M4.6 earthquake — 51 km WSW of Playas, Ecuador
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 51 km WSW of Playas, Ecuador on Jul 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 39.3 km |
| Coordinates | -2.741, -80.840 |
| Time | Jul 9, 23:42 UTC |
| Location | 51 km WSW of Playas, Ecuador |
| USGS event ID | us7000szbp |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 131 km | Jul 27, 04:38 UTC | 11 km SE of El Triunfo, Ecuador |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.