Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of January 24, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. South Of Fiji Islands

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near South Of Fiji Islands, on January 24, 2026, at 12:12:39 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 553.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as few clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 26°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. Gulf Of California

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Gulf Of California, on January 24, 2026, at 13:37:19 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 5.0 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 17°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. Taiwan

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on January 24, 2026, at 14:26:24 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 16.6 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 18°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.

4. Gulf Of California

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Gulf Of California, on January 24, 2026, at 12:44:41 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 moderate rain, with an ambient temperature of around 17°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. South Of Kermadec Islands

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near South Of Kermadec Islands, on January 24, 2026, at 12:14:42 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 457.6 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 20°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.