9 Jan 2026, 18:38 UTC · Jan 9, 1:38 PM ET

M3.7 earthquake 20 km SSW of Chilchinbito, Arizona

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck 20 km SSW of Chilchinbito, Arizona at Jan 9, 1:38 PM ET, 9 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 9 people reported feeling it.

M2.7 13 km SSE of Navajo Mountain, UtahM3.7 20 km SSW of Chilchinbito, Arizona
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.7 ml
Time9 Jan 2026, 18:38 UTC
Location36.353°, -110.169° – 20 km SSW of Chilchinbito, Arizona
Depth9.3 km
Felt reports9
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)4.6
USGS eventus7000rnr8
Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
2.713 km SSE of Navajo Mountain, UtahOct 3, 11:25 AM
13 d ago
6 km–
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About this earthquake

How strong was the 20 km SSW of Chilchinbito, Arizona earthquake?

Magnitude 3.7 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 9 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.6 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

9 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.4.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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M3.7 earthquake 20 km SSW of Chilchinbito, Arizona