M4.6 Depth: 93.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Lluzhapa, Loja (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-02-04 07:45:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Lluzhapa, Loja (Ecuador) on February 4, 2025 at 07:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

93.0 km

UTC time

2025-02-04 07:45:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Loja

City

Lluzhapa

County

Saraguro

Village

Lluzhapa

Source

usp

Coordinates

-3.50196, -79.31341

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Depth profile

Intermediate

93 km

93 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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