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M3.1 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Charapotó, Manabí (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 04:09:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Charapotó, Manabí (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 04:09:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Manabí
City
Charapotó
County
Sucre
Village
San Clemente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.76000, -80.54000
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (41.3 km)
Regional average: 41.3 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: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Cotopaxi
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador

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