Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of April 18, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. New Zealand [sea]

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near New Zealand [sea], on April 18, 2026, at 19:29:54 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 9.0 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. Solomon Is. [land]

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Solomon Is. [land], on April 18, 2026, at 16:03:01 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 43.0 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.

3. Solomon Islands

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Solomon Islands, on April 18, 2026, at 15:02:58 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.

4. South Of Kermadec Islands

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near South Of Kermadec Islands, on April 18, 2026, at 12:47:56 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 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.

5. Solomon Islands

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Solomon Islands, on April 18, 2026, at 17:03:01 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 65.0 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.