M6.4 Earthquake — southeast of Easter Island

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake was recorded near southeast of Easter Island on Oct 29, 2026, 7:49:50 AM (2026-10-29T07:49:50.928Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -36.4058, -98.0489.

Measured data

Magnitude: M6.4 (mww)
Exact location: southeast of Easter Island
Date and time: Oct 29, 2026, 7:49:50 AM (2026-10-29T07:49:50.928Z)
Depth: 10.0 km (shallow)
Coordinates: -36.4058 latitude, -98.0489 longitude
USGS significance score: 630
Status: reviewed-by-source

Earthquake data at a glance

M6.4 · 10.0 km deep · 2,226 km W of Concepción, Chile

Magnitude 6.4 (mww) was reported for this earthquake.

Reported depth: 10.0 km (shallow, 0–70 km).

The epicentre was 2,226 km W of Concepción, Chile.

USGS significance score: 630. USGS calculates this number from magnitude, maximum intensity, felt reports and estimated impact; it is not a risk rating.

No felt reports or intensity data have been published for this event.

General information: magnitude measures the energy released at the source on a logarithmic scale — each whole number is roughly 32 times more energy. Depth is how far below the surface the rupture began. Whether an earthquake is felt, and how strongly, depends on many factors and is best shown by felt reports and intensity data.

Location

The epicentre was located at -36.4058 latitude and -98.0489 longitude, near southeast of Easter Island. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.

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Data Source

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