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World Earthquake Report for Tuesday, 20 January 2026 Webmaster 3 hours ago

World Earthquake Report for Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 20 Jan 2026

Summary: 10 quakes 5.0+, 54 quakes 4.0+, 192 quakes 3.0+, 383 quakes 2.0+ (639 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 5+: 10 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 54 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 192 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 383 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 5.9 Bismarck Sea, 24 km east of Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 05:21 pm (Port Moresby time) -

#2: Mag 5.4 Lindi Region, 59 km southeast of Ikwiriri, Coast Region, Tanzania

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 08:11 pm (Dar es Salaam time) -

#3: Mag 5.3 North Pacific Ocean, 73 km east of Mutsu, Aomori, Japan

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, at 02:51 am (GMT +9) -

#4: Mag 5.3 Celebes Sea, 97 km west of Isulan, Philippines

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 03:00 am (GMT +8) -

#5: Mag 5.3 South Pacific Ocean, 233 km southeast of Mare Island, New Caledonia

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 03:39 pm (GMT +11) -

#6: Mag 5.2 South Atlantic Ocean, 263 km southeast of Georgetown, Ascension, Saint Helena

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 04:55 am (GMT -1) -

#7: Mag 5.2 South Atlantic Ocean, 271 km southeast of Georgetown, Ascension, Saint Helena

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 05:04 am (GMT -1) -

#8: Mag 5.1 South Pacific Ocean, 205 km southwest of Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 06:39 pm (GMT +13) -

#9: Mag 5.0 Carlsberg Ridge

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 03:14 pm (GMT +4) -

#10: Mag 5.0 72 km east of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 05:30 am (Mexico City time) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 4.9 12 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 599 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 05:56 pm (Los Angeles time) -

#2: Mag 3.8 Christian County, 26 mi northeast of Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois, United States - 216 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 01:27 am (GMT -6) -

#3: Mag 2.4 89 km northeast of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - 155 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 04:48 am (GMT -5) -

#4: Mag 4.0 2.7 km northwest of San Jose, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica - 134 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 05:06 pm (GMT -6) -

#5: Mag 5.0 72 km east of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico - 44 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 05:30 am (Mexico City time) -

#6: Mag 2.6 Kershaw County, 20 mi northeast of Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States - 27 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 06:33 am (GMT -5) -

#7: Mag 3.6 13 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 22 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 12:20 am (GMT -8) -

#8: Mag 5.9 Bismarck Sea, 24 km east of Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea - 22 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 05:21 pm (Port Moresby time) -

#9: Mag 2.8 13 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 20 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 05:59 pm (GMT -8) -

#10: Mag 3.2 13 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 20 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 05:57 pm (GMT -8) -

#11: Mag 4.6 Ayeyarwady Region, 82 km west of Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar - 19 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 12:26 am (Kolkata time) -

#12: Mag 3.5 10.6 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 18 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 06:50 pm (GMT -8) -

#13: Mag 3.3 13 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 17 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 05:57 pm (GMT -8) -

#14: Mag 2.7 88 km northeast of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - 10 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 04:55 am (GMT -5) -

#15: Mag 3.1 36 km west of San Jose, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica - 10 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 02:54 pm (GMT -6) -

#16: Mag 3.8 39 km northwest of Matias Romero, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico - 9 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 08:01 pm (GMT -6) -

#17: Mag 3.0 12 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 9 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 06:27 pm (GMT -8) -

#18: Mag 2.0 11 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 9 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 06:00 pm (GMT -8) -

#19: Mag 2.3 12 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 7 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 06:00 pm (GMT -8) -

#20: Mag 2.7 19 km northwest of El Ejido, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain - 6 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 10:00 pm (GMT +1) -

#21: Mag 4.2 North Pacific Ocean, 26 km southeast of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico - 6 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 05:36 am (Mexico City time) -

#22: Mag 4.9 Celebes Sea, 32 km southwest of Kalamansig, Philippines - 6 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 02:53 am (GMT +8) -

#23: Mag 2.8 2.1 km east of San Jose, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica - 5 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 05:38 pm (GMT -6) -

#24: Mag 4.1 North Pacific Ocean, 30 km southeast of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico - 4 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 06:22 am (GMT -6) -

#25: Mag 3.1 11 mi north of Indio, Riverside County, California, United States - 4 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 08:57 pm (GMT -8) -

#26: Mag 4.0 North Pacific Ocean, 25 km southeast of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico - 4 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 05:19 am (GMT -6) -

#27: Mag 3.6 27 km north of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines - 4 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 11:27 am (GMT +8) -

#28: Mag 3.7 Philippine Sea, 13 km southwest of Romblon Island, Philippines - 3 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 11:05 pm (GMT +8) -

#29: Mag 3.2 North Pacific Ocean, 108 km west of Liberia, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica - 3 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 08:11 pm (GMT -6) -

#30: Mag 5.3 Celebes Sea, 97 km west of Isulan, Philippines - 3 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 03:00 am (GMT +8) -

#31: Mag 2.9 Philippine Sea, 12 km west of Romblon Island, Philippines - 3 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 11:03 pm (GMT +8) -

#32: Mag 4.0 Eastern Mediterranean, 139 km southwest of Cythera Island, Greece - 3 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 08:38 am (GMT +2) -

#33: Mag 3.0 Manawatu-Wanganui, 44 km west of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand - 2 reports

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, at 04:37 am (GMT +13) -

#34: Mag 5.4 Lindi Region, 59 km southeast of Ikwiriri, Coast Region, Tanzania - 2 reports

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 08:11 pm (Dar es Salaam time) -

#35: Mag 5.3 North Pacific Ocean, 73 km east of Mutsu, Aomori, Japan - 2 reports

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, at 02:51 am (GMT +9) -

#36: Mag 3.4 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 33 mi north of Eagle River, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States - 2 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 12:47 pm (GMT -9) -

#37: Mag 3.4 Washoe County, Nevada, 56 mi east of Susanville, Lassen County, California, United States - 2 reports

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 11:09 am (GMT -8) -

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Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 20 Jan 2026 Webmaster 4 hours ago

Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 20 Jan 2026

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 20 Jan 2026 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.

Quakes detected near: Abu (1 quake mag 1.1), Akuseki-jima (1 quake mag 2.3), Bardarbunga (7 quakes between mag 0.6-2.1), Cabalian (1 quake mag 2.2), Clear Lake (26 quakes between mag 0.2-1.4), Cofre de Perote (1 quake mag 3.3)
Coso (7 quakes between mag 0.2-1.6), El Chichón (4 quakes between mag 2.4-2.9), El Hierro (1 quake mag 3.3), Eldey (5 quakes between mag 0.8-2.6), Geureudong (1 quake mag 2.3), Gilbanta (1 quake mag 2.2), Grímsvötn (2 quakes between mag 1.4-1.6), Heiðarsporðar (1 quake mag 1.1), Hrómundartindur (3 quakes between mag 0.6-1.5), Hulubelu (1 quake mag 2.6), Ijen (1 quake mag 2.4), Katla (3 quakes between mag 0.7-1.1), Kilauea (17 quakes between mag 1.0-1.9), Kusatsu-Shirane (1 quake mag 1.2), Ljósufjöll (3 quakes between mag 0.1-1.0), Maroa (2 quakes between mag 1.7-2.3), Masaya (1 quake mag 1.9), Myoko (13 quakes between mag 0.3-2.7), Novarupta (1 quake mag 1.1), Ontake-san (4 quakes between mag 0.1-1.5), Sakurajima (17 quakes between mag 0.1-1.6), Serdán-Oriental (1 quake mag 3.9), Tambora (1 quake mag 2.4), Taupo (1 quake mag 2.0), Tenerife (1 quake mag 1.0), Thordarhyrna (1 quake mag 1.9), Tjörnes Fracture Zone (2 quakes between mag 0.5-1.0), Vesuvius (1 quake mag 1.6), Washiba-Kumonotaira (9 quakes between mag 0.2-1.3), Whale Island (1 quake mag 2.1), White Island (1 quake mag 2.3) (updated 17h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Akuseki-jima volcano (Ryukyu Islands): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 14 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 15.30 km depth at 16 km distance SE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake East China Sea, Kagoshima-ken, 29 km south of Suwanose-jima Island, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 12:42 pm (GMT +9) (16 km SE)
All earthquakes at Akuseki-jima

Bardarbunga volcano (Iceland): 7 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

7 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 16 hours, the last being recorded quake 3 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.10 and 1.70 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.1 quake 5.4 km NE of Bárðarbunga Jan 20, 2026 04:54 am (Universal Time) (6 km NE)
1.6 quake 7.7 km E of Bárðarbunga Jan 19, 2026 11:03 pm (Universal Time) (8 km E)
1.6 quake 7.3 km ESE of Bárðarbunga Jan 20, 2026 05:28 am (Universal Time) (8 km E)
1.2 quake Iceland: 2.6 km NW of Bárðarbunga Jan 20, 2026 02:21 pm (Reykjavik time) (4 km NNW)
1.2 quake 6.3 km E of Bárðarbunga Jan 20, 2026 02:43 pm (Universal Time) (6 km E)
All earthquakes at Bardarbunga

Cabalian volcano (Central Philippines): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 21 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 24.00 km depth at 4 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake Province of Southern Leyte, 55 km east of Inopacan, Philippines, Jan 20, 2026 05:01 am (GMT +8) (4 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Cabalian

Clear Lake volcano (California): 26 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.4

Possible earthquake swarm: 26 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 22 hours, the last being recorded quake 56 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.31 and 0.03 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.4 quake Lake County, 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 20, 2026 04:25 am (GMT -8) (15 km S)
1.2 quake Lake County, 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 19, 2026 01:24 pm (GMT -8) (19 km S)
1.1 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 20, 2026 05:42 am (GMT -8) (18 km SSW)
1.0 quake Lake County, 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 19, 2026 11:00 am (GMT -8) (16 km S)
1.0 quake 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 19, 2026 11:17 am (GMT -8) (16 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

Cofre de Perote volcano (): magnitude 3.3 earthquake

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 18 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 9.70 km depth at 11 km distance W from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.3 quake 8.1 km south of Perote, Estado de Veracruz-Llave, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 05:47 pm (GMT -6) (11 km W)
All earthquakes at Cofre de Perote

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 4 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.9

4 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 19 minutes, the last being recorded quake 12 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.60 and 2.60 km.
Earthquake details:
2.9 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 11:22 pm (GMT -6) (1 km WNW)
2.8 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 11:15 pm (GMT -6) (0 km WSW)
2.4 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 11:08 pm (GMT -6) (2 km N)
2.4 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 11:27 pm (GMT -6) (1 km N)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

El Hierro volcano (Canary Islands): magnitude 3.3 earthquake

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 27.00 km depth at 15 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.3 quake 14 km southwest of Frontera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Jan 20, 2026 11:16 am (Universal Time) (15 km WNW)
All earthquakes at El Hierro

Eldey volcano (Iceland): 5 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

5 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 5 hours, the last being recorded quake 18 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.20 and 9.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake 2.4 km NW of Eldey Jan 19, 2026 06:57 pm (Universal Time) (2 km N)
2.3 quake 4.5 km NW of Eldey Jan 19, 2026 06:58 pm (Universal Time) (4 km NNW)
2.2 quake 4.0 km NW of Eldey Jan 19, 2026 10:43 pm (Universal Time) (4 km N)
2.0 quake 1.3 km WNW of Eldey Jan 19, 2026 07:09 pm (Universal Time) (1 km NNE)
0.8 quake Iceland: 6.5 km WNW of Reykjanestá Jan 19, 2026 11:50 pm (Reykjavik time) (12 km NE)
All earthquakes at Eldey
Eldey is located at the beginning of the Reykjanes Ridge off the SW tip of Iceland. Its highest elevation is the top of Eldey Island, but most of the volcanic edifice is submerged.

Several eruptions occurred in historic times, last in 1926.

Geureudong volcano (Sumatra): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 8 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 13 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake Kabupaten Aceh Tengah, 56 km south of Bireun, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 04:31 pm (GMT +7) (13 km SW)
All earthquakes at Geureudong

Gilbanta volcano (Lesser Sunda Islands): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 10 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 18 km distance ENE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake Flores Sea, East Nusa Tenggara, 22 km east of Gili Banta Island, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 03:45 pm (GMT +8) (18 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Gilbanta

Hulubelu volcano (Sumatra): magnitude 2.6 earthquake

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 14 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 12 km distance NNE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake Kabupaten Tanggamus, 75 km west of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 10:43 am (GMT +7) (12 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Hulubelu

Ijen volcano (East Java): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 1 hour 15 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 13.00 km depth at 13 km distance NW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake 34 km southeast of Situbondo, Kabupaten Situbondo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 11:35 pm (GMT +7) (13 km NW)
All earthquakes at Ijen

Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 17 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.9

Possible earthquake swarm: 17 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 8 hours, the last being recorded quake 10 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 2.47 and 0.45 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.9 quake 28 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 02:24 pm (GMT -10) (16 km ESE)
1.8 quake 3.9 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 08:15 pm (GMT -10) (2 km ESE)
1.8 quake 3.6 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 07:15 pm (GMT -10) (2 km ESE)
1.8 quake 3.7 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 01:48 pm (GMT -10) (3 km ESE)
1.8 quake 3.9 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 05:20 pm (GMT -10) (2 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Kilauea

Maroa volcano (New Zealand): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.3

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 116 seconds, the last being recorded quake 14 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 4.70 and 4.50 km.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake 16 km northeast of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand, Jan 20, 2026 04:43 pm (GMT +13) (19 km SSE)
1.7 quake 16 km northeast of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand, Jan 20, 2026 04:45 pm (GMT +13) (19 km SSE)
All earthquakes at Maroa

Myoko volcano (Honshu): 13 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.7

Possible earthquake swarm: 13 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 22 hours, the last being recorded quake 2 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 12.00 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.7 quake Niigata, 21 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 09:21 pm (GMT +9) (8 km SSW)
2.1 quake Niigata, 21 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 06:29 am (GMT +9) (9 km SSW)
1.6 quake Niigata, 21 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 03:15 am (GMT +9) (9 km SSW)
1.4 quake Niigata, 21 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 06:29 am (GMT +9) (8 km SSW)
1.4 quake Niigata, 22 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 06:28 am (GMT +9) (9 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Myoko

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu): 17 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.6

Possible earthquake swarm: 17 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 12 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 21 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.00 and 7.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.6 quake 4.7 km southeast of Aira, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 21, 2026 12:08 am (GMT +9) (18 km N)
1.2 quake 5.3 km southeast of Aira, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 01:34 pm (GMT +9) (18 km N)
0.9 quake 4.8 km southeast of Aira, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 21, 2026 01:29 am (GMT +9) (18 km N)
0.8 quake 22 km northeast of Kagoshima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 03:21 pm (GMT +9) (18 km N)
0.7 quake 5.2 km southeast of Aira, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 01:25 pm (GMT +9) (18 km N)
All earthquakes at Sakurajima

Serdán-Oriental volcano (Western & Central Mexico): magnitude 3.9 earthquake

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 12 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.9 quake 20 km north of San Salvador El Seco, Estado de Puebla, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 07:27 pm (GMT -6) (12 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Serdán-Oriental

Tambora volcano (Sumbawa): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 1 hour 50 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 7.00 km depth at 15 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake Kabupaten Bima, 59 km northeast of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT +8) (15 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Tambora

Whale Island volcano (New Zealand): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 10 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 16 km distance N from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake South Pacific Ocean, 28 km north of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Jan 20, 2026 08:48 pm (GMT +13) (16 km N)
All earthquakes at Whale Island

White Island volcano (New Zealand): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 11 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 7 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake South Pacific Ocean, 45 km north of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Jan 20, 2026 08:16 pm (GMT +13) (7 km SSW)
All earthquakes at White Island
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Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 20 Jan 2026 Webmaster 4 hours ago

Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 20 Jan 2026

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 20 Jan 2026 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.

Quakes detected near: Abu (1 quake mag 1.1), Akuseki-jima (1 quake mag 2.3), Bardarbunga (7 quakes between mag 0.6-2.1), Cabalian (1 quake mag 2.2), Clear Lake (26 quakes between mag 0.2-1.4), Cofre de Perote (1 quake mag 3.3)
Coso (7 quakes between mag 0.2-1.6), El Chichón (4 quakes between mag 2.4-2.9), El Hierro (1 quake mag 3.3), Eldey (5 quakes between mag 0.8-2.6), Geureudong (1 quake mag 2.3), Gilbanta (1 quake mag 2.2), Grímsvötn (2 quakes between mag 1.4-1.6), Heiðarsporðar (1 quake mag 1.1), Hrómundartindur (3 quakes between mag 0.6-1.5), Hulubelu (1 quake mag 2.6), Ijen (1 quake mag 2.4), Katla (3 quakes between mag 0.7-1.1), Kilauea (17 quakes between mag 1.0-1.9), Kusatsu-Shirane (1 quake mag 1.2), Ljósufjöll (3 quakes between mag 0.1-1.0), Maroa (2 quakes between mag 1.7-2.3), Masaya (1 quake mag 1.9), Myoko (13 quakes between mag 0.3-2.7), Novarupta (1 quake mag 1.1), Ontake-san (4 quakes between mag 0.1-1.5), Sakurajima (17 quakes between mag 0.1-1.6), Serdán-Oriental (1 quake mag 3.9), Tambora (1 quake mag 2.4), Taupo (1 quake mag 2.0), Tenerife (1 quake mag 1.0), Thordarhyrna (1 quake mag 1.9), Tjörnes Fracture Zone (2 quakes between mag 0.5-1.0), Vesuvius (1 quake mag 1.6), Washiba-Kumonotaira (9 quakes between mag 0.2-1.3), Whale Island (1 quake mag 2.1), White Island (1 quake mag 2.3) (updated 17h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Akuseki-jima volcano (Ryukyu Islands): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 14 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 15.30 km depth at 16 km distance SE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake East China Sea, Kagoshima-ken, 29 km south of Suwanose-jima Island, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 12:42 pm (GMT +9) (16 km SE)
All earthquakes at Akuseki-jima

Bardarbunga volcano (Iceland): 7 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

7 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 16 hours, the last being recorded quake 3 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.10 and 1.70 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.1 quake 5.4 km NE of Bárðarbunga Jan 20, 2026 04:54 am (Universal Time) (6 km NE)
1.6 quake 7.7 km E of Bárðarbunga Jan 19, 2026 11:03 pm (Universal Time) (8 km E)
1.6 quake 7.3 km ESE of Bárðarbunga Jan 20, 2026 05:28 am (Universal Time) (8 km E)
1.2 quake Iceland: 2.6 km NW of Bárðarbunga Jan 20, 2026 02:21 pm (Reykjavik time) (4 km NNW)
1.2 quake 6.3 km E of Bárðarbunga Jan 20, 2026 02:43 pm (Universal Time) (6 km E)
All earthquakes at Bardarbunga

Cabalian volcano (Central Philippines): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 21 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 24.00 km depth at 4 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake Province of Southern Leyte, 55 km east of Inopacan, Philippines, Jan 20, 2026 05:01 am (GMT +8) (4 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Cabalian

Clear Lake volcano (California): 26 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.4

Possible earthquake swarm: 26 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 22 hours, the last being recorded quake 56 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.31 and 0.03 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.4 quake Lake County, 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 20, 2026 04:25 am (GMT -8) (15 km S)
1.2 quake Lake County, 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 19, 2026 01:24 pm (GMT -8) (19 km S)
1.1 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 20, 2026 05:42 am (GMT -8) (18 km SSW)
1.0 quake Lake County, 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 19, 2026 11:00 am (GMT -8) (16 km S)
1.0 quake 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 19, 2026 11:17 am (GMT -8) (16 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

Cofre de Perote volcano (): magnitude 3.3 earthquake

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 18 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 9.70 km depth at 11 km distance W from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.3 quake 8.1 km south of Perote, Estado de Veracruz-Llave, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 05:47 pm (GMT -6) (11 km W)
All earthquakes at Cofre de Perote

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 4 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.9

4 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 19 minutes, the last being recorded quake 12 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.60 and 2.60 km.
Earthquake details:
2.9 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 11:22 pm (GMT -6) (1 km WNW)
2.8 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 11:15 pm (GMT -6) (0 km WSW)
2.4 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 11:08 pm (GMT -6) (2 km N)
2.4 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 11:27 pm (GMT -6) (1 km N)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

El Hierro volcano (Canary Islands): magnitude 3.3 earthquake

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 27.00 km depth at 15 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.3 quake 14 km southwest of Frontera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Jan 20, 2026 11:16 am (Universal Time) (15 km WNW)
All earthquakes at El Hierro

Eldey volcano (Iceland): 5 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

5 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 5 hours, the last being recorded quake 18 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.20 and 9.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake 2.4 km NW of Eldey Jan 19, 2026 06:57 pm (Universal Time) (2 km N)
2.3 quake 4.5 km NW of Eldey Jan 19, 2026 06:58 pm (Universal Time) (4 km NNW)
2.2 quake 4.0 km NW of Eldey Jan 19, 2026 10:43 pm (Universal Time) (4 km N)
2.0 quake 1.3 km WNW of Eldey Jan 19, 2026 07:09 pm (Universal Time) (1 km NNE)
0.8 quake Iceland: 6.5 km WNW of Reykjanestá Jan 19, 2026 11:50 pm (Reykjavik time) (12 km NE)
All earthquakes at Eldey
Eldey is located at the beginning of the Reykjanes Ridge off the SW tip of Iceland. Its highest elevation is the top of Eldey Island, but most of the volcanic edifice is submerged.

Several eruptions occurred in historic times, last in 1926.

Geureudong volcano (Sumatra): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 8 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 13 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake Kabupaten Aceh Tengah, 56 km south of Bireun, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 04:31 pm (GMT +7) (13 km SW)
All earthquakes at Geureudong

Gilbanta volcano (Lesser Sunda Islands): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 10 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 18 km distance ENE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake Flores Sea, East Nusa Tenggara, 22 km east of Gili Banta Island, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 03:45 pm (GMT +8) (18 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Gilbanta

Hulubelu volcano (Sumatra): magnitude 2.6 earthquake

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 14 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 12 km distance NNE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake Kabupaten Tanggamus, 75 km west of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 10:43 am (GMT +7) (12 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Hulubelu

Ijen volcano (East Java): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 1 hour 15 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 13.00 km depth at 13 km distance NW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake 34 km southeast of Situbondo, Kabupaten Situbondo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 11:35 pm (GMT +7) (13 km NW)
All earthquakes at Ijen

Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 17 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.9

Possible earthquake swarm: 17 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 8 hours, the last being recorded quake 10 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 2.47 and 0.45 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.9 quake 28 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 02:24 pm (GMT -10) (16 km ESE)
1.8 quake 3.9 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 08:15 pm (GMT -10) (2 km ESE)
1.8 quake 3.6 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 07:15 pm (GMT -10) (2 km ESE)
1.8 quake 3.7 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 01:48 pm (GMT -10) (3 km ESE)
1.8 quake 3.9 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 19, 2026 05:20 pm (GMT -10) (2 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Kilauea

Maroa volcano (New Zealand): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.3

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 116 seconds, the last being recorded quake 14 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 4.70 and 4.50 km.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake 16 km northeast of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand, Jan 20, 2026 04:43 pm (GMT +13) (19 km SSE)
1.7 quake 16 km northeast of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand, Jan 20, 2026 04:45 pm (GMT +13) (19 km SSE)
All earthquakes at Maroa

Myoko volcano (Honshu): 13 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.7

Possible earthquake swarm: 13 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 22 hours, the last being recorded quake 2 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 12.00 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.7 quake Niigata, 21 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 09:21 pm (GMT +9) (8 km SSW)
2.1 quake Niigata, 21 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 06:29 am (GMT +9) (9 km SSW)
1.6 quake Niigata, 21 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 03:15 am (GMT +9) (9 km SSW)
1.4 quake Niigata, 21 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 06:29 am (GMT +9) (8 km SSW)
1.4 quake Niigata, 22 km northwest of Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 06:28 am (GMT +9) (9 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Myoko

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu): 17 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.6

Possible earthquake swarm: 17 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 12 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 21 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.00 and 7.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.6 quake 4.7 km southeast of Aira, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 21, 2026 12:08 am (GMT +9) (18 km N)
1.2 quake 5.3 km southeast of Aira, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 01:34 pm (GMT +9) (18 km N)
0.9 quake 4.8 km southeast of Aira, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 21, 2026 01:29 am (GMT +9) (18 km N)
0.8 quake 22 km northeast of Kagoshima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 03:21 pm (GMT +9) (18 km N)
0.7 quake 5.2 km southeast of Aira, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, Jan 20, 2026 01:25 pm (GMT +9) (18 km N)
All earthquakes at Sakurajima

Serdán-Oriental volcano (Western & Central Mexico): magnitude 3.9 earthquake

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 12 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.9 quake 20 km north of San Salvador El Seco, Estado de Puebla, Mexico, Jan 19, 2026 07:27 pm (GMT -6) (12 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Serdán-Oriental

Tambora volcano (Sumbawa): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 1 hour 50 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 7.00 km depth at 15 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake Kabupaten Bima, 59 km northeast of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia, Jan 20, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT +8) (15 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Tambora

Whale Island volcano (New Zealand): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 10 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 16 km distance N from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake South Pacific Ocean, 28 km north of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Jan 20, 2026 08:48 pm (GMT +13) (16 km N)
All earthquakes at Whale Island

White Island volcano (New Zealand): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 11 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 7 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake South Pacific Ocean, 45 km north of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Jan 20, 2026 08:16 pm (GMT +13) (7 km SSW)
All earthquakes at White Island
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/292395/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Tuesday-20-Jan-2026.html

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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, at 05:27 am (GMT +12) Webmaster 4 hours ago

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, at 05:27 am (GMT +12)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22635362/mag2quake-Jan-20-2026-New-Zealand.html

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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, at 05:27 am (GMT +12) Webmaster 4 hours ago

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, at 05:27 am (GMT +12)

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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Ikwiriri, Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania Webmaster 4 hours ago

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Ikwiriri, Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania

Tanzania was shaken near Ikwiriri, Rufiji District, Coast Region, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 only 12 minutes ago, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.
The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10. km beneath the epicenter near Ikwiriri, Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania, in the evening on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at 8:11 pm local time. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
Our monitoring service identified a second report from France's Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS) which listed the quake at magnitude 5.1. Other agencies reporting the same quake include the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake at magnitude 5.5, and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) at magnitude 5.5.
Generally quakes of this magnitude are recorded by more than one agency and the results can vary, with subsequent reports that come in after the first one often showing more accuracy.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.
In Mbumi (pop. 4,300) located 45 km from the epicenter, Ikwiriri (pop. 45,000) 48 km away, Kilindoni (pop. 23,400) 65 km away, Kibiti (pop. 30,200) 73 km away, and Kilwa Masoko (pop. 21,500) 75 km away, the quake should have been felt as light shaking.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Bungu (pop. 27,900) located 77 km from the epicenter.
VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update magnitude and depth if these change and follow up if other significant news about the quake become available. If you’re in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via our mobile app. This will help us provide more first-hand updates to anyone around the globe who wants to know more about this quake.

Earthquake data:
Date & time: Jan 20, 2026 08:11 pm (Dar es Salaam time) local time (20 Jan 2026 17:11 GMT)
Magnitude: 5.5
Depth: 10.00 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 8.31°S / 39.23°E

(Lindi Region, Tanzania)
Primary data source: EMSC
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/292449/Magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-near-Ikwiriri-Rufiji-District-Coast-Region-Tanzania.html

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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Ikwiriri, Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania Webmaster 4 hours ago

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Ikwiriri, Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania

Tanzania was shaken near Ikwiriri, Rufiji District, Coast Region, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 only 12 minutes ago, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.
The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10. km beneath the epicenter near Ikwiriri, Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania, in the evening on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at 8:11 pm local time. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
Our monitoring service identified a second report from France's Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS) which listed the quake at magnitude 5.1. Other agencies reporting the same quake include the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake at magnitude 5.5, and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) at magnitude 5.5.
Generally quakes of this magnitude are recorded by more than one agency and the results can vary, with subsequent reports that come in after the first one often showing more accuracy.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.
In Mbumi (pop. 4,300) located 45 km from the epicenter, Ikwiriri (pop. 45,000) 48 km away, Kilindoni (pop. 23,400) 65 km away, Kibiti (pop. 30,200) 73 km away, and Kilwa Masoko (pop. 21,500) 75 km away, the quake should have been felt as light shaking.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Bungu (pop. 27,900) located 77 km from the epicenter.
VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update magnitude and depth if these change and follow up if other significant news about the quake become available. If you’re in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via our mobile app. This will help us provide more first-hand updates to anyone around the globe who wants to know more about this quake.

Earthquake data:
Date & time: Jan 20, 2026 08:11 pm (Dar es Salaam time) local time (20 Jan 2026 17:11 GMT)
Magnitude: 5.5
Depth: 10.00 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 8.31°S / 39.23°E

(Lindi Region, Tanzania)
Primary data source: EMSC
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/292449/Magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-near-Ikwiriri-Rufiji-District-Coast-Region-Tanzania.html

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Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Lindi Region, 59 km southeast of Ikwiriri, Coast Region, Tanzania, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 08:11 pm (Dar es Salaam time) Webmaster 5 hours ago

Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Lindi Region, 59 km southeast of Ikwiriri, Coast Region, Tanzania, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 08:11 pm (Dar es Salaam time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22635295/mag5quake-Jan-20-2026-Tanzania.html

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Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Lindi Region, 59 km southeast of Ikwiriri, Coast Region, Tanzania, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 08:11 pm (Dar es Salaam time) Webmaster 5 hours ago

Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Lindi Region, 59 km southeast of Ikwiriri, Coast Region, Tanzania, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 08:11 pm (Dar es Salaam time)

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The Eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th. Webmaster 5 hours ago

The Eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th.

Source: The Eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th.

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Sunita Williams in Delhi: Nasa astronaut calls being in India 'homecoming' Webmaster 5 hours ago

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams visited India, calling it a homecoming. She shared her experiences aboard the International Space Station. Williams spoke about how seeing Earth from orbit fostered a sense of global unity. India has ambitious space plans, including its own space station by 2035 and a lunar mission by 2040.

Source: Sunita Williams in Delhi: Nasa astronaut calls being in India 'homecoming'

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SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook Webmaster 5 hours ago

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook


Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1059 AM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

Valid 201700Z - 211200Z

Broad northwesterly flow aloft ahead of an approaching mid-level
short wave will persist over the Southern Rockies. A deepening 
surface low currently across the northern High Plains is still
expected to drop southward into southeastern CO by late afternoon.
Resultant downslope flow in the lee of the Rockies is supporting
current RH values below 10 percent across south-central CO. The dry
conditions and receptive fuels will combine with west winds of 15-20
mph to bring a elevated fire weather conditions to locations in the
lee of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern CO through this
afternoon. A broader east-northwest wind field of 15-20 mph across
northeastern CO, southwestern NE, and northwest KS along with RH
reductions in the 15-20 percent range amid receptive fuels will
support an elevated fire weather threat today. Veering winds
associated with an advancing cold front will move into northeast CO
and vicinity by late afternoon, allowing for colder temperatures and
rising RH within northerly flow to diminish fire weather concerns
this evening.

..Williams.. 01/20/2026

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0145 AM CST Tue Jan 20 2026/

...Synopsis...
A low-amplitude shortwave trough and accompanying speed maximum will
cross the central Rockies during the afternoon, while an attendant
surface low tracks south-southeastward along the northern/central
High Plains. Related downslope flow will yield 10-15 percent RH
across much of the central High Plains, where around 20 mph
sustained northwesterly surface winds (with higher gusts) are
expected. These dry/windy conditions will favor elevated to locally
critical fire-weather conditions over northeastern CO, southwestern
NE, and northwest KS. A separate corridor of elevated fire-weather
conditions is expected in the lee of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
in southern CO, with locally critical conditions possible within the
gap flow areas. Between these two corridors, recent snowfall should
limit fire-weather concerns. 

Elsewhere, modestly breezy northeasterly surface winds are expected
amid a dry antecedent air mass across parts of the western and
central FL Peninsula, where locally elevated fire-weather conditions
are possible.

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...

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Thursday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 6°C (43°F) Maximum Temperature: 9°C (49°F) Webmaster 5 hours ago

Maximum Temperature: 9°C (49°F), Minimum Temperature: 6°C (43°F), Wind Direction: Easterly, Wind Speed: 11mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 988mb, Humidity: 85%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 08:10 GMT, Sunset: 16:32 GMT

Source: Thursday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 6°C (43°F) Maximum Temperature: 9°C (49°F)

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Wednesday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 9°C (47°F) Maximum Temperature: 10°C (50°F) Webmaster 5 hours ago

Maximum Temperature: 10°C (50°F), Minimum Temperature: 9°C (47°F), Wind Direction: South Easterly, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 989mb, Humidity: 84%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 08:11 GMT, Sunset: 16:30 GMT

Source: Wednesday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 9°C (47°F) Maximum Temperature: 10°C (50°F)

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