Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 8, 2026 from 00:00 to 12:00 UTC

1. Tonga

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Tonga, on March 8, 2026, at 09:28:26 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 110.0 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 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.

2. Mona Passage

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Mona Passage, on March 8, 2026, at 03:21:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 78.0 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 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.

3. Greece

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Greece, on March 8, 2026, at 03:32:30 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 5.0 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 11°C.

The epicenter was located in Greece, a Europe country covering approximately 131,990 square kilometers and home to more than 10.4 million people. The capital city is Athens.

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. Bouvet Island Region

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Bouvet Island Region, on March 8, 2026, at 11:24:03 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.

5. South Of Fiji Islands

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near South Of Fiji Islands, on March 8, 2026, at 07:18:30 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 185.0 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 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.