Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 13, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Near Coast Of Central Chile

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near Near Coast Of Central Chile, on March 13, 2026, at 13:39:18 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 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.

2. South Of Kermadec Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near South Of Kermadec Islands, on March 13, 2026, at 16:15:41 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 285.0 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 23°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. Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan, on March 13, 2026, at 16:10:19 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 140.0 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 -4°C.

The epicenter was located in Afghanistan, a Asia country covering approximately 652,230 square kilometers and home to more than 43.8 million people. The capital city is Kabul.

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. Offshore Guatemala

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Offshore Guatemala, on March 13, 2026, at 19:36:25 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 17.0 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 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. Near S Coast Of Papua, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Near S Coast Of Papua, Indonesia, on March 13, 2026, at 14:48:05 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 59.0 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 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.