Earthquakes on January 29, 2026: 223 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 23:51:19 UTC	2.4ml	2 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma 35.053°, -97.612°	6.4 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 29, 2026 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 2 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. The epicenter is at 35.053°, -97.612°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 23:35:25 UTC	2.2ml	122 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.631°, -140.053°	1.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 122 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:35 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 23 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.8 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 60.631°N, -140.053°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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 23:05:18 UTC	4.9mb	23 km W of Bantogon, Philippines 6.542°, 123.818°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 23 km W of Bantogon, Philippines with origin time 23:05 UTC on January 29, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. 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: 6.542°, 123.818°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 22:59:08 UTC	3.7ml	74 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.212°, -139.812°	5.0 km	1	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded 74 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on January 29, 2026 at 22:59 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 60.212°N, -139.812°E. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 22:58:32 UTC	3.3ml	18 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.459°, -155.686°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.3 earthquake 18 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii at 22:58 UTC on January 29, 2026. 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. Coordinates: 19.459°, -155.686°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 22:31:12 UTC	4.6mb	19 km WSW of Bantogon, Philippines 6.474°, 123.870°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 19 km WSW of Bantogon, Philippines on January 29, 2026, with origin time 22:31 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 6.474°, 123.870°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 22:18:06 UTC	2.3ml	22 km ENE of Willow, Alaska 61.837°, -149.659°	35.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 22 km ENE of Willow, Alaska on January 29, 2026, with origin time 22:18 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.837°, -149.659°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 22:17:12 UTC	3.9mb	79 km E of Nabire, Indonesia -3.375°, 136.213°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 79 km E of Nabire, Indonesia, logged at 22:17 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. Coordinates: -3.375°, 136.213°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 22:09:52 UTC	2.2ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.579°, -140.079°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:09 UTC on January 29, 2026, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 22 hours after a magnitude 2.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 1.7 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: 60.579°, -140.079°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 22:07:39 UTC	2.0ml	57 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.022°, -149.743°	77.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 57 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska with origin time 22:07 UTC on January 29, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 77.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 63.022°, -149.743°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 22:06:28 UTC	4.5mb	37 km S of Sector H Tres, Mexico 15.434°, -96.088°	10.0 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 37 km S of Sector H Tres, Mexico on January 29, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (4) 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. Coordinates: 15.434°, -96.088°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 21:57:41 UTC	2.6ml	77 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.284°, -156.172°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 77 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska with origin time 21:57 UTC on January 29, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 7.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 57.284°N, -156.172°E. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 21:52:56 UTC	4.5mb	Banda Sea -6.982°, 129.936°	143.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Banda Sea, logged at 21:52 UTC. At a depth of 143.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -6.982°, 129.936°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 21:42:40 UTC	4.4mb	135 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.241°, 151.433°	155.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:42 UTC on January 29, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 135 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. The event originated approximately 155.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -5.241°, 151.433°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 21:31:02 UTC	2.1ml	13 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 19.318°, -155.220°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 29, 2026 at 21:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 13 km S of Volcano, Hawaii. It arrived roughly 16 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.318°, -155.220°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 21:16:38 UTC	3.2ml	23 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming 43.576°, -105.340°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 23 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming, logged at 21:16 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 epicenter is at 43.576°, -105.340°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 21:01:50 UTC	3.5ml	66 km E of Sand Point, Alaska 55.246°, -159.459°	5.9 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 66 km E of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 21:01 UTC on January 29, 2026. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.4, classified as light shaking. The hypocenter lay at 5.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 55.246°, -159.459°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 20:52:12 UTC	2.2ml	50 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska 61.753°, -152.214°	114.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 50 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska at 20:52 UTC on January 29, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 114.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 61.753°, -152.214°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 20:28:24 UTC	5.0mb	198 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea -5.443°, 153.915°	80.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 198 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on January 29, 2026 at 20:28 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 80.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -5.443°N, 153.915°E. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 20:25:45 UTC	3.0ml	57 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.904°, -160.015°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 57 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 20:25 UTC on January 29, 2026. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.904°, -160.015°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 20:13:41 UTC	4.6mb	Fiji region -20.540°, -178.191°	533.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Fiji region came in on January 29, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. At 533.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -20.540°N, -178.191°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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 19:41:09 UTC	4.2mwr	9 km N of Black Eagle, Montana 47.611°, -111.265°	23.5 km	937	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 9 km N of Black Eagle, Montana on January 29, 2026 at 19:41 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 937 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.3 (moderate). At a depth of 23.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 47.611°, -111.265°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 19:40:11 UTC	4.1mb	7 km SE of Parapótamos, Greece 39.498°, 20.385°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 7 km SE of Parapótamos, Greece at 19:40 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: 39.498°, 20.385°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 18:42:34 UTC	2.0ml	10 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 28.850°, -99.003°	5.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 10 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas at 18:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 5.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 28.850°, -99.003°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 18:37:56 UTC	3.5ml	95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.389°, -139.422°	5.0 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 18:37 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.1 (moderate). 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 60.389°, -139.422°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 18:36:52 UTC	3.1ml	104 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.254°, -141.001°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 104 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska with origin time 18:36 UTC on January 29, 2026. At a depth of just 1.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 61.254°, -141.001°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 18:32:19 UTC	2.5ml	35 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.567°, -104.023°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 35 km NW of Toyah, Texas on January 29, 2026, with origin time 18:32 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 31.567°, -104.023°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 17:23:20 UTC	2.2ml	46 km SW of Fort Greely, Alaska 63.630°, -146.214°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 46 km SW of Fort Greely, Alaska on January 29, 2026, with origin time 17:23 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.9 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 63.630°N, -146.214°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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 17:09:09 UTC	4.4mb	40 km NNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea -2.815°, 142.172°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 40 km NNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea at 17:09 UTC on January 29, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -2.815°, 142.172°. 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.
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 17:02:27 UTC	2.6ml	10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.836°, -99.005°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 29, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 10 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 17:02 UTC. At a depth of 8.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.836°, -99.005°. 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.

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 29, 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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