Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 6, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Solomon Islands

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Solomon Islands, on March 6, 2026, at 14:27:49 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.

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. Halmahera, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Halmahera, Indonesia, on March 6, 2026, at 17:55:54 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 broken clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 28°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.

3. Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on March 6, 2026, at 15:17:42 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 29.0 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.

4. Seram, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Seram, Indonesia, on March 6, 2026, at 15:27:49 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 24°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.

5. Ceram Sea, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Ceram Sea, Indonesia, on March 6, 2026, at 15:27:51 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 26°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.