Earthquakes on January 27, 2026: 292 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 23:56:44 UTC	2.6ml	18 km E of Ferry, Alaska 64.041°, -148.751°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:56 UTC on January 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 18 km E of Ferry, Alaska. 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: 64.041°, -148.751°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 23:55:10 UTC	2.0ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.529°, -140.003°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:55 UTC on January 27, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.529°N, -140.003°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 23:49:55 UTC	4.4mb	68 km WNW of Calingasta, Argentina -31.049°, -70.063°	112.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 68 km WNW of Calingasta, Argentina at 23:49 UTC. At a depth of 112.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -31.049°, -70.063°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 23:32:54 UTC	4.5mb	13 km ENE of Murghob, Tajikistan 38.197°, 74.114°	161.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 13 km ENE of Murghob, Tajikistan with origin time 23:32 UTC on January 27, 2026. The event originated approximately 161.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 38.197°N, 74.114°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 23:21:02 UTC	4.4mb	46 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines 6.357°, 123.635°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:21 UTC on January 27, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 46 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 6.357°N, 123.635°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 23:19:58 UTC	4.6mb	19 km W of Bantogon, Philippines 6.500°, 123.857°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 19 km W of Bantogon, Philippines on January 27, 2026, with origin time 23:19 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. Geolocation places the event at 6.500°N, 123.857°E. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 23:06:02 UTC	4.4mb	248 km S of Dampit, Indonesia -10.441°, 112.488°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 248 km S of Dampit, Indonesia at 23:06 UTC on January 27, 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. Coordinates: -10.441°, 112.488°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:54:57 UTC	2.2ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.563°, -140.098°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:54 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.563°, -140.098°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:54:43 UTC	2.2ml	5 km NE of Big Lake, Alaska 61.555°, -149.887°	51.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:54 UTC on January 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 5 km NE of Big Lake, Alaska. The event originated approximately 51.3 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 61.555°N, -149.887°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:50:55 UTC	2.2ml	7 km S of Pearsall, Texas 28.825°, -99.110°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 7 km S of Pearsall, Texas at 22:50 UTC on January 27, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.825°, -99.110°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:42:10 UTC	4.1mb	30 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.490°, 156.440°	70.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 30 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 22:42 UTC. At a depth of 70.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 50.490°N, 156.440°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:35:47 UTC	2.8ml	26 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.285°, -150.443°	43.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 26 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska on January 27, 2026, with origin time 22:35 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 43.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.285°, -150.443°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:26:04 UTC	2.6ml	11 km SSE of Port Orford, Oregon 42.653°, -124.442°	-0.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 11 km SSE of Port Orford, Oregon with origin time 22:26 UTC on January 27, 2026. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 42.653°, -124.442°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:12:49 UTC	2.0ml	12 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.344°, -120.477°	-0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:12 UTC on January 27, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 12 km S of Princeton, Canada. At a depth of just -0.5 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. The epicenter is at 49.344°, -120.477°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:09:11 UTC	2.3ml	63 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska 60.101°, -139.455°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 63 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:09 UTC on January 27, 2026. At a depth of 5.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.101°N, -139.455°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 22:05:04 UTC	2.0ml	11 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.825°, -98.999°	4.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 11 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on January 27, 2026, with origin time 22:05 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.4 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. Coordinates: 28.825°, -98.999°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 21:25:04 UTC	3.1ml	12 km SSE of Port Orford, Oregon 42.645°, -124.446°	-0.6 km	14	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 12 km SSE of Port Orford, Oregon, logged at 21:25 UTC. The event generated 14 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of just -0.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 42.645°, -124.446°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 21:20:28 UTC	4.4mb	132 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.537°, 147.133°	187.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 132 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea on January 27, 2026, with origin time 21:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 187.5 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 -5.537°, 147.133°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 21:18:29 UTC	2.6ml	86 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.231°, -162.625°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 86 km SE of False Pass, Alaska at 21:18 UTC on January 27, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 54.231°, -162.625°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 21:12:27 UTC	2.0ml	27 km E of Goodsprings, Nevada 35.786°, -115.140°	8.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 27 km E of Goodsprings, Nevada came in on January 27, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. At a depth of 8.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 35.786°, -115.140°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 21:10:24 UTC	4.9mww	North Pacific Ocean 28.702°, -129.314°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 seismic event took place near North Pacific Ocean on January 27, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 28.702°, -129.314°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 21:06:35 UTC	4.5mb	5 km SW of Chapeltique, El Salvador 13.597°, -88.301°	183.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 27, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 5 km SW of Chapeltique, El Salvador at 21:06 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 183.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 13.597°, -88.301°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 21:00:24 UTC	2.4ml	67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 60.008°, -152.991°	105.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on January 27, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 105.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 60.008°, -152.991°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 20:59:32 UTC	2.0ml	106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.495°, -139.927°	2.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 27, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.0 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.495°N, -139.927°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 20:58:24 UTC	3.2md	112 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19.354°, -67.713°	20.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 112 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at 20:58 UTC on January 27, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 20.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.354°N, -67.713°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 20:53:27 UTC	2.2ml	17 km SW of Susitna, Alaska 61.453°, -150.779°	60.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 17 km SW of Susitna, Alaska on January 27, 2026, with origin time 20:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 60.2 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 61.453°, -150.779°. 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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 20:46:33 UTC	2.4ml	49 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.139°, -151.280°	2.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 49 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 20:46 UTC. At a depth of just 2.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 63.139°N, -151.280°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 20:40:19 UTC	2.8ml	9 km NW of Gillette, Wyoming 44.355°, -105.573°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 9 km NW of Gillette, Wyoming came in on January 27, 2026 at 20:40 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. Geolocation places the event at 44.355°N, -105.573°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 20:32:42 UTC	2.1md	5 km SSW of Lugoff, South Carolina 34.179°, -80.712°	4.8 km	35	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km SSW of Lugoff, South Carolina with origin time 20:32 UTC on January 27, 2026. Nearby residents submitted 35 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. 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. Geolocation places the event at 34.179°N, -80.712°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.
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 20:24:57 UTC	2.2ml	55 km ESE of False Pass, Alaska 54.581°, -162.685°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 55 km ESE of False Pass, Alaska came in on January 27, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.581°N, -162.685°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.

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 27, 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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