1. Southeastern China

M 5.1 • 13:44:27 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Southeastern China, on May 18, 2026, at 13:44:27 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 China, a Asia country covering approximately 9,706,961 square kilometers and home to more than 1,408.3 million people. The capital city is Beijing.

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. South Of Fiji Islands

M 4.7 • 15:25:18 UTC

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near South Of Fiji Islands, on May 18, 2026, at 15:25:18 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 546.6 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. Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan

M 4.6 • 17:04:30 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan, on May 18, 2026, at 17:04:30 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.

4. South Of Fiji Islands

M 4.6 • 15:25:17 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near South Of Fiji Islands, on May 18, 2026, at 15:25:17 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.

5. South Of Kermadec Islands

M 4.1 • 15:59:05 UTC

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near South Of Kermadec Islands, on May 18, 2026, at 15:59:05 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 500.0 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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