M5.60 Earthquake – southeast of Easter Island
8 August 2026, 11:41 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.60 earthquake struck southeast of Easter Island on 8 August 2026, 11:41 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.60 (mww)
- Location
- southeast of Easter Island
- Date & time
- 8 August 2026, 11:41 UTC
- Coordinates
- -41.4826, -90.0796
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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