M4.2 Depth: 179.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 19 km NE of Palora, Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 00:30:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 19 km NE of Palora, Ecuador (Ecuador) on December 16, 2025 at 00:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 179 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

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

179.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 00:30:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Pastaza

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-1.59810, -77.82500

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

179.5 km

179.5 km — deeper than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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