M4.8 earthquake - southern East Pacific Rise

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southern East Pacific Rise on 16 Oct 2026, 09:04 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.

Green alert: limited impact expected.