M5.6 Earthquake near southeast of Easter Island

UTC time: 2025-01-28 00:59:48 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.6

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: USGS

southeast of Easter Island

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near southeast of Easter Island on January 28, 2025 at 00:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

513b716186d672ba17d9a737ae0f2bb9033532ca

Magnitude

M5.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-01-28 00:59:48 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-41.19780, -90.22400

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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM4.7

M4.72025-01-28 06:49:17 UTC146.2 kmWest Chile Rise M4.52025-01-28 19:39:55 UTC9.0 kmsoutheast of Easter Island

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

USGSM5.610.0 km0.0 km

USPM5.210.0 km28.1 km

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.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥42

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-01-28

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-01-28 00:29:10 UTC26.6 kmsoutheast of Easter Island M4.92025-01-28 00:29:13 UTC20.4 kmSoutheast of Easter Island

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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