M4.5 Depth: 147.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 7 km SSW of Palora, Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 20:23:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 7 km SSW of Palora, Ecuador (Ecuador). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

147.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 20:23:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Morona Santiago

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-1.77010, -77.98400

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

147.9 km

147.9 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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