Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of May 2, 2026 from 00:00 to 12:00 UTC

1. Near S. Coast Of Western Honshu

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Near S. Coast Of Western Honshu, on May 2, 2026, at 09:28:38 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 8.0 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.

2. Banda Sea

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Banda Sea, on May 2, 2026, at 10:27:05 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 91.0 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. South Of Fiji Islands

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near South Of Fiji Islands, on May 2, 2026, at 02:06:35 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 549.0 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. South Sandwich Islands Region

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands Region, on May 2, 2026, at 10:31:43 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.

5. La Rioja Province, Argentina

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near La Rioja Province, Argentina, on May 2, 2026, at 05:05:04 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 79.0 km, according to seismic data.

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

The epicenter was located in Argentina, a Americas country covering approximately 2,780,400 square kilometers and home to more than 46.7 million people. The capital city is Buenos Aires.

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.