Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 38 km W of Santa Lucía, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 38 km W of Santa Lucía, Ecuador at Apr 4, 2026, 12:23 UTC, at a depth of 57 km. The epicentre was 43 km (27 mi) N of Playas. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 4, 2026, 12:23 UTC |
| Depth | 57.2 km |
| Coordinates | -2.245, -80.341 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 41 km WNW of Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 46 km | |
| 4.4 | 14 km NNW of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 83 km | |
| 4.6 | 51 km WSW of Playas, Ecuador | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 39 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.