M5.1
Depth:
24.0 km
M5.1 Earthquake near Curaray, Pastaza (Ecuador)
About this earthquake
On February 23, 2025 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Curaray, Pastaza (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USP.
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Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (41.3 km)
Regional average: 41.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tena54.0 kmW17'172
Ambato140.3 kmW387'309
Quito166.3 kmNW2'781'641
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥410
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-01-07
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