M5.3 Earthquake southeast of Easter Island — September 2, 2024
2024-09-02 03:16:39 UTC (2024-09-02) · approx. 8:16 PM UTC-7 local
On September 2, 2024 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck southeast of Easter Island, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -36.2422°, -100.5424°. This earthquake was detected by 79 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-100.5424°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake southeast of Easter Island?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck southeast of Easter Island on September 2, 2024 at 03:16 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -36.2422°, -100.5424°, which is southeast of Easter Island.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000np6k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 2, 2024). M5.3 Earthquake southeast of Easter Island — September 2, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000np6k/