M5.1 Earthquake 86 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador — November 25, 2023
2023-11-25 12:59:52 UTC (2023-11-25) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC-5 local
On November 25, 2023 at 12:59 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 86 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador, at a depth of 155.5 km and coordinates -2.0798°, -77.2810°. This earthquake was detected by 134 seismic stations with good 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
-77.2810°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Palora, Ecuador?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 86 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador on November 25, 2023 at 12:59 UTC had a depth of 155.5 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -2.0798°, -77.2810°, which is 86 km ESE 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: us6000lqpg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 25, 2023). M5.1 Earthquake 86 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador — November 25, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lqpg/