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

1. Halmahera, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Halmahera, Indonesia, on February 20, 2026, at 02:58:47 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 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.

2. 212 Km Ene Of Hasaki, Japan

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near 212 Km Ene Of Hasaki, Japan, on February 20, 2026, at 10:39:10 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 8°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. 167 Km Nnw Of Sola, Vanuatu

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near 167 Km Nnw Of Sola, Vanuatu, on February 20, 2026, at 03:22:35 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 227.4 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as scattered 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. West Chile Rise

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near West Chile Rise, on February 20, 2026, at 07:21:14 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 light rain, with an ambient temperature of around 20°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. Coquimbo, Chile

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Coquimbo, Chile, on February 20, 2026, at 08:34:38 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 32.3 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 15°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.