1. Southeast Indian Ridge

M 5.5 • 07:17:45 UTC

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Southeast Indian Ridge, on May 8, 2026, at 07:17:45 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. 163 Km Sw Of Río Grande, Panama

M 4.9 • 03:39:30 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near 163 Km Sw Of Río Grande, Panama, on May 8, 2026, at 03:39:30 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. Jujuy Province, Argentina

M 4.8 • 01:29:17 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Jujuy Province, Argentina, on May 8, 2026, at 01:29:17 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 221.0 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.

4. Eastern Honshu, Japan

M 4.7 • 03:36:30 UTC

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Eastern Honshu, Japan, on May 8, 2026, at 03:36:30 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 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.

5. Kuril Islands

M 4.7 • 03:22:47 UTC

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Kuril Islands, on May 8, 2026, at 03:22:47 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.

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