Earthquake jolts area close to central East Pacific Rise: 5.1 magnitude reported on Aug. 7

Published Aug 9, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake hit near central East Pacific Rise on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 23:19 UTC (16:19 local time), a tremor shook the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of central East Pacific Rise.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey