M4.5 earthquake - southeast of Easter Island

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck southeast of Easter Island on 17 Sept 2024, 00:41 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.