M5.0 Earthquake near 16 km SE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador
About this earthquake
On January 13, 2025 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 16 km SE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Chimborazo
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Licto
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Sangay
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Tungurahua
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Quilotoa
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Iliniza
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.3.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.