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M3.4 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Puná, Guayas (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 11:20:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Puná, Guayas (Ecuador) on July 8, 2026 at 11:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 11:20:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Guayas
City
Puná
County
Guayaquil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.63000, -79.92000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (40.1 km)
Regional average: 40.1 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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    Distance: 227 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
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