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M4.6 earthquake 24 km ESE of Machachi, Ecuador

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 24 km ESE of Machachi, Ecuador at Aug 16, 2025, 10:47 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 25 km (16 mi) ESE of Machachi. 6 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.6 mb
TimeAug 16, 2025, 10:47 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates-0.589, -78.358
Felt reports6
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
4.113 km N of Puyo, Ecuador94 km / 58 midepth 171 km
5.122 km NW of Archidona, Ecuador48 km / 30 midepth 10 km
4.224 km NE of Puyo, Ecuador99 km / 61 midepth 177 km
4.316 km NNE of Puyo, Ecuador97 km / 60 midepth 171 km

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