Earthquakes on January 31, 2026: 233 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 23:36:13 UTC	2.6ml	126 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.286°, -159.755°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:36 UTC on January 31, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 126 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 54.286°N, -159.755°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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 23:32:06 UTC	2.2ml	9 km E of Pearsall, Texas 28.900°, -99.003°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km E of Pearsall, Texas with origin time 23:32 UTC on January 31, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.0 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 28.900°N, -99.003°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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 23:28:10 UTC	4.4mb	65 km SW of Calingasta, Argentina -31.666°, -69.995°	135.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 65 km SW of Calingasta, Argentina with origin time 23:28 UTC on January 31, 2026. The event originated approximately 135.9 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 -31.666°N, -69.995°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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 23:27:30 UTC	4.2mb	115 km SSW of Trenggalek, Indonesia -9.008°, 111.241°	84.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 115 km SSW of Trenggalek, Indonesia with origin time 23:27 UTC on January 31, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 84.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -9.008°, 111.241°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 23:20:32 UTC	2.4ml	32 km NE of Fox River, Alaska 60.035°, -150.504°	61.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 32 km NE of Fox River, Alaska at 23:20 UTC. At a depth of 61.0 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 60.035°N, -150.504°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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 23:20:16 UTC	4.5mb	162 km W of Valparaíso, Chile -32.895°, -73.355°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 162 km W of Valparaíso, Chile on January 31, 2026 at 23:20 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at -32.895°, -73.355°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 23:15:10 UTC	3.3ml	45 km SW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska 64.049°, -147.179°	3.0 km	2	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 45 km SW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska, logged at 23:15 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.6 — considered light. At a depth of just 3.0 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 64.049°N, -147.179°E. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 22:45:45 UTC	2.8ml	125 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.259°, -159.933°	26.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 125 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 26.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 54.259°, -159.933°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 22:06:13 UTC	2.8md	10 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico 18.558°, -66.343°	22.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 10 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico, logged at 22:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.558°, -66.343°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 21:48:20 UTC	2.6md	2 km SW of Campo Rico, Puerto Rico 18.322°, -65.915°	31.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 2 km SW of Campo Rico, Puerto Rico at 21:48 UTC on January 31, 2026. At a depth of 31.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.322°, -65.915°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 21:43:57 UTC	2.1ml	9 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma 35.635°, -98.020°	7.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 9 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma on January 31, 2026 at 21:43 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 35.635°N, -98.020°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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 21:40:16 UTC	2.8ml	20 km NNW of Midland, Texas 32.171°, -102.149°	8.9 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 20 km NNW of Midland, Texas on January 31, 2026 at 21:40 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.171°N, -102.149°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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 21:33:33 UTC	3.2ml	14 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.697°, -105.332°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 14 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming with origin time 21:33 UTC on January 31, 2026. 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. Geolocation places the event at 43.697°N, -105.332°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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 21:31:48 UTC	2.1ml	28 km SSW of Bonanza, Utah 39.773°, -109.250°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 28 km SSW of Bonanza, Utah at 21:31 UTC. At a depth of 6.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.773°, -109.250°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 21:28:55 UTC	2.5ml	49 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.434°, -176.569°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 49 km S of Adak, Alaska on January 31, 2026 at 21:28 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. Coordinates: 51.434°, -176.569°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 21:21:50 UTC	4.7mb	255 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia -6.509°, 130.622°	77.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 255 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia, logged at 21:21 UTC. At a depth of 77.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -6.509°, 130.622°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 21:02:56 UTC	2.2ml	93 km ESE of Ruby, Alaska 64.562°, -153.568°	4.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 93 km ESE of Ruby, Alaska at 21:02 UTC. 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. Coordinates: 64.562°, -153.568°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 20:59:31 UTC	5.8mww	99 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga -20.973°, -174.079°	12.0 km	1	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 99 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on January 31, 2026. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.9 (light). A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 12.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -20.973°, -174.079°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 20:54:39 UTC	4.9mb	110 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia 44.466°, 148.781°	50.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:54 UTC on January 31, 2026, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 110 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 50.3 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 44.466°N, 148.781°E. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 20:08:32 UTC	4.4mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.918°, 179.834°	493.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands at 20:08 UTC. At 493.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -24.918°, 179.834°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 20:03:49 UTC	4.4mb	59 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia -2.350°, 140.153°	30.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:03 UTC on January 31, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 59 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 30.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -2.350°, 140.153°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 19:28:31 UTC	2.1ml	99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.437°, -139.541°	0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 19:28 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 0.7 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: 60.437°, -139.541°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 19:23:28 UTC	2.5ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.669°, -104.360°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 19:23 UTC. 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 31.669°, -104.360°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 19:11:25 UTC	4.2mb	Mariana Islands region 21.951°, 143.147°	196.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Mariana Islands region at 19:11 UTC. At a depth of 196.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 21.951°, 143.147°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 19:08:35 UTC	2.8ml	2 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma 35.055°, -97.612°	6.2 km	11	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 2 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma at 19:08 UTC. 11 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 35.055°, -97.612°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 19:06:50 UTC	5.2mb	Prince Edward Islands region -47.071°, 33.374°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the Prince Edward Islands region with origin time 19:06 UTC on January 31, 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. Coordinates: -47.071°, 33.374°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 18:34:44 UTC	4.6mb	47 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines 6.709°, 123.597°	594.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 47 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines on January 31, 2026 at 18:34 UTC. At 594.6 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: 6.709°, 123.597°. 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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 18:28:37 UTC	3.6ml	265 km W of Adak, Alaska 51.611°, 179.539°	80.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 265 km W of Adak, Alaska on January 31, 2026, with origin time 18:28 UTC. The event originated approximately 80.3 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 51.611°N, 179.539°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 18:02:15 UTC	4.5mb	West Chile Rise -36.149°, -97.572°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
January 31, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near West Chile Rise, logged at 18:02 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -36.149°N, -97.572°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.
2026-01-31 2026-01-31 17:56:37 UTC	4.0mb	111 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia -8.276°, 107.719°	52.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On January 31, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 111 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia at 17:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 52.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -8.276°N, 107.719°E. 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.

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 31, 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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