Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 67.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
El Oro · Chocacorta
Country overviewEcuador · El Oro
M3.7 Earthquake near Chocacorta, El Oro (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On June 17, 2026 at 11:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Chocacorta, El Oro (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 67 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
554f73f1e6bad08b32efc175490fee47128a480e
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
67.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 11:51:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chocacorta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.52000,
-79.52000
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper than the regional average (38 km)
Regional average: 38 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jun 17, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Sangay Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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