Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 23, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Iceland Region

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Iceland Region, on March 23, 2026, at 16:30:24 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 11.6 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as snow, with an ambient temperature of around 1°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. Ryukyu Islands, Japan

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Ryukyu Islands, Japan, on March 23, 2026, at 12:39:44 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 20.0 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 20°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. Haiti Region

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Haiti Region, on March 23, 2026, at 14:16:27 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 5.0 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 25°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. Peru-ecuador Border Region

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Peru-ecuador Border Region, on March 23, 2026, at 17:46:02 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 27°C.

The epicenter was located in Ecuador, a Americas country covering approximately 276,841 square kilometers and home to more than 18.1 million people. The capital city is Quito.

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. 88 Km Se Of Phek, India

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near 88 Km Se Of Phek, India, on March 23, 2026, at 17:27:41 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 109.9 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 19°C.

The epicenter was located in Myanmar, a Asia country covering approximately 676,578 square kilometers and home to more than 51.3 million people. The capital city is Naypyidaw.

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.