Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits the southern East Pacific Rise

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A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the southern East Pacific Rise at 18:10 UTC on May 26, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 33 km (20 miles). This is the third M6+ earthquake of the day

The epicenter was located 2 541.5 km (1579.2 miles) SSW of Hanga Roa, Chile.

There are no people living within 100 km (62 miles).

There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

southern east pacific rise m6.2 earthquake may 26 2022
Image credit: TW/SAM, Google

Regional seismicity

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