1. Peru-ecuador Border Region

M 5.3 • 15:58:26 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Peru-ecuador Border Region, on May 5, 2026, at 15:58:26 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 49.0 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. Mid-indian Ridge

M 5.1 • 15:09:38 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Mid-indian Ridge, on May 5, 2026, at 15:09:38 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 4.7 • 15:37:58 UTC

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Banda Sea, on May 5, 2026, at 15:37:58 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. Banda Sea

M 4.5 • 13:46:52 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Banda Sea, on May 5, 2026, at 13:46:52 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 148.0 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. Tarapaca, Chile

M 4.2 • 13:24:14 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Tarapaca, Chile, on May 5, 2026, at 13:24:14 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 141.0 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.

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