M4.5 earthquake — southern East Pacific Rise
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred southern East Pacific Rise on Sep 2, 2026 at 12:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -34.934, -109.045 |
| Time | Sep 2, 12:57 UTC |
| Location | southern East Pacific Rise |
| USGS event ID | us7000tg38 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 186 km | Sep 23, 07:36 UTC | southern East Pacific Rise |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.