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Global earthquake Report – January 17, 2026
This report summarizes significant earthquake activity recorded on January 17, 2026. Data is compiled from various sources, including volcanodiscovery.de, and verified with other seismological resources.
Significant Earthquakes (Selection)
The following is a list of notable earthquakes recorded on January 17, 2026, based on magnitude and potential impact. Times are local unless or else noted.
* #8: Mag 4.4, Apo, Region de Atacama, Chile – Occurred at 06:55 pm (GMT -3). This quake was felt in the region.
* #13: Mag 4.0, 18 km northwest of Puerto Cortez, departamento de Cortes, Honduras – Reported at 04:01 pm (GMT -6). Two reports were received.
* #14: Mag 3.5, Caribbean Sea, 20 km northwest of Puerto Cortez, Honduras – Occurred at 02:05 am (GMT -6). Two reports were received.This is likely an aftershock of the 4.0 magnitude quake.
* #15: Mag 3.9, Aegean Sea, 30 km southwest of Nisi Psara Island, Chios, North Aegean, Greece – Recorded at 05:39 am (GMT +2). Two reports were received.
* #16: Mag 4.0, 41 km east of Acapulco de Juárez, estado de Guerrero, Mexico – Occurred at 05:56 pm (GMT -6). two reports were received.
* #17: Mag 4.1, East China Sea, 47 km southwest of Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan – Reported at 09:36 pm (GMT +9). Two reports were received.
Earthquake Statistics (January 17, 2026)
Based on the data provided, the following statistical summaries are available:
* Number of Quakes vs. Energy Released (Over Time): A chart indicates the number of earthquakes and the total energy released throughout the day. (See image: https://volcanodiscovery.de/fileadmin/charts/quakestatsnumbers-world-2026-1-17.png)
* Number of Quakes vs. Energy Released (Over Magnitude): A chart shows the distribution of earthquake counts and energy released across different magnitude ranges. (See image: https://volcanodiscovery.de/fileadmin/charts/quakestats-world-2026-1-17.png)
* Magnitude of Quakes vs. Energy Released (Over Time): A chart illustrates how earthquake magnitude and energy release varied throughout the day. (See image: https://volcanodiscovery.de/fileadmin/charts/quakestatstime-world-2026-1-17.png)
Important Notes:
* The magnitude scale is logarithmic. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake releases approximately 32 times more energy than a magnitude 5.0 earthquake.
* “Reports” refer