1. Kuril Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Kuril Islands, on January 14, 2026, at 03:09:01 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 83.0 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 0°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.
2. New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, on January 14, 2026, at 08:05:57 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 30°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.
3. Gulf Of California
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Gulf Of California, on January 14, 2026, at 07:40:37 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 2.0 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 22°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.
4. Gulf Of California
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Gulf Of California, on January 14, 2026, at 06:50:42 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 10.8 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 21°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.
5. Nepal
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Nepal, on January 14, 2026, at 06:57:51 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 90.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as clear sky, with an ambient temperature of around -3°C.
The epicenter was located in China, a Asia country covering approximately 9,706,961 square kilometers and home to more than 1,408.3 million people. The capital city is Beijing.
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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