Recent Earthquakes: 5 strongest seismic events of May 27, 2026 from 00:00 to 12:00 UTC

1. Antofagasta, Chile

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Antofagasta, Chile, on May 27, 2026, at 05:23:28 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 111.0 km, according to seismic data.

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

The epicenter was located in Chile, a Americas country covering approximately 756,102 square kilometers and home to more than 20.2 million people. The capital city is Santiago.

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. Northern Molucca Sea

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Northern Molucca Sea, on May 27, 2026, at 06:24:15 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. Offshore Coquimbo, Chile

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Offshore Coquimbo, Chile, on May 27, 2026, at 04:17:23 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 14.0 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. Northern Chile

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Northern Chile, on May 27, 2026, at 00:41:50 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 104.0 km, according to seismic data.

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

The epicenter was located in Chile, a Americas country covering approximately 756,102 square kilometers and home to more than 20.2 million people. The capital city is Santiago.

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. Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, on May 27, 2026, at 05:57:12 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.

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.