M4.4 Depth: 75.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near La Aurora, Guayas (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 04:38:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 04:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near La Aurora, Guayas (Ecuador). At around 76 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Ecuador: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

75.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 04:38:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Guayas

City

La Aurora

County

Daule

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-2.01590, -79.91100

Temperature

24.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75.6 km

75.6 km — deeper than the regional average (39.8 km)

Regional average: 39.8 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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