Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of April 16, 2026 from 00:00 to 12:00 UTC

1. 102 Km Ssw Of Paracas, Peru

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near 102 Km Ssw Of Paracas, Peru, on April 16, 2026, at 08:09:02 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 not available.

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 Coast Of Peru

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Near Coast Of Peru, on April 16, 2026, at 08:09:08 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 40.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.

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. 138 Km Se Of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near 138 Km Se Of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea, on April 16, 2026, at 05:01:30 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 not available.

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. Solomon Islands

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Solomon Islands, on April 16, 2026, at 06:26:40 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 not available.

The epicenter was located in Solomon Islands, a Oceania country covering approximately 28,896 square kilometers and home to more than 0.8 million people. The capital city is Honiara.

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. 33 Km S Of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near 33 Km S Of Kirakira, Solomon Islands, on April 16, 2026, at 06:26:44 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 50.8 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.

The epicenter was located in Solomon Islands, a Oceania country covering approximately 28,896 square kilometers and home to more than 0.8 million people. The capital city is Honiara.

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.