Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of February 28, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Mindanao, Philippines

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Mindanao, Philippines, on February 28, 2026, at 17:22:14 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 100.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as broken clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 27°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. Off The Northwest Coast Of Miyakojima Island

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Off The Northwest Coast Of Miyakojima Island, on February 28, 2026, at 12:57:00 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.

3. Panama

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Panama, on February 28, 2026, at 17:11:56 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 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.

4. Offshore Coquimbo, Chile

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Offshore Coquimbo, Chile, on February 28, 2026, at 12:44:29 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 35.5 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 18°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. Pagan Region, Northern Mariana Islands

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Pagan Region, Northern Mariana Islands, on February 28, 2026, at 15:06:16 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 255.4 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 26°C.

The epicenter was located in Northern Mariana Islands, a Oceania country covering approximately 464 square kilometers and home to more than 0.0 million people. The capital city is Saipan.

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.