Global Earthquake Activity: January 12-13, 2026

On January 12, 2026, global seismic activity was moderate, with 3 quakes of magnitude 5.0+, 64 quakes of magnitude 4.0+, and 185 quakes of magnitude 3.0+.

The largest earthquake on January 12 was a magnitude 5.6 in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia.

On January 13, 2026, seismic activity remained moderate, with 1 quake of magnitude 6.0+, 5 quakes of magnitude 5.0+, and 54 quakes of magnitude 4.0+.

The largest earthquake on January 13 was a magnitude 6.2 in the North Pacific Ocean, near Russia.

Several earthquakes were reported felt in various locations, including Italy, Philippines, Morocco, and California.

January 12, 2026:: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Sea of Okhotsk, 279 km north of Iturup Island, Russia. Several other earthquakes between magnitudes 4.8 and 5.0 were recorded in Indonesia, the South Atlantic Ocean and Japan.

January 13, 2026:: A more significant magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean, 131 km southeast of Iturup Island, Russia. Other notable quakes included a magnitude 5.3 in Chile and a magnitude 5.3 in Indonesia. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Northern California near Willits. The quake occurred at 1:10 p.m. PST at a depth of about eight miles. The earthquake was detected by 47 stations, with 46 seismic phases reported. The National Weather Service reports that there is no tsunami warning, advisory, watch, or threat.

Felt Reports:: Multiple reports of felt earthquakes came from Italy (magnitude 4.3), the Philippines (magnitude 3.9), Morocco (magnitude 3.3) and California (magnitude 4.3). In KahramanmaraÅŸ, Turkey, Medine Ocak (12), a survivor who lost both legs and her father in the February 6 earthquakes, is using swimming as rehabilitation and requesting new prosthetic legs.

Q: What was the largest earthquake during this period?

Q: Where were earthquakes reported as felt?

Q: What was the global seismic activity level?

Global seismic activity remains consistent, with moderate earthquake levels.

The largest earthquakes occurred in the Sea of Okhotsk and the North Pacific Ocean, near Russia.

Earthquakes were felt in various regions, highlighting the widespread impact of seismic events.

Continuous monitoring and research are essential for understanding and mitigating earthquake risks.