M6.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.4 Earthquake near Southern East Pacific Rise

UTC time: 2026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.4 earthquake was recorded near Southern East Pacific Rise on May 20, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

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

Details

Magnitude

M6.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC

Local time

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Country

—

Source

isc

Coordinates

-56.00000, -122.50000

Temperature

2.3°C

Map

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 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours5

First 24 hours5

First 72 hours5

Strongest subsequent eventM6.3

M5.42026-05-20 17:43:04 UTC17.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near Puerto Montt (Monde) M6.32026-05-20 17:43:05 UTC28.1 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise [Sea] M5.22026-05-20 18:36:18 UTC101.9 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M5.22026-05-20 18:36:18 UTC106.2 kmSOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE M5.12026-05-20 18:36:26 UTC125.8 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥48

Earlier events M≥54

Compared since2025-02-07

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.62026-05-20 17:43:01 UTC15.3 kmsouthern East Pacific Rise M6.02026-05-20 17:43:01 UTC31.7 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M5.12026-01-02 07:52:08 UTC222.9 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M5.02026-01-02 07:52:06 UTC216.3 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M4.92025-04-14 09:18:57 UTC65.9 kmsouthern East Pacific Rise

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

597

Country (24h)

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