Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cañar · La Troncal
Country overviewEcuador · Cañar
M3.9 Earthquake near La Troncal, Cañar (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near La Troncal, Cañar (Ecuador) on August 1, 2026 at 09:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
087cf84b3efb1598d9a5bf8a02f6f3da34ec2841
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 09:30:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Cochancay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.47000,
-79.28000
Temperature
22.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (38.1 km)
Regional average: 38.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Ecuador
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 149 Catalogue entries
Of 148 other entries for this area and period, 41 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
581
Country (24h)
Ecuador
2