1. Southern Sumatra, Indonesia

M 5.2 • 12:40:20 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 23, 2026, at 12:40:20 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.

2. 64 Km Sse Of Isangel, Vanuatu

M 4.9 • 15:07:59 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near 64 Km Sse Of Isangel, Vanuatu, on May 23, 2026, at 15:07:59 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 117.3 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. 73 Km Wsw Of Tobelo, Indonesia

M 4.8 • 14:11:16 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near 73 Km Wsw Of Tobelo, Indonesia, on May 23, 2026, at 14:11:16 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 143.0 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. Fiji Region

M 4.6 • 17:39:51 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Fiji Region, on May 23, 2026, at 17:39:51 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 603.6 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.

5. Crete, Greece

M 4.6 • 13:34:14 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Crete, Greece, on May 23, 2026, at 13:34:14 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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