1. Banda Sea

M 5.5 • 05:49:36 UTC

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Banda Sea, on January 21, 2026, at 05:49:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 91.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as light rain, with an ambient temperature of around 28°C.

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

M 5.3 • 01:33:05 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Mindanao, Philippines, on January 21, 2026, at 01:33:05 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 27°C.

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. Owen Fracture Zone Region

M 5.2 • 01:05:51 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Owen Fracture Zone Region, on January 21, 2026, at 01:05:51 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 scattered clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 23°C.

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. South Sandwich Islands Region

M 5.2 • 04:54:01 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands Region, on January 21, 2026, at 04:54:01 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 35.0 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 1°C.

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. Owen Fracture Zone Region

M 5.1 • 00:27:05 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Owen Fracture Zone Region, on January 21, 2026, at 00:27:05 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 23°C.

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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