1. South Sandwich Islands Region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands Region, on January 17, 2026, at 18:00:17 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 snow, with an ambient temperature of around 1°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. Taiwan
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on January 17, 2026, at 17:01:30 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 7.1 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 19°C.
The epicenter was located in Taiwan, a Asia country covering approximately 36,197 square kilometers and home to more than 23.3 million people. The capital city is Taipei.
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. Costa Rica
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Costa Rica, on January 17, 2026, at 18:58:41 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 41.0 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as scattered clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 29°C.
The epicenter was located in Costa Rica, a Americas country covering approximately 51,100 square kilometers and home to more than 5.3 million people. The capital city is San José.
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. Adjacent Sea Of Miyakojima Island
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Adjacent Sea Of Miyakojima Island, on January 17, 2026, at 12:36:00 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 broken 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.
5. Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Sumbawa Region, Indonesia, on January 17, 2026, at 13:53:31 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 60.0 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 28°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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