Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 18, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Off East Coast Of Kamchatka

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Off East Coast Of Kamchatka, on February 18, 2026, at 12:12:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 44.0 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 -1°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. Chile-argentina Border Region

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Chile-argentina Border Region, on February 18, 2026, at 19:32:13 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 182.0 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 29°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.

3. Off Coast Of Oaxaca, Mexico

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Off Coast Of Oaxaca, Mexico, on February 18, 2026, at 13:10:10 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 16.1 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 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. Tarapaca, Chile

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Tarapaca, Chile, on February 18, 2026, at 13:11:10 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 100.2 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 21°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.

5. Antofagasta, Chile

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Antofagasta, Chile, on February 18, 2026, at 15:19:02 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 86.0 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 22°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.