Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 9, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Hokkaido, Japan Region

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Hokkaido, Japan Region, on March 9, 2026, at 15:45:41 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 12.0 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 -5°C.

The epicenter was located in Japan, a Asia country covering approximately 377,930 square kilometers and home to more than 123.2 million people. The capital city is Tokyo.

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 East Coast Of Kamchatka

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Off East Coast Of Kamchatka, on March 9, 2026, at 16:38:02 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 55.0 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 2°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. Bio-bio, Chile

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Bio-bio, Chile, on March 9, 2026, at 15:37:03 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 scattered clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 18°C.

The epicenter was located in Chile, a Americas country covering approximately 756,102 square kilometers and home to more than 20.2 million people. The capital city is Santiago.

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. East Of Kuril Islands

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near East Of Kuril Islands, on March 9, 2026, at 16:06:04 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 33.0 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 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. Tarapaca, Chile

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Tarapaca, Chile, on March 9, 2026, at 15:41:39 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 scattered clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 19°C.

The epicenter was located in Chile, a Americas country covering approximately 756,102 square kilometers and home to more than 20.2 million people. The capital city is Santiago.

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.