Update: Aug. 28 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake registered close to East Pacific Rise

Published Sep 23, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near East Pacific Rise on Friday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor rattled the area at 02:39 UTC (19:39 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter north of East Pacific Rise.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey