Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of April 28, 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 UTC

1. Fiji Islands Region

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Fiji Islands Region, on April 28, 2026, at 15:28:12 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 376.0 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. Papua New Guinea Region

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea Region, on April 28, 2026, at 16:32:02 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.

The epicenter was located in Papua New Guinea, a Oceania country covering approximately 462,840 square kilometers and home to more than 11.8 million people. The capital city is Port Moresby.

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. 200 Km S Of ‘ohonua, Tonga

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near 200 Km S Of ‘ohonua, Tonga, on April 28, 2026, at 16:18:24 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. Aegean Sea

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Aegean Sea, on April 28, 2026, at 13:07:47 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 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. Off Coast Of Central Chile

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Off Coast Of Central Chile, on April 28, 2026, at 14:55:23 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 17.0 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.