World Earthquake Report – January 18, 2026
- Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 18 Jan 2026
- Recent seismic activity, as reported on January 17th and 18th, 2026, reveals a series of earthquakes across the globe.
- A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 1.9 km south of Antigua Guatemala, Departamento de Sacatepéquez, Guatemala.This event occurred on January 17th, 2026, at 01:47 pm (GMT -6).
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 09:20 | 5 mins ago | By: EarthquakeMonitor
Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 18 Jan 2026
Summary: 3 quakes 5.0+, 41 quakes 4.0+, 132 quakes 3.0+, 348 quakes 2.0+ (524 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 5+: 3 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 41 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 132 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 348 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher
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10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)
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- 10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)
- #1: Mag 5.4
South Atlantic Ocean, 151 km northwest of Visokoi Island, South Georgia and the south Sandwich Islands - #2: Mag 5.0
South papua, 40 km south of Sarmi, Kabupaten Sarmi, Provinsi Papua, Indonesia - #8: Mag 4.6 philippine Sea,44 km northeast of Hualien City,Taiwan
- #9: Mag 4.6 North Pacific Ocean, 61 km south of Ostrov Shiashkotan Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia
- #10: Mag 4.5 North Pacific ocean, 28 km southeast of Ostrov Kharimkotan Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia
- #1: Mag 5.4
- Earthquakes reported felt
- #1: Mag 4.5 chiba, 56 km sout#6: Mag 4.0 148 km southeast of Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar – 4 reports
- #7: Mag 4.2 Matanuska-Susitna Borough,54 mi northwest of Anchorage,Anchorage Municipality,Alaska,United States – 3 reports
- #8: Mag 4.9 Maluku Sea, 103 km south of Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia - 3 reports
#1: Mag 5.4
South Atlantic Ocean, 151 km northwest of Visokoi Island, South Georgia and the south Sandwich Islands
South Atlantic Ocean, 151 km northwest of Visokoi Island, South Georgia and the south Sandwich Islands
Saturday, jan 17, 2026, at 04:00 pm (GMT -2) –
#2: Mag 5.0
South papua, 40 km south of Sarmi, Kabupaten Sarmi, Provinsi Papua, Indonesia
South papua, 40 km south of Sarmi, Kabupaten Sarmi, Provinsi Papua, Indonesia
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, at 03:38 pm (Jayapura time) –
#8: Mag 4.6 philippine Sea,44 km northeast of Hualien City,Taiwan
Sunday,jan 18,2026,at 04:47 pm (Taipei time) –
#9: Mag 4.6 North Pacific Ocean, 61 km south of Ostrov Shiashkotan Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, at 05:52 pm (GMT +11) –
#10: Mag 4.5 North Pacific ocean, 28 km southeast of Ostrov Kharimkotan Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026, at 10:44 pm (GMT +11) –
Earthquakes reported felt
#1: Mag 4.5 chiba, 56 km sout
#6: Mag 4.0 148 km southeast of Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar – 4 reports
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, at 12:51 am (GMT +6:30) –
#7: Mag 4.2 Matanuska-Susitna Borough,54 mi northwest of Anchorage,Anchorage Municipality,Alaska,United States – 3 reports
saturday,Jan 17,2026,at 05:45 pm (Anchorage time) -
#8: Mag 4.9 Maluku Sea, 103 km south of Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia - 3 reports
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, at 12:16 pm (GMT +8) –
Recent seismic activity, as reported on January 17th and 18th, 2026, reveals a series of earthquakes across the globe. To delve into these events, we present a summary of the latest reports.
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 1.9 km south of Antigua Guatemala, Departamento de Sacatepéquez, Guatemala.This event occurred on January 17th, 2026, at 01:47 pm (GMT -6). Further details can be found here.
Also on January 17th, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 48 km east of Acapulco de Juárez, Estado de Guerrero, Mexico, at 06:07 am (GMT -6). More information is available at this link.
Shifting to the Pacific region, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake was detected in the Philippine Sea, 5.7 km east of Suzuka, Mie-ken, Japan, on January 18th, 2026, at 12:36 am (GMT +9). A detailed report can be accessed here.
a magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 18 km northwest of Puerto Cortés, Honduras on January 17th, 2026. Details are available here.
this is a snapshot of recent seismic events. The global distribution of these earthquakes highlights the dynamic nature of our planet. This information represents a complete guide to the reported activity as of today’s date.
It’s important to note that earthquake reporting is ongoing, and this summary reflects data available as of January 18th, 2026, 09:34:12 GMT. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the source links provided.
In conclusion, while these earthquakes range in magnitude and location, continued monitoring and research are crucial for understanding and mitigating seismic risks.the tapestry of geological activity continues to unfold, demanding constant vigilance.