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M3.7 Depth: 67.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Chocacorta, El Oro (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 11:51:55 UTC Local time: —

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. Ecuador: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
67.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 11:51:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
El Oro
City
Chocacorta
County
Zaruma
Village
Chocacorta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.52000, -79.52000
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67 km
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper than the regional average (41.6 km)
Regional average: 41.6 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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