1. Talaud Islands, Indonesia

M 5.2 • 08:53:45 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Talaud Islands, Indonesia, on May 12, 2026, at 08:53:45 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. Taiwan

M 5.1 • 06:53:32 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on May 12, 2026, at 06:53:32 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 Taiwan, a Asia country covering approximately 36,197 square kilometers and home to more than 23.3 million people. The capital city is Taipei.

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. Solomon Islands

M 5.1 • 03:45:35 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Solomon Islands, on May 12, 2026, at 03:45:35 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 Solomon Islands, a Oceania country covering approximately 28,896 square kilometers and home to more than 0.8 million people. The capital city is Honiara.

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 Kamchatka

M 4.9 • 06:23:04 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Off East Coast Of Kamchatka, on May 12, 2026, at 06:23:04 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. Nicobar Islands, India Region

M 4.9 • 05:18:58 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Nicobar Islands, India Region, on May 12, 2026, at 05:18:58 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.

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