M4.9 Earthquake 13 km ENE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador — September 19, 2025
2025-09-19 22:33:06 UTC (2025-09-19) · approx. 5:33 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On September 19, 2025 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km ENE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador, at a depth of 34.0 km and coordinates -0.5341°, -80.3240°. This earthquake was detected by 72 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 370, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-80.3240°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 13 km ENE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador on September 19, 2025 at 22:33 UTC had a depth of 34.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -0.5341°, -80.3240°, which is 13 km ENE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qxh4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 19, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 13 km ENE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador — September 19, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qxh4/