Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 146.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Morona Santiago · Palora
Country overviewEcuador · Morona Santiago
M3.7 Earthquake near Palora, Morona Santiago (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On September 15, 2026 at 23:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Palora, Morona Santiago (Ecuador). At around 146 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Ecuador: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
48110e67a6bc3fb8478093f3206bea386cb242b5
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 23:45:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.73000,
-78.07000
Temperature
21.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — deeper than the regional average (38.1 km)
Regional average: 38.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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, 65 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)
588
Country (24h)
Ecuador
2