Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits Easter Island region (Updated)

A shallow M5.8 earthquake was recorded at 18:01 UTC on June 7, 2026, in the Easter Island region. According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake’s hypocenter was located at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 miles), with coordinates at 29.2°S, 112.2°W.

Easter Island is a remote territory in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, administered by Chile. The epicenter was situated offshore, in the surrounding Pacific waters, far from major urban settlements.

Given the offshore nature of this earthquake and the location in a remote oceanic area, critical infrastructure in the immediate vicinity is limited. Easter Island itself contains small-scale facilities, a harbor, and Mataveri International Airport serving local needs.

There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.

USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity was 0, and there were no felt reports registered. The significance index is 518 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude and estimated impact.

Easter Island lies on the Nazca Plate, close to the Pacific-Nazca plate boundary. Seismic activity in this part of the southeastern Pacific is typically related to tectonic movements along this plate margin.

This information was last updated at 18:59 UTC on June 7, 2026.