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M3.5 Earthquake near La Maná, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 13:59:29 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near La Maná, Cotopaxi (Ecuador) on March 3, 2026 at 13:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
04a73912bd61d998537907275806fe39cef4b4be
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
94.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 13:59:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Cotopaxi
City
La Maná
County
La Maná
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.93000, -79.29000
Temperature
25.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94 km
Intermediate
94 km
94 km — deeper than the regional average (38 km)
Regional average: 38 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 44 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Cotopaxi
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries

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