Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 16, 2026 from 00:00 to 12:00 UTC

1. Sumbawa Region, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Sumbawa Region, Indonesia, on March 16, 2026, at 11:41:58 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 73.0 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 27°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. Eastern Mediterranean Sea

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Eastern Mediterranean Sea, on March 16, 2026, at 06:46:19 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 clear sky, with an ambient temperature of around 16°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. Chile-argentina Border Region

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Chile-argentina Border Region, on March 16, 2026, at 06:59:14 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 95.0 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 7°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. Crete, Greece

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Crete, Greece, on March 16, 2026, at 08:36:21 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 54.0 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 15°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. Off Coast Of Oregon

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Off Coast Of Oregon, on March 16, 2026, at 07:44:35 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 11°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.