1. Western Indian-antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Western Indian-antarctic Ridge, on January 16, 2026, at 16:41:11 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 6°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. Off The East Coast Of Aomori Prefecture
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Off The East Coast Of Aomori Prefecture, on January 16, 2026, at 19:34:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 40.0 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 2°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. Western Indian-antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Western Indian-antarctic Ridge, on January 16, 2026, at 17:52:17 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 broken clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 6°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. Off The East Coast Of Aomori Prefecture
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Off The East Coast Of Aomori Prefecture, on January 16, 2026, at 19:36:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 20.0 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 3°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. 74 Km Sse Of Ligayan, Philippines
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near 74 Km Sse Of Ligayan, Philippines, on January 16, 2026, at 12:41:07 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 clear sky, with an ambient temperature of around 27°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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