M5.1 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Salinas, Ecuador — February 1, 2023
2023-02-01 21:14:57 UTC (2023-02-01) · approx. 4:14 PM UTC-5 local
On February 1, 2023 at 21:14 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 62 km WNW of Salinas, Ecuador, at a depth of 22.8 km and coordinates -1.9108°, -81.4280°. This earthquake was detected by 143 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-81.4280°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Salinas, Ecuador?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 62 km WNW of Salinas, Ecuador on February 1, 2023 at 21:14 UTC had a depth of 22.8 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -1.9108°, -81.4280°, which is 62 km WNW of Salinas, 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: us6000jkue). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 1, 2023). M5.1 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Salinas, Ecuador — February 1, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jkue/