Strong earthquake · January 22, 2026
M 6.2 Earthquake, 127 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
A magnitude 6.2 (mww) earthquake struck 127 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on January 22, 2026 at 12:42 UTC, at a depth of about 47 km (29 mi), according to the USGS. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Apr 21, 2026, 12:28 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.2 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Jan 22, 2026, 7:42 AM EST |
| Location | 127 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| Coordinates | 51.791° N, 158.525° E |
| Depth | 47.0 km (29.2 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | None reported |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 5.1 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us7000rrbj |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us7000rrbj. Last updated by the USGS Apr 21, 2026, 16:28:00 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
- Local time
- The local time at the epicenter is not shown because the area spans more than one time zone or is offshore.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.0 | 205 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.3 | 101 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 0 sec ago | 70.2 km |
| M 4.5 | 136 km NE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | 0 sec ago | 61.1 km |
| M 4.6 | 208 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 193 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 6.9 | 76 km NE of Ozernovskiy, Russia PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 135.0 km |
| M 4.9 | 190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 82 km SSW of Mil’kovo, Russia | 0 sec ago | 183.5 km |
| M 4.9 | 180 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 101 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia | 0 sec ago | 83.4 km |
| M 4.6 | 82 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | 0 sec ago | 68.7 km |
| M 4.6 | 96 km NE of Ozernovskiy, Russia | 0 sec ago | 78.3 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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