Update: Earthquake measuring 5.9 jolts area near East Pacific Rise on Sept. 2

Published Sep 2, 2026

A 5.9 magnitude quake occurred close to East Pacific Rise on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the region at 12:35 UTC (05:35 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter south of East Pacific Rise.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through 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