M4.5 Earthquake 41 km SE of Palora, Ecuador — June 16, 2024
2024-06-16 17:32:12 UTC (2024-06-16) · approx. 12:32 PM UTC-5 local
On June 16, 2024 at 17:32 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km SE of Palora, Ecuador, at a depth of 13.7 km and coordinates -1.9579°, -77.6950°. This earthquake was detected by 37 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-77.6950°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Palora, Ecuador?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 41 km SE of Palora, Ecuador on June 16, 2024 at 17:32 UTC had a depth of 13.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -1.9579°, -77.6950°, which is 41 km SE of Palora, Ecuador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000msuc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 16, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 41 km SE of Palora, Ecuador — June 16, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000msuc/