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M6.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.0 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) WSW (az= 243.6) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

UTC time: 2026-01-19 13:02:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.0 earthquake was recorded near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) WSW (az= 243.6) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ on January 19, 2026 at 13:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 13:02:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
-22.40310, 170.23330
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mont-Dore377.5 kmW24'680

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
M5.52026-01-19 13:02:21 UTC41.8 kmSoutheast of Loyalty Islands M5.22026-01-20 04:39:07 UTC9.1 kmSoutheast of Loyalty Islands M4.82026-01-20 13:42:45 UTC8.2 km252 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia M5.02026-01-20 13:42:47 UTC57.3 kmSoutheast of Loyalty Islands M5.12026-01-20 23:29:59 UTC27.9 kmSoutheast of Loyalty Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥495
Earlier events M≥538
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-08-16 12:08:26 UTC98.9 kmSoutheast of Loyalty Islands M5.92025-08-16 12:08:26 UTC103.5 kmNew Caledonia [Sea] M5.72025-07-05 19:47:30 UTC175.8 kmSoutheast of Loyalty Islands M5.72026-01-05 00:42:28 UTC216.8 kmVanuatu Islands M5.62025-08-22 12:55:31 UTC230.6 km

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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