Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 43.3 km
- Source
- USGS
United States
Country overviewUnited States
Country overviewA magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 10:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS