Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Occurs in South Pacific Ocean at 130 km Depth

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the South Pacific Ocean on March 8, 2026, at a depth of 130 km, according to the National Center for Seismology. The event occurred within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a major seismic belt along tectonic plate boundaries where about 81% of the world's largest earthquakes happen. This region, known for frequent seismic activity, includes notable past quakes like the 1960 Chilean and 1964 Alaska earthquakes.