Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 9 km SSE of Palora, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 9 km SSE of Palora, Ecuador at Jan 2, 2026, 20:59 UTC, at a depth of 165 km. The epicentre was 33 km (20 mi) SSE of Puyo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 2, 2026, 20:59 UTC |
| Depth | 165.1 km |
| Coordinates | -1.772, -77.922 |
| 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 | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.1 | 27 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 164 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km E of Palora, Ecuador | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.5 | 12 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 170 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 165 km | |
| 4.1 | 13 km N of Puyo, Ecuador | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 171 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km SE of Tena, Ecuador | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 223 km | |
| 4.7 | 52 km ESE of Macas, Ecuador | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km ESE of Baños, Ecuador | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 159 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.