Magnitude 6.4 earthquake — southeast of Easter Island
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near southeast of Easter Island at a depth of about 10 km. Details, shaking intensity and any tsunami information are on the USGS event page.
Explained simply
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a remote island in the Pacific Ocean and part of Chile. It lies thousands of kilometres west of mainland South America, with few nearby islands.
Earthquakes happen when sections of the Earth’s crust move along faults. The depth and distance from land can affect how strongly an earthquake is felt, while tsunami risk depends on factors including the movement of the seabed.