Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 11 km SW of Palora, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 11 km SW of Palora, Ecuador at Dec 14, 2025, 20:23 UTC, at a depth of 156 km. The epicentre was 31 km (19 mi) S of Puyo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 14, 2025, 20:23 UTC |
| Depth | 155.6 km |
| Coordinates | -1.768, -78.041 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.1 | 27 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 164 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km E of Palora, Ecuador | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.5 | 12 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 170 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 165 km | |
| 4.1 | 13 km N of Puyo, Ecuador | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 171 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 223 km | |
| 4.7 | 52 km ESE of Macas, Ecuador | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km ESE of Baños, Ecuador | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.6 | 29 km N of Alausí, Ecuador | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km SSE of Palora, Ecuador | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 165 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km NE of Palora, Ecuador | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 181 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.