Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Myanmar

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Myanmar, on February 3, 2026, at 15:33:57 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 18°C.

The epicenter was located in Myanmar, a Asia country covering approximately 676,578 square kilometers and home to more than 51.3 million people. The capital city is Naypyidaw.

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. Myanmar

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Myanmar, on February 3, 2026, at 15:51:26 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 50.0 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.

The epicenter was located in Myanmar, a Asia country covering approximately 676,578 square kilometers and home to more than 51.3 million people. The capital city is Naypyidaw.

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. Papua New Guinea Region

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea Region, on February 3, 2026, at 19:21:32 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 68.0 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 11°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.

4. Western Indian-antarctic Ridge

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Western Indian-antarctic Ridge, on February 3, 2026, at 15:38:51 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 overcast clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 8°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. 277 Km S Of Severo-kuril’sk, Russia

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near 277 Km S Of Severo-kuril’sk, Russia, on February 3, 2026, at 12:27:22 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 -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.