M5.1 Earthquake 49 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador — June 24, 2020
2020-06-24 15:38:34 UTC (2020-06-24) · approx. 10:38 AM UTC-5 local
On June 24, 2020 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 49 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador, at a depth of 169.4 km and coordinates -1.6022°, -77.5274°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-77.5274°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Palora, Ecuador?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 49 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador on June 24, 2020 at 15:38 UTC had a depth of 169.4 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -1.6022°, -77.5274°, which is 49 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ahvl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 24, 2020). M5.1 Earthquake 49 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador — June 24, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ahvl/