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M4.2 Depth: 53.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 17 km E of Playas, Ecuador

UTC time: 2025-01-21 11:29:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 17 km E of Playas, Ecuador on January 21, 2025 at 11:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
53.7 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 11:29:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.62270, -80.22950

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.7 km
Shallow
53.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Licto
    Distance: 202 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Sangay
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 245 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador

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