The global seismic activity summary for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, reveals significant earthquake events across various regions. Data indicates a total of 675 recorded quakes, including 7 with a magnitude of 5.0 or higher.
Global Earthquake Summary for January 27, 2026
- Magnitude 5.0+: 7 earthquakes
- Magnitude 4.0+: 46 earthquakes
- Magnitude 3.0+: 181 earthquakes
- Magnitude 2.0+: 441 earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 or above were reported. The total seismic energy released was estimated at approximately 5.4 x 1013 joules, equating to about 14.9 gigawatt hours. This is comparable to the energy released by 12,843 tons of TNT or the equivalent of 0.8 atomic bombs.
Notable Earthquake Events
The following quakes were reported as the largest during the day:
| Magnitude | Location | Date and Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Near Ponorogo, Indonesia | Jan 27, 2026, 08:20 (Jakarta time) |
| 5.2 | South Atlantic Ocean, near Bristol Island | Jan 26, 2026, 11:31 PM (GMT -2) |
| 5.2 | Celebes Sea, near Kalamansig, Philippines | Jan 28, 2026, 01:05 AM (GMT +8) |
| 5.1 | North Pacific Ocean, near Ostrov Shumshu, Russia | Jan 27, 2026, 03:29 PM (GMT +11) |
| 5.1 | North Pacific Ocean, near Nemuro, Japan | Jan 27, 2026, 12:47 PM (GMT +10) |
Felt Earthquakes
Several earthquakes were notably felt in populated areas:
- Magnitude 4.2 – 44 miles southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, USA.
- Magnitude 5.6 – Near Ponorogo, Indonesia.
- Magnitude 4.6 – Kabupaten Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
- Magnitude 3.3 – Near San Jose, Costa Rica.
Monitoring seismic activity continues to be crucial for public safety and to enhance our understanding of geological events worldwide.
