Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 6, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. East Of Kuril Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near East Of Kuril Islands, on February 6, 2026, at 16:20:11 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 33.0 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 -3°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. Saint Kitts And Nevis Region

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Saint Kitts And Nevis Region, on February 6, 2026, at 13:46:30 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 24.0 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.

3. Off The Coast Of Fukushima Prefecture

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Off The Coast Of Fukushima Prefecture, on February 6, 2026, at 16:55:00 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 overcast clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 3°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. Kepulauan Sangihe, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Kepulauan Sangihe, Indonesia, on February 6, 2026, at 12:48:01 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 169.0 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.

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. Southern Ibaraki Prefecture

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Southern Ibaraki Prefecture, on February 6, 2026, at 15:58:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 80.0 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 6°C.

The epicenter was located in Japan, a Asia country covering approximately 377,930 square kilometers and home to more than 123.2 million people. The capital city is Tokyo.

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.