1. South Island, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near South Island, New Zealand, on July 16, 2026, at 09:14:49 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. Volcano Islands, Japan Region
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Volcano Islands, Japan Region, on July 16, 2026, at 07:49:09 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. Eastern Xizang-india Border Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Eastern Xizang-india Border Region, on July 16, 2026, at 09:25:14 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 50.0 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. 141 Km Ene Of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near 141 Km Ene Of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, on July 16, 2026, at 08:57:58 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. 104 Km Nnw Of Aleknagik, Alaska
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near 104 Km Nnw Of Aleknagik, Alaska, on July 16, 2026, at 02:07:38 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 0.9 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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