Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 23, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. 176 Km Ese Of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near 176 Km Ese Of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, on February 23, 2026, at 13:32:06 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 few 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. Kuril Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Kuril Islands, on February 23, 2026, at 19:12:25 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 snow, 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.

3. Salta, Argentina

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Salta, Argentina, on February 23, 2026, at 14:28:22 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 192.0 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 4°C.

The epicenter was located in Argentina, a Americas country covering approximately 2,780,400 square kilometers and home to more than 46.7 million people. The capital city is Buenos Aires.

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. India-bangladesh Border Region

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near India-bangladesh Border Region, on February 23, 2026, at 16:29:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 236.9 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 22°C.

The epicenter was located in Bangladesh, a Asia country covering approximately 147,570 square kilometers and home to more than 169.8 million people. The capital city is Dhaka.

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. Southeast Of Ryukyu Islands

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Southeast Of Ryukyu Islands, on February 23, 2026, at 15:04:59 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 22°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.