Earthquakes on January 28, 2026: 335 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:49:49 UTC	3.4mb	195 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 52.138°, -166.089°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 195 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on January 28, 2026 at 23:49 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 52.138°, -166.089°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:47:15 UTC	3.9mb	226 km SW of Adak, Alaska 50.733°, -179.328°	7.4 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 226 km SW of Adak, Alaska at 23:47 UTC on January 28, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.5 (moderate). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 50.733°, -179.328°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:46:56 UTC	2.3ml	159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.158°, -140.009°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska with origin time 23:46 UTC on January 28, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 61.158°N, -140.009°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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:43:56 UTC	5.0mb	30 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines 6.297°, 123.808°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake 30 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines at 23:43 UTC on January 28, 2026. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 5.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 6.297°, 123.808°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:42:51 UTC	3.4md	89 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 17.637°, -68.279°	49.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 89 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic at 23:42 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 49.5 km depth. Coordinates: 17.637°, -68.279°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:16:59 UTC	2.2ml	9 km SW of Karluk, Alaska 57.497°, -154.547°	12.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km SW of Karluk, Alaska at 23:16 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 57.497°, -154.547°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:10:24 UTC	2.0ml	33 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.913°, -152.373°	75.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 33 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska came in on January 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. At a depth of 75.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.913°N, -152.373°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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:09:04 UTC	2.4ml	51 km SSW of King Cove, Alaska 54.634°, -162.637°	75.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:09 UTC on January 28, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 51 km SSW of King Cove, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 75.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 54.634°, -162.637°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 23:01:09 UTC	2.2ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.550°, -140.059°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:01 UTC on January 28, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 8.0 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 60.550°N, -140.059°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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 22:57:22 UTC	2.6ml	23 km WNW of Old Harbor, Alaska 57.274°, -153.677°	37.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 23 km WNW of Old Harbor, Alaska on January 28, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. At a depth of 37.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 57.274°, -153.677°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 22:33:07 UTC	2.0ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.587°, -139.975°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 28, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. Coming 10 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 8.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.587°, -139.975°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 22:32:36 UTC	4.6mb	88 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.938°, 151.731°	132.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 88 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea with origin time 22:32 UTC on January 28, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 132.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -4.938°, 151.731°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 22:30:24 UTC	5.2mww	Galapagos Triple Junction region 2.259°, -101.656°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 5.2 event was detected in the Galapagos Triple Junction region on January 28, 2026, with origin time 22:30 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 2.259°, -101.656°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 22:07:49 UTC	4.5mb	107 km NNE of Gorontalo, Indonesia 1.377°, 123.557°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 107 km NNE of Gorontalo, Indonesia on January 28, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.377°, 123.557°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 22:06:56 UTC	2.1ml	5 km S of Gorst, Washington 47.478°, -122.700°	-0.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km S of Gorst, Washington at 22:06 UTC. At a depth of just -0.3 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. Coordinates: 47.478°, -122.700°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 21:50:20 UTC	2.1ml	68 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska 63.180°, -147.664°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 68 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska at 21:50 UTC on January 28, 2026. At a depth of just 4.6 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 63.180°N, -147.664°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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 21:43:23 UTC	3.1ml	8 km SW of False Pass, Alaska 54.799°, -163.510°	168.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 8 km SW of False Pass, Alaska on January 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 168.3 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 54.799°N, -163.510°E. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 21:34:39 UTC	4.4mb	east of the Kuril Islands 47.191°, 155.929°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake east of the Kuril Islands at 21:34 UTC on January 28, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 47.191°, 155.929°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 21:28:36 UTC	2.2ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.533°, -139.916°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:28 UTC on January 28, 2026. Coming 9 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 7.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.533°, -139.916°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 20:35:41 UTC	3.0ml	55 km NE of Akutan, Alaska 54.469°, -165.140°	180.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 55 km NE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 20:35 UTC on January 28, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 180.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 54.469°, -165.140°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 20:31:46 UTC	4.4mb	192 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.414°, 159.752°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 192 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on January 28, 2026, with origin time 20:31 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.414°N, 159.752°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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 20:18:07 UTC	2.2ml	120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.621°, -139.987°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 28, 2026, with origin time 20:18 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 6.1 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 60.621°, -139.987°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 20:13:14 UTC	2.2ml	46 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.937°, -152.591°	84.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 46 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska came in on January 28, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 84.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 59.937°N, -152.591°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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 20:07:13 UTC	4.1mb	156 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.246°, 126.705°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 156 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on January 28, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 2.246°, 126.705°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 19:56:42 UTC	2.3ml	11 km S of Forsan, Texas 32.010°, -101.354°	9.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 28, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 11 km S of Forsan, Texas at 19:56 UTC. At a depth of 9.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.010°, -101.354°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 19:51:11 UTC	2.0ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.440°, -139.539°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 28, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 19:51 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 60.440°, -139.539°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 19:47:41 UTC	2.3ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.462°, -139.516°	2.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:47 UTC on January 28, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. At a depth of just 2.4 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 60.462°, -139.516°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 19:45:11 UTC	4.4mb	28 km SW of Sangay, Philippines 6.291°, 123.842°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 28 km SW of Sangay, Philippines came in on January 28, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 5.9 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: 6.291°, 123.842°. 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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 19:39:10 UTC	2.0ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.523°, -139.998°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 28, 2026 at 19:39 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 6.4 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 60.523°N, -139.998°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.
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 19:15:25 UTC	2.1ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.559°, -140.036°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 28, 2026, with origin time 19:15 UTC. Coming 7 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 8.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.559°, -140.036°. 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.

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 28, 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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