Volcano Earthquake Report for January 26, 2026
A series of earthquakes have been detected near various volcanoes worldwide, with notable seismic activity reported near Arayat in the Philippines, Clear Lake in California, and El Chichón in Mexico. The seismic events occurred within a 24-hour period leading up to January 26, 2026.
What we know
- Arayat volcano experienced a magnitude 3.0 earthquake located 19 km SSW from the volcano at a depth of 10 km.
- Clear Lake volcano recorded 40 earthquakes, the largest being a magnitude 1.6, indicating a possible earthquake swarm.
- El Chichón volcano had a magnitude 2.2 earthquake located just 1 km NNW from the volcano at a depth of 3 km.
Additional quakes were recorded near several other volcanoes, including Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, with multiple minor tremors suggesting ongoing volcanic activity.
What’s still unclear
Details are limited in the source reporting so far regarding the impacts of these earthquakes on local communities or any potential volcanic activity resulting from them.
What this means
The detection of these earthquakes near active volcanoes raises general awareness regarding the potential for volcanic eruptions. Residents in proximity to these volcanoes should remain vigilant and prepared for possible updates or alerts from geological monitoring agencies.
What to watch next
Readers should monitor updates from geological agencies for any changes in volcanic activity or further seismic activity in these regions over the coming days.
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