5.4Moderate
M 5.4 - southern East Pacific Rise
southern East Pacific Rise
March 21, 2026 at 7:35 PM UTC
Seismic Data
Magnitude
M5.4
Moderate
Depth
10.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
55.4876ยฐS, 124.8018ยฐW
epicenter
Shakemap MMI
0.0
Modified Mercalli Intensity
About This Earthquake
This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.4 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at southern East Pacific Rise at a depth of 10.0 km below the surface.
The earthquake occurred on March 21, 2026 at 7:35 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us6000sieq.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong was the southern East Pacific Rise earthquake?
This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.
Where was the southern East Pacific Rise earthquake felt?
The earthquake occurred at southern East Pacific Rise at a depth of 10.0 km.