1. Taiwan Region

M 5.8 • 12:39:57 UTC

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Taiwan Region, on May 1, 2026, at 12:39:57 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 96.0 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 East Coast Of Honshu, Japan

M 5.3 • 13:00:37 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Near East Coast Of Honshu, Japan, on May 1, 2026, at 13:00:37 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. Hokkaido, Japan Region

M 5.1 • 17:19:21 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Hokkaido, Japan Region, on May 1, 2026, at 17:19:21 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. Bonin Islands, Japan Region

M 4.8 • 14:40:47 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Bonin Islands, Japan Region, on May 1, 2026, at 14:40:47 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 15.0 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. Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands

M 4.5 • 16:27:53 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, on May 1, 2026, at 16:27:53 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.

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