M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near La Troncal, Cañar (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 09:30:54 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 09:30:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Cañar

City

La Troncal

County

La Troncal

Village

Cochancay

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.47000, -79.28000

Temperature

22.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (39.5 km)

Regional average: 39.5 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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