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M3.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near General Antonio Elizalde, Guayas (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 01:39:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 01:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near General Antonio Elizalde, Guayas (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 9 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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (38.5 km)
Regional average: 38.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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