M4.7 Earthquake in the Easter Island region — December 16, 2024
2024-12-16 12:52:22 UTC (2024-12-16) · approx. 4:52 AM UTC-8 local
On December 16, 2024 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Easter Island region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -27.3327°, -113.0012°. This earthquake was detected by 16 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-113.0012°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Easter Island region?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck in the Easter Island region on December 16, 2024 at 12:52 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -27.3327°, -113.0012°, which is in the Easter Island region.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ph8v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 16, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake in the Easter Island region — December 16, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ph8v/