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M4.4 earthquake 6 km ESE of Valdez, Ecuador

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 6 km ESE of Valdez, Ecuador at Feb 8, 2024, 02:36 UTC, at a depth of 77 km. The epicentre was 13 km (8 mi) SW of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.4 mb
TimeFeb 8, 2024, 02:36 UTC
Depth77.3 km
Coordinates1.217, -78.934
Felt reports1
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
4.420 km NE of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador96 km / 59 midepth 58 km
4.611 km SSW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador95 km / 59 midepth 43 km
6.319 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador68 km / 42 midepth 18 km
3.734 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador100 km / 62 midepth 10 km
3.236 km ENE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador49 km / 30 midepth 10 km
3.449 km NNW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador96 km / 60 midepth 10 km
2.949 km S of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador45 km / 28 midepth 68 km

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