Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of April 3, 2026 from 00:00 to 12:00 UTC

1. Indonesia [sea]

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Indonesia [sea], on April 3, 2026, at 01:22:19 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 14.8 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.

2. Vanuatu Islands [sea: Vanuatu]

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Vanuatu Islands [sea: Vanuatu], on April 3, 2026, at 00:22:14 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 259.0 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.

3. Afghanistan-tajikistan Border Region

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Afghanistan-tajikistan Border Region, on April 3, 2026, at 10:26:43 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 12°C.

The epicenter was located in Tajikistan, a Asia country covering approximately 143,100 square kilometers and home to more than 10.5 million people. The capital city is Dushanbe.

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. Northern Molucca Sea

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Northern Molucca Sea, on April 3, 2026, at 03:37:13 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 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. Northern Molucca Sea

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Northern Molucca Sea, on April 3, 2026, at 00:32:55 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 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.