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M3.9 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-04 08:26:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 08:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 08:26:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.38000, -80.42000
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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: 177 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Pululahua
    Distance: 220 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'360 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Ecuador

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