This is a list of earthquakes in 2023. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in a significant impact due to major damage, deaths or serious injuries. All dates are listed according to UTC time. The maximum intensities are based on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale. Earthquake magnitudes are based on data from the USGS. Nineteen earthquakes ≥M7 occurred within the year, with no ≥M8 earthquakes recorded for the second consecutive year. Magnitude 7.6 (mww), 105 km deep, Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia — 7.06°S, 130.01°E. January 9, 2023 at 17:47 UTC. Felt reports to USGS: 216. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000j36j Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).