Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Esmeraldas · Muisne
Country overviewEcuador · Esmeraldas
M3.6 Earthquake near Muisne, Esmeraldas (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Muisne, Esmeraldas (Ecuador) on September 6, 2026 at 13:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M3.5.
Details
ID
2f54ae60030a5468e55bbf80d7d24b3bcdbe6c26
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 13:46:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.60000,
-79.90000
Temperature
25.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (38.1 km)
Regional average: 38.1 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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Ecuador
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 149 Catalogue entries
Of 148 other entries for this area and period, 78 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
585
Country (24h)
Ecuador
2