1. Tonga Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Tonga Islands Region, on January 18, 2026, at 12:31:41 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 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.
2. Off West Coast Of South Island, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Off West Coast Of South Island, New Zealand, on January 18, 2026, at 16:45:10 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 12°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. West Chile Rise
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near West Chile Rise, on January 18, 2026, at 16:06:32 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 14°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. East Of Kuril Islands
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near East Of Kuril Islands, on January 18, 2026, at 12:48:53 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 -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.
5. 68 Km Sse Of Modisi, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near 68 Km Sse Of Modisi, Indonesia, on January 18, 2026, at 17:53:13 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 96.4 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 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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