M4.2 earthquake — 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador on Oct 24, 2026 at 11:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 181 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 181.2 km |
| Coordinates | -1.632, -77.777 |
| Time | Oct 24, 11:30 UTC |
| Location | 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4m7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 177 km | Oct 27, 03:55 UTC | 5 km SW of Azogues, Ecuador |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.