1. Southern East Pacific Rise

M 6.6 • 17:43:03 UTC

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck near Southern East Pacific Rise, on May 20, 2026, at 17:43:03 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. Southern East Pacific Rise

M 5.2 • 18:36:18 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Southern East Pacific Rise, on May 20, 2026, at 18:36:18 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. Taiwan

M 4.9 • 12:25:35 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on May 20, 2026, at 12:25:35 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 27.3 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.

4. Vanuatu

M 4.8 • 16:53:36 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Vanuatu, on May 20, 2026, at 16:53:36 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 290.0 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. Molucca Sea

M 4.6 • 12:48:54 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Molucca Sea, on May 20, 2026, at 12:48:54 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 23.0 km, according to seismic data.

At the time of the event, local weather conditions were not available.

The epicenter was located in Indonesia, a Asia country covering approximately 1,904,569 square kilometers and home to more than 284.4 million people. The capital city is Jakarta.

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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