M4.6 Earthquake 98 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador — June 18, 2024
2024-06-18 17:11:01 UTC (2024-06-18) · approx. 12:11 PM UTC-5 local
On June 18, 2024 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 98 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador, at a depth of 144.0 km and coordinates -2.1885°, -77.2246°. This earthquake was detected by 113 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-77.2246°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Palora, Ecuador?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 98 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador on June 18, 2024 at 17:11 UTC had a depth of 144.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -2.1885°, -77.2246°, which is 98 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mt8i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 18, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 98 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador — June 18, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mt8i/