Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 28 km NE of Palora, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 28 km NE of Palora, Ecuador at Dec 16, 2025, 00:30 UTC, at a depth of 181 km. The epicentre was 29 km (18 mi) ESE of Puyo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 16, 2025, 00:30 UTC |
| Depth | 181.4 km |
| Coordinates | -1.553, -77.754 |
| 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 | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.1 | 27 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 164 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km E of Palora, Ecuador | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.5 | 12 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 170 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | 25 km / 15 mi | depth 165 km | |
| 4.1 | 13 km N of Puyo, Ecuador | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 171 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 223 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km ESE of Baños, Ecuador | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km SSE of Palora, Ecuador | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 165 km | |
| 5.1 | 22 km NW of Archidona, Ecuador | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.