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

1. Near Coast Of Central Chile

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near Near Coast Of Central Chile, on February 12, 2026, at 13:34:28 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 42.0 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 19°C.

The epicenter was located in Chile, a Americas country covering approximately 756,102 square kilometers and home to more than 20.2 million people. The capital city is Santiago.

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. Off The Southeast Coast Of Etorofu Island

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Off The Southeast Coast Of Etorofu Island, on February 12, 2026, at 16:45:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 0.0 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.

3. Philippine Islands Region

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Philippine Islands Region, on February 12, 2026, at 14:02:12 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 25°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. Fiji Islands Region

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Fiji Islands Region, on February 12, 2026, at 13:52:05 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 534.0 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 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. Northern Sumatra, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026, at 13:14:10 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 38.0 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 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.