Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of April 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Afghanistan-tajikistan Border Region

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Afghanistan-tajikistan Border Region, on April 3, 2026, at 16:12:57 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 171.0 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 7°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.

2. Afghanistan [land]

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Afghanistan [land], on April 3, 2026, at 17:12:57 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 164.8 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 1°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.

3. Fiji Islands Region

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Fiji Islands Region, on April 3, 2026, at 14:54:21 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 581.0 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.

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. Greece-albania Border Region

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Greece-albania Border Region, on April 3, 2026, at 14:22:19 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 broken clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 15°C.

The epicenter was located in Greece, a Europe country covering approximately 131,990 square kilometers and home to more than 10.4 million people. The capital city is Athens.

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. 220 Km Ese Of Attu Station, Alaska

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near 220 Km Ese Of Attu Station, Alaska, on April 3, 2026, at 14:07:35 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 35.0 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 3°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.