Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 17, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Java, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Java, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, at 18:00:51 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 83.7 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.

2. South Of Fiji Islands

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near South Of Fiji Islands, on February 17, 2026, at 15:11:14 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 551.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as light rain, 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.

3. South Of The Fiji Islands

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near South Of The Fiji Islands, on February 17, 2026, at 15:11:16 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 549.0 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.

4. Yunnan, China

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Yunnan, China, on February 17, 2026, at 15:05:15 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 17°C.

The epicenter was located in China, a Asia country covering approximately 9,706,961 square kilometers and home to more than 1,408.3 million people. The capital city is Beijing.

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. Chile-bolivia Border Region

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Chile-bolivia Border Region, on February 17, 2026, at 15:35:32 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 112.0 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 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.