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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Southern East Pacific Rise on 2nd September 2026 at 12:35 UTC, according to the USGS. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it a noticeable event across the surrounding oceanic…
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Southern East Pacific Rise on 12th July 2026, occurring at a shallow depth of 11 km beneath the ocean floor. The event was recorded at 07:29 UTC, with global seismic networks confirming tectonic movement…
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Southern East Pacific Rise at a shallow depth of 4 km, occurring far from land in the open Pacific Ocean. No impacts have been reported, which is typical for seismic events along this remote…
The oceanic crust is moving away from the East Pacific Rise to either side. Near Easter Island the rate is over 150 mm (6 in) per year which is the fastest in the world. However, on the northern end, it is much slower at only roughly 60 mm (2+1⁄2 in)…
The oceanic crust is moving away from the East Pacific Rise to either side. Near Easter Island the rate is over 150 mm (6 in) per year which is the fastest in the world. However, on the northern end, it is much slower at only roughly 60 mm (2+1⁄2 in)…
Subject to change Depth: 10 km Distances: 3216 km W of Punta Arenas, Chile / pop: 117,000 / local time: 03:02:16.2 2023-05-08 3191 km W of Puerto Natales, Chile / pop: 20,000 / local time: 03:02:16.2 2023-05-08
Subject to change Depth: 10 km Distances: 2969 km WNW of Punta Arenas, Chile / pop: 117,000 / local time: 13:17:46.6 2023-01-11 2561 km S of Hanga Roa, Chile / pop: 3,300 / local time: 11:17:46.6 2023-01-11
Subject to change Depth: 10 km Distances: 3118 km W of Punta Arenas, Chile / pop: 117,000 / local time: 03:07:50.0 2022-09-07 3081 km W of Puerto Natales, Chile / pop: 20,000 / local time: 03:07:50.0 2022-09-07