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M5.9 Earthquake
◍ southern East Pacific Rise · · updated 9/2/2026, 2:43:39 PM
Severity score
72/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.9
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.9 recorded9/2/2026, 12:35:56 PMsouthern East Pacific Rise
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 9/2/2026, 2:43:39 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.