Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 25, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Myanmar

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Myanmar, on February 25, 2026, at 16:51:48 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 106.0 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 23°C.

The epicenter was located in Myanmar, a Asia country covering approximately 676,578 square kilometers and home to more than 51.3 million people. The capital city is Naypyidaw.

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. Hyuganada Sea

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Hyuganada Sea, on February 25, 2026, at 17:17:00 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 30.0 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.

3. Southern Sumatra, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia, on February 25, 2026, at 17:49:25 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 moderate 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.

4. Vanuatu Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Vanuatu Islands, on February 25, 2026, at 17:12:19 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 255.0 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 26°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. Papua New Guinea Region

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea Region, on February 25, 2026, at 17:44:40 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 25°C.

The epicenter was located in Papua New Guinea, a Oceania country covering approximately 462,840 square kilometers and home to more than 11.8 million people. The capital city is Port Moresby.

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.