	115.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 79 km W of Ollagüe, Chile on January 26, 2026, with origin time 22:09 UTC. The event originated approximately 115.8 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 -21.131°N, -69.013°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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 22:02:05 UTC	2.0ml	15 km NNW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.991°, -146.787°	11.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 15 km NNW of Tatitlek, Alaska came in on January 26, 2026 at 22:02 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.991°N, -146.787°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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 21:53:26 UTC	4.6mb	43 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea -6.506°, 143.505°	14.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 26, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 43 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 14.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -6.506°, 143.505°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 21:38:05 UTC	2.2ml	16 km NNE of Hawthorne, Nevada 38.663°, -118.570°	5.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 16 km NNE of Hawthorne, Nevada with origin time 21:38 UTC on January 26, 2026. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 5.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.663°, -118.570°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 21:12:02 UTC	4.3mb	46 km SE of Poso, Indonesia -1.740°, 120.999°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 46 km SE of Poso, Indonesia on January 26, 2026, with origin time 21:12 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 -1.740°, 120.999°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 20:43:04 UTC	4.7mb	Kermadec Islands region -29.340°, -176.943°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region came in on January 26, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -29.340°, -176.943°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 20:41:21 UTC	2.2ml	15 km SSW of Clear, Alaska 64.133°, -149.323°	136.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 15 km SSW of Clear, Alaska at 20:41 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 136.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 64.133°N, -149.323°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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 20:24:38 UTC	4.6mb	265 km SW of Gizo, Solomon Islands -9.538°, 154.912°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 265 km SW of Gizo, Solomon Islands on January 26, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. 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 -9.538°, 154.912°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 20:13:15 UTC	2.0ml	57 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 58.076°, -154.655°	85.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 57 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska on January 26, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 85.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 58.076°, -154.655°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 19:59:37 UTC	2.3ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.551°, -139.890°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 26, 2026 at 19:59 UTC. Coming 5 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 2.9 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. Coordinates: 60.551°, -139.890°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 19:24:35 UTC	2.9ml	81 km SE of Atka, Alaska 51.642°, -173.430°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 26, 2026 at 19:24 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 81 km SE of Atka, Alaska. The event originated approximately 35.0 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 51.642°N, -173.430°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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 19:04:15 UTC	2.4ml	32 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.528°, -104.023°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas came in on January 26, 2026 at 19:04 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.528°, -104.023°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 19:01:01 UTC	2.6ml	30 km NW of Stanley, Idaho 44.422°, -115.191°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 26, 2026 at 19:01 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 30 km NW of Stanley, Idaho. The hypocenter lay at 11.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 44.422°, -115.191°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 18:48:38 UTC	4.5mb	15 km S of Hengchun, Taiwan 21.866°, 120.716°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 26, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 15 km S of Hengchun, Taiwan at 18:48 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 21.866°, 120.716°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 18:37:09 UTC	2.7ml	100 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.156°, -177.508°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 100 km SW of Adak, Alaska on January 26, 2026, with origin time 18:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 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 51.156°N, -177.508°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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 18:31:20 UTC	2.8ml	14 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.007°, -151.963°	69.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 14 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska with origin time 18:31 UTC on January 26, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 69.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 60.007°, -151.963°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 18:08:41 UTC	2.0ml	8 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 28.872°, -99.007°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas, logged at 18:08 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 8.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 28.872°, -99.007°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 17:57:17 UTC	4.2mb	48 km SW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea -6.630°, 143.731°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 48 km SW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea came in on January 26, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.6 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -6.630°, 143.731°. 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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 17:48:11 UTC	2.0ml	36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas 31.615°, -103.969°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 26, 2026 at 17:48 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 31.615°N, -103.969°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.
2026-01-26 2026-01-26 17:46:16 UTC	2.5ml	95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.387°, -139.418°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 26, 2026 at 17:46 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 60.387°, -139.418°. 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.

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 26, 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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