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M3.6 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

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

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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.

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Details

ID
2073277afcf6d246cd94fadcb19a4308256fea93
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

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 (38 km)
Regional average: 38 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

Ecuador

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries

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