Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 24, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Kermadec Islands Region

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Kermadec Islands Region, on February 24, 2026, at 15:51:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 317.0 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 23°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. Celebes Sea

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Celebes Sea, on February 24, 2026, at 19:01:10 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 27.0 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.

3. Northern Coast Of Iwate Prefecture

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Northern Coast Of Iwate Prefecture, on February 24, 2026, at 18:16:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 50.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as moderate rain, with an ambient temperature of around 3°C.

The epicenter was located in Japan, a Asia country covering approximately 377,930 square kilometers and home to more than 123.2 million people. The capital city is Tokyo.

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. Banda Sea

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Banda Sea, on February 24, 2026, at 17:00:24 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 216.0 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.

5. Taiwan

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on February 24, 2026, at 17:23:09 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 9.4 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 20°C.

The epicenter was located in Taiwan, a Asia country covering approximately 36,197 square kilometers and home to more than 23.3 million people. The capital city is Taipei.

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.