Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 4, 2026 from 00:00 to 12:00 UTC

1. Seram, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Seram, Indonesia, on March 4, 2026, at 06:44:26 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 29°C.

The epicenter was located in Indonesia, a Asia country covering approximately 1,904,569 square kilometers and home to more than 284.4 million people. The capital city is Jakarta.

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. Mariana Islands

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Mariana Islands, on March 4, 2026, at 04:14:02 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 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.

3. Banda Sea

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Banda Sea, on March 4, 2026, at 09:31:22 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 124.0 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 29°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. Kuril Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Kuril Islands, on March 4, 2026, at 10:49:39 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 85.0 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 -3°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. Off The Coast Of Sanriku

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Off The Coast Of Sanriku, on March 4, 2026, at 00:48:00 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 3°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.