1. Northern Molucca Sea

M 5.8 • 01:05:05 UTC

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Northern Molucca Sea, on May 22, 2026, at 01:05:05 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. Admiralty Islands Region, Papua New Guinea

M 5.8 • 10:08:20 UTC

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Admiralty Islands Region, Papua New Guinea, on May 22, 2026, at 10:08:20 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. Northern Mid-atlantic Ridge

M 5.2 • 01:06:54 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Northern Mid-atlantic Ridge, on May 22, 2026, at 01:06:54 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. Balleny Islands Region

M 5.2 • 08:04:21 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Balleny Islands Region, on May 22, 2026, at 08:04:21 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. Ethiopia

M 4.8 • 01:46:12 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Ethiopia, on May 22, 2026, at 01:46:12 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 Ethiopia, a Africa country covering approximately 1,104,300 square kilometers and home to more than 111.7 million people. The capital city is Addis Ababa.

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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