M4.5 earthquake — 17 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 17 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador on Sep 15, 2026 at 23:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 156 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 155.8 km |
| Coordinates | -1.616, -78.094 |
| Time | Sep 15, 23:45 UTC |
| Location | 17 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador |
| USGS event ID | us7000thr4 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 249 km | Sep 14, 19:16 UTC | 106 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru |
| M5.3 | 259 km | Sep 10, 06:42 UTC | 126 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru |
| M4.7 | 274 km | Sep 10, 10:39 UTC | 116 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.