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M3.1 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San Blas, Imbabura (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 00:33:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 00:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near San Blas, Imbabura (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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. Ecuador: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 00:33:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Imbabura
City
San Blas
County
San Miguel de Urcuquí
Village
San Blas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.42000, -78.23000
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (38.5 km)
Regional average: 38.5 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

  • Chachimbiro
    Distance: 8 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'106 m ·Last eruption: -3740 ·Ecuador
  • Imbabura
    Distance: 19 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 4'609 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Ecuador
  • Cuicocha
    Distance: 19 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador
  • Mojanda
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'263 m ·Ecuador
  • Pululahua
    Distance: 51 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'360 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Ecuador
  • Cayambe
    Distance: 51 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 5'790 m ·Last eruption: 1786 ·Ecuador

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