Earthquake 16 km WNW of Piñas, Ecuador (5.5 mww) (2025-10-22 00:05:44 UTC)
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 16 km WNW of Piñas, Ecuador, at 2025-10-22 00:05:44 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 16 km WNW of Piñas, Ecuador
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mww)
5.5
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rik7
Nearest Places
- El Placer / 1.13 km
- Río Panupali / 1.46 km
- Río Platanillo / 1.5 km
- Hacienda Platanillo / 1.5 km
- La Palma / 2.94 km
Comment
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4.8
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.6
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Time:
Depth: 50.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 50.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.6
CENTRAL ALASKA
Time:
Depth: 57.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 57.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.7
SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 51.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 51.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.7
Sumba Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 51.17 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 51.17 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.5
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Time:
Depth: 69.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 69.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)