Category Southern East Pacific Rise

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake at Depth 11 km Strikes Southern East Pacific Rise on 12th July 2026

Bathymetric tectonic map showing spreading centers, fracture zones, and plate boundaries around the Southern East Pacific Rise

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…