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M3.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 13:49:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Ecuador (Ecuador) on June 20, 2026 at 13:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 13:49:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
City
Ecuador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.34000, -81.05000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 244 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador
  • Licto
    Distance: 275 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador

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