Update: 5.4 magnitude earthquake detected near East Pacific Rise on Sept. 10

Published Sep 11, 2026

A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near East Pacific Rise at midday on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 18:21 UTC (11:21 local time). The epicenter was south of East Pacific Rise, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary

There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey