Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of April 23, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. El Salvador

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near El Salvador, on April 23, 2026, at 14:09:20 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. South Of The Kermadec Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near South Of The Kermadec Islands, on April 23, 2026, at 17:46:13 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 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. 3 Km S Of Kemigawa, Japan

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near 3 Km S Of Kemigawa, Japan, on April 23, 2026, at 14:53:17 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 80.2 km, according to seismic data.

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

The epicenter was located in Japan, a Asia country covering approximately 377,930 square kilometers and home to more than 123.2 million people. The capital city is Tokyo.

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. 1 Km Wnw Of Cooter, Missouri

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck near 1 Km Wnw Of Cooter, Missouri, on April 23, 2026, at 17:59:04 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 12.3 km, according to seismic data.

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

The epicenter was located in United States, a Americas country covering approximately 9,525,067 square kilometers and home to more than 340.1 million people. The capital city is Washington, D.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. Chile-bolivia Border Region

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck near Chile-bolivia Border Region, on April 23, 2026, at 14:35:42 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 221.0 km, according to seismic data.

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

The epicenter was located in Chile, a Americas country covering approximately 756,102 square kilometers and home to more than 20.2 million people. The capital city is Santiago.

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.