As of 18 October 2026, 0 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Easter Island in the past 24 hours, 0 in the last 7 days and 1 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 5.3 event near Southeast of Easter island at 10 km depth on 10 October 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Easter Island sits near the East Pacific Rise, where spreading ridges and transform faults generate regular offshore earthquakes. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Easter Island (Rapa Nui) - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Easter Island, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Easter Island - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Easter Island
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Did people in Easter Island feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Easter Island in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Easter Island: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Easter Island today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Easter Island in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Easter Island yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Easter Island in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Easter Island this week (last 7 days)?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Easter Island in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Easter Island in the last 30 days?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Easter Island in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.3.
Are there earthquakes in Easter Island?
Yes. Easter Island is seismically active - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Easter Island in the last 30 days. Easter Island sits near the East Pacific Rise, where spreading ridges and transform faults generate regular offshore earthquakes.
What was the most recent earthquake in Easter Island?
The most recent earthquake in Easter Island was a magnitude 5.3 event near southeast of Easter Island at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Easter Island?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Easter Island feed was magnitude 5.3, located near Southeast of Easter island.
Is Easter Island in an earthquake zone?
Easter Island sits near the East Pacific Rise, where spreading ridges and transform faults generate regular offshore earthquakes.
How many earthquakes does Easter Island get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Easter Island's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 1 earthquake in the last 30 days alone. Easter Island sits near the East Pacific Rise, where spreading ridges and transform faults generate regular offshore earthquakes. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Easter Island?
Easter Island is landlocked or not directly exposed to ocean tsunamis, so its direct tsunami risk is very low. QuakeMate still flags tsunami-capable earthquakes worldwide; see quakemate.app/tsunamis for global tsunami activity.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Easter Island?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Easter Island, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Easter Island?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Easter Island: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Easter Island?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Easter Island on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Easter Island recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Easter Island was magnitude 5.3 near Southeast of Easter island. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
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Get earthquake alerts for Easter Island
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community βDid You Feel Itβ reports.
Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.