1. Southern Soya Region, Hokkaido
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Southern Soya Region, Hokkaido, on January 12, 2026, at 16:58:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 0.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.
The epicenter was located in Japan, a Asia country covering approximately 377,930 square kilometers and home to more than 123.2 million people. The capital city is Tokyo.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
2. Mindanao, Philippines
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Mindanao, Philippines, on January 12, 2026, at 16:48:27 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 105.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.
The epicenter was located in Philippines, a Asia country covering approximately 342,353 square kilometers and home to more than 114.1 million people. The capital city is Manila.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
3. Southern Soya Region, Hokkaido
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Southern Soya Region, Hokkaido, on January 12, 2026, at 16:10:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 0.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.
The epicenter was located in Japan, a Asia country covering approximately 377,930 square kilometers and home to more than 123.2 million people. The capital city is Tokyo.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
4. Taiwan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on January 12, 2026, at 13:31:50 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 56.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.
The seismic activity was localized in a remote maritime area or international waters, away from major urban settlements.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
5. 56 Km W Of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near 56 Km W Of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica, on January 12, 2026, at 12:31:25 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 10.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as overcast clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 26°C.
The seismic activity was localized in a remote maritime area or international waters, away from major urban settlements.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by EMSC and the USGS. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
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