Category Southern East Pacific Rise

Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Depth 4 km Strikes Southern East Pacific Rise on 20th May 2026

Molten lava flowing from underwater volcanic vents monitored by a submersible vehicle

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)…