Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of March 29, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, on March 29, 2026, at 18:09:54 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 light rain, 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. Near North Coast Of Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Near North Coast Of Papua New Guinea, on March 29, 2026, at 16:14:34 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 24°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.

3. Afghanistan-tajikistan Border Region

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Afghanistan-tajikistan Border Region, on March 29, 2026, at 12:51:26 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 118.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as light snow, with an ambient temperature of around -8°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. 35 Km Ene Of Yigo Village, Guam

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near 35 Km Ene Of Yigo Village, Guam, on March 29, 2026, at 15:06:26 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 93.1 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. Vancouver Island, Canada Region

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Vancouver Island, Canada Region, on March 29, 2026, at 17:50:24 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 light rain, with an ambient temperature of around 5°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.