M5.3 Earthquake 259 km NNW of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador — June 24, 2022
2022-06-24 04:26:13 UTC (2022-06-24) · approx. 10:26 PM UTC-6 local
On June 24, 2022 at 04:26 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 259 km NNW of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 1.5486°, -90.8374°. This earthquake was detected by 120 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-90.8374°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Puerto Ayora, Ecuador?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 259 km NNW of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador on June 24, 2022 at 04:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 1.5486°, -90.8374°, which is 259 km NNW of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000hjtv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 24, 2022). M5.3 Earthquake 259 km NNW of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador — June 24, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hjtv/