Global Earthquake Update: Key Events on Sunday, January 25, 2026
On January 25, 2026, a series of earthquakes were reported globally, varying in magnitude and impact. The data reveals significant seismic activity across several regions.
Global Earthquake Update: Key Events on January 25, 2026
Summary of Earthquake Activity
In total, there were 600 recorded earthquakes within a 24-hour period. The breakdown of the earthquakes is as follows:
- Magnitude 5.0+: 4 earthquakes
- Magnitude 4.0+: 33 earthquakes
- Magnitude 3.0+: 220 earthquakes
- Magnitude 2.0+: 343 earthquakes
No earthquakes reached a magnitude of 6.0 or higher. The estimated total seismic energy released was approximately 2.9 x 1013 joules, which is equivalent to 8.04 gigawatt hours. This amount of energy is comparable to 6,918 tons of TNT or 0.4 atomic bombs.
Top 10 Largest Earthquakes
The most significant earthquakes reported on January 25, 2026, included:
| Magnitude | Location | Date & Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Banda Sea, 110 km northwest of Pulau Molu Island, Indonesia | January 25, 2026, 03:22 PM |
| 5.2 | South Pacific Ocean, Fiji | January 25, 2026, 04:13 PM |
| 5.0 | Philippine Sea, 236 km west of Chichijima Island, Japan | January 25, 2026, 03:49 PM |
| 5.0 | North Pacific Ocean, 430 km south of Ogasawara, Tokyo, Japan | January 26, 2026, 08:02 AM |
| 4.9 | South Pacific Ocean, Fiji | January 25, 2026, 04:46 PM |
| 4.9 | South Pacific Ocean, 67 km west of Illapel, Chile | January 25, 2026, 04:24 PM |
| 4.8 | 51 km northwest of Yurimaguas, Loreto, Peru | January 25, 2026, 03:29 PM |
| 4.7 | South China Sea, 62 km southeast of Hengchun, Taiwan | January 25, 2026, 06:49 PM |
| 4.7 | Indian Ocean, 97 km south of Bambanglipuro, Indonesia | January 25, 2026, 03:51 PM |
| 4.6 | 48 km northeast of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan | January 25, 2026, 06:06 AM |
Reported Earthquake Effects
Several earthquakes were felt notably, including:
- Magnitude 3.4 near Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island, US Virgin Islands, with 41 reports.
- Magnitude 4.7 near Bambanglipuro, Indonesia, receiving 12 reports.
- Magnitude 4.4 in Ibaraki, northeast of Tokyo, Japan, also with 12 reports.
- Magnitude 4.1 near Pyrgos, Greece, noted by 6 reports.
- Magnitude 4.0 near Gaziantep, Turkey, with 6 reports.
These events highlight the ongoing seismic activity around the globe, particularly in tectonically active regions. Continuous monitoring is essential to understand and respond effectively to such natural occurrences.
