| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.237, -78.305 |
| UTC time | 1949-08-05 19:08:51.660 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 5, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ecuador on Friday, August 5, 1949 at 19:08 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambato (Ecuador - EC), about 34.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.305 and latitude -1.237.
| Location | Ambato |
| Country | Ecuador (EC) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1949-08-05
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