M4.0 Earthquake 47 km WSW of Jipijapa, Ecuador — June 23, 2025
2025-06-23 21:36:29 UTC (2025-06-23) · approx. 4:36 PM UTC-5 local
On June 23, 2025 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 47 km WSW of Jipijapa, Ecuador, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -1.5110°, -80.9737°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-80.9737°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Jipijapa, Ecuador?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 47 km WSW of Jipijapa, Ecuador on June 23, 2025 at 21:36 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q8a0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 23, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 47 km WSW of Jipijapa, Ecuador — June 23, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q8a0/