Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Easter Island Region
M4.9 Earthquake near Easter Island Region
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Easter Island Region on January 14, 2026 at 13:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
04a0e89797a37cc02353f8e4a2ebfa3d3feebec2
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 13:22:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-29.87000,
-112.25000
Temperature
23.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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