M2.3 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Mulaló, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 18:46:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Mulaló, Cotopaxi (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-17 18:46:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Cotopaxi

City

Mulaló

County

Latacunga

Village

Mulaló

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.74000, -78.43000

Temperature

10.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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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Chacana

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Atacazo

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Aliso

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