M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Montecristi, Manabí (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 01:25:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 01:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Montecristi, Manabí (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 01:25:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Manabí

City

Montecristi

County

Montecristi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.17000, -80.84000

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (39.5 km)

Regional average: 39.5 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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