Update: Earthquake jolts region near East Pacific Rise on March 21 – 5.4 magnitude detected

Published Apr 2, 2026

A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred close to East Pacific Rise on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor shook at 10:35 UTC (02:35 local time), with its epicenter south of East Pacific Rise and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience 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