M4.2 Earthquake 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador — October 24, 2026
2026-10-24 11:30:45 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 6:30 AM UTC-5 local
On October 24, 2026 at 11:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador, at a depth of 181.2 km and coordinates -1.6316°, -77.7768°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-77.7768°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Palora, Ecuador?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador on October 24, 2026 at 11:30 UTC had a depth of 181.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u4m7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 24, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador — October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u4m7/