M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Tufiño, Carchi (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 02:11:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Tufiño, Carchi (Ecuador) on August 8, 2026 at 02:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 02:11:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Carchi

City

Tufiño

County

Tulcán

Village

Tufiño

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.82000, -77.80000

Temperature

14.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

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