| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.905, -113.631 |
| UTC time | 1996-08-31 12:59:12.980 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 31, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Easter Island region on Saturday, August 31, 1996 at 12:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Faaa, about 3794.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -113.631 and latitude -22.905.
| Location | Easter Island region |
| Country | Easter Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-08-31
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