Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Pagan Reg., N. Mariana Islands

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Pagan Reg., N. Mariana Islands, on March 3, 2026, at 14:38:18 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 193.3 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 25°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. Volcano Islands, Japan Region

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Volcano Islands, Japan Region, on March 3, 2026, at 14:55:57 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 clear sky, 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. Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, on March 3, 2026, at 19:02:53 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 -0°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. Northwestern Caucasus

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Northwestern Caucasus, on March 3, 2026, at 13:05:37 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 9°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 4.5 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on March 3, 2026, at 15:34:29 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 8.4 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 18°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.