Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 8, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Potosi, Bolivia

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Potosi, Bolivia, on February 8, 2026, at 16:23:57 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 105.0 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 9°C.

The epicenter was located in Bolivia, a Americas country covering approximately 1,098,581 square kilometers and home to more than 11.4 million people. The capital city is Sucre.

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. Cuba Region

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Cuba Region, on February 8, 2026, at 12:00:08 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 15.0 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 21°C.

The epicenter was located in Cuba, a Americas country covering approximately 109,884 square kilometers and home to more than 9.7 million people. The capital city is Havana.

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. 76 Km Ne Of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near 76 Km Ne Of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, on February 8, 2026, at 15:16:24 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 104.3 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 29°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 Of Panama

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near South Of Panama, on February 8, 2026, at 15:41:21 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 clear sky, 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.

5. 102 Km Sw Of Arenas, Panama

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near 102 Km Sw Of Arenas, Panama, on February 8, 2026, at 15:41:04 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 clear sky, 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.