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M4.9 earthquake 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador at May 6, 2024, 15:17 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. The epicentre was 43 km (27 mi) S of Ipiales. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.9 mww
TimeMay 6, 2024, 15:17 UTC
Depth4.8 km
Coordinates0.447, -77.572
Felt reports5
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
5.24 km N of Cotacachi, Ecuador78 km / 49 midepth 124 km
2.636 km NW of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador84 km / 52 midepth 10 km
2.657 km ESE of Cayambe, Ecuador60 km / 37 midepth 10 km
2.92 km NW of San Gabriel, Ecuador36 km / 22 midepth 12 km
2.534 km WNW of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador98 km / 61 midepth 13 km
2.748 km ESE of Oyambarillo, Ecuador99 km / 62 midepth 11 km
4.831 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador4 km / 2 midepth 8 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.