1. Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia

M 5.4 • 02:15:24 UTC

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia, on February 18, 2026, at 02:15:24 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 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. Vanuatu Islands

M 5.2 • 00:45:36 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Vanuatu Islands, on February 18, 2026, at 00:45:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 70.0 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 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.

3. Fiji Islands Region

M 5.0 • 07:57:31 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Fiji Islands Region, on February 18, 2026, at 07:57:31 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 525.0 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 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. Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

M 4.9 • 07:35:51 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan, on February 18, 2026, at 07:35:51 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 97.0 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.

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. Off Coast Of Guerrero, Mexico

M 4.8 • 00:19:15 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Off Coast Of Guerrero, Mexico, on February 18, 2026, at 00:19:15 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 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.

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