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

1. Northern Sumatra, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 20, 2026, at 12:28:11 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 16.0 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 29°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. Fiji Islands Region

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Fiji Islands Region, on March 20, 2026, at 14:45:24 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 596.0 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 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.

3. Off East Coast Of Kamchatka

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Off East Coast Of Kamchatka, on March 20, 2026, at 12:53:58 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 60.0 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.

4. Near Coast Of Central Chile

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Near Coast Of Central Chile, on March 20, 2026, at 15:30:44 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 68.0 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 18°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. 74 Km Wnw Of Madang, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near 74 Km Wnw Of Madang, Papua New Guinea, on March 20, 2026, at 18:32:09 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 115.1 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 22°C.

The epicenter was located in Papua New Guinea, a Oceania country covering approximately 462,840 square kilometers and home to more than 11.8 million people. The capital city is Port Moresby.

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.