A moderate seismic event was recorded in the South Pacific Ocean, located southeast of the famous Rapa Nui territory (Easter Island). The earthquake registered a precise measurement of 5.0 magnitude.
The tremor occurred late on January 24, 2026, at 23:40 UTC. The epicenter was preliminarily calculated near 30.55° South latitude and 108.20° West longitude, positioning the event deep within the oceanic plate boundary region.
Analysis suggests the focal depth was relatively shallow, estimated at 10.0 kilometers beneath the ocean floor.
Environmental data collected concurrent with the event indicated air temperatures of 20.1°C in the general vicinity of the epicenter. Sky conditions were reported as broken clouds.
Data regarding magnitude and coordinates may be subject to updates.
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