M6.40 Earthquake – southeast of Easter Island
29 October 2026, 07:49 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 6.40 earthquake struck southeast of Easter Island on 29 October 2026, 07:49 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 6.40 (mww)
- Location
- southeast of Easter Island
- Date & time
- 29 October 2026, 07:49 UTC
- Coordinates
- -36.4058, -98.0489
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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