Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of April 1, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Halmahera, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Halmahera, Indonesia, on April 1, 2026, at 12:14:02 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 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.

2. Central Mediterranean Sea

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Central Mediterranean Sea, on April 1, 2026, at 17:11:30 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 58.0 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 14°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. Solomon Islands

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Solomon Islands, on April 1, 2026, at 13:13:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 156.0 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 26°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. Timor Region

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Timor Region, on April 1, 2026, at 16:36:34 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 few clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 23°C.

The epicenter was located in Timor-Leste, a Asia country covering approximately 14,874 square kilometers and home to more than 1.4 million people. The capital city is Dili.

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. Chiapas, Mexico

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Chiapas, Mexico, on April 1, 2026, at 14:02:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 100.0 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 18°C.

The epicenter was located in Mexico, a Americas country covering approximately 1,964,375 square kilometers and home to more than 130.6 million people. The capital city is Mexico City.

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.