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M4.2 Earthquake near Canelos, Pastaza (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-10-24 11:30:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Canelos, Pastaza (Ecuador) on October 24, 2026 at 11:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 181 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
12a76196b6481ae6c39255836fa6031563231101
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
181.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 11:30:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Pastaza
City
Canelos
County
Pastaza
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-1.63160, -77.77680
Temperature
21.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 181.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 181.2 km
Intermediate
181.2 km
181.2 km — deeper than the regional average (38.5 km)
Regional average: 38.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Sangay Activity reported
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Licto
    Distance: 95 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Sumaco
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'990 m ·Last eruption: 1895 ·Ecuador
  • Aliso
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'267 m ·Last eruption: -2450 ·Ecuador

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries

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