M3.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Pablo VI, Morona Santiago (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 18:41:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 18:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Pablo VI, Morona Santiago (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 18:41:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Morona Santiago

City

Pablo VI

County

Pablo Sexto

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.72000, -78.27000

Temperature

19.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 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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