1. Chagos Archipelago Region

M 5.4 • 13:01:11 UTC

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Chagos Archipelago Region, on July 8, 2026, at 13:01:11 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. Tonga Islands Region

M 5.4 • 12:18:57 UTC

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Tonga Islands Region, on July 8, 2026, at 12:18:57 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. Western Iran

M 4.5 • 15:22:38 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Western Iran, on July 8, 2026, at 15:22:38 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. Taiwan

M 4.3 • 15:47:21 UTC

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Taiwan, on July 8, 2026, at 15:47:21 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 20.5 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. Celebes Sea

M 4.2 • 13:35:28 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Celebes Sea, on July 8, 2026, at 13:35:28 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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