1. Off East Coast Of North Island, New Zealand

M 6.1 • 08:00:46 UTC

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Off East Coast Of North Island, New Zealand, on May 5, 2026, at 08:00:46 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. Sumba Region, Indonesia

M 5.9 • 06:44:49 UTC

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Sumba Region, Indonesia, on May 5, 2026, at 06:44:49 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. Banda Sea

M 5.3 • 02:38:50 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Banda Sea, on May 5, 2026, at 02:38:50 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 143.0 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. Off East Coast Of North Island, New Zealand

M 5.3 • 08:43:47 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Off East Coast Of North Island, New Zealand, on May 5, 2026, at 08:43:47 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.

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. Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands

M 5.1 • 02:38:41 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, on May 5, 2026, at 02:38:41 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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