Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Napo · Tálag
Country overviewEcuador · Napo
M3.9 Earthquake near Tálag, Napo (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On August 20, 2026 at 03:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Tálag, Napo (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
Details
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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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