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

1. South Of Java, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near South Of Java, Indonesia, on March 12, 2026, at 19:18:16 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 35.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as few clouds, 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. Taiwan

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on March 12, 2026, at 12:14:13 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 22.0 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 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.

3. Off East Coast Of Kamchatka

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Off East Coast Of Kamchatka, on March 12, 2026, at 18:16:40 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 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.

4. 30 Km Nnw Of Isangel, Vanuatu

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near 30 Km Nnw Of Isangel, Vanuatu, on March 12, 2026, at 14:22:26 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 151.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as few clouds, 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.

5. 125 Km Ne Of Tadine, New Caledonia

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near 125 Km Ne Of Tadine, New Caledonia, on March 12, 2026, at 14:13:38 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 few clouds, 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.