M5.3 earthquake: southeast of Easter Island
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near southeast of Easter Island on October 10, 2026. It was recorded at 09:34 PM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.3
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:34:02 PM
October 10, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 81 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.7 earthquake on July 9, 1994.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 10, 2026 earthquake near southeast of Easter Island?
The earthquake occurred near southeast of Easter Island at 37.117° S, 95.267° W, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near southeast of Easter Island?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.3 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near southeast of Easter Island?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.