Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 12 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 12 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador at Sep 15, 2026, 23:45 UTC, at a depth of 156 km. The epicentre was 18 km (11 mi) SSW of Puyo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 15, 2026, 23:45 UTC |
| Depth | 155.8 km |
| Coordinates | -1.640, -78.060 |
| 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 | 31 km / 20 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.1 | 27 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 164 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km E of Palora, Ecuador | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 159 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.