Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Easter Island region
M4.9 Earthquake near Easter Island region
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About this earthquake
On January 14, 2026 at 13:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Easter Island region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
3426a0044824088a306540661fb89b0a2097cca5
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 13:22:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.73000,
-111.88920
Temperature
22.8°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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