Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of January 26, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. New Guinea, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, on January 26, 2026, at 17:06:23 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 19°C.

The epicenter was located in Papua New Guinea, a Oceania country covering approximately 462,840 square kilometers and home to more than 11.8 million people. The capital city is Port Moresby.

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. Kuril Islands

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Kuril Islands, on January 26, 2026, at 14:45:00 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 light snow, with an ambient temperature of around 0°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. Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on January 26, 2026, at 16:29:45 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. 50 Km Se Of ‘ohonua, Tonga

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near 50 Km Se Of ‘ohonua, Tonga, on January 26, 2026, at 13:02:17 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 overcast 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.

5. Kuril Islands

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Kuril Islands, on January 26, 2026, at 12:35:50 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 73.0 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.

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.