Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bolívar · Chillanes
Country overviewEcuador · Bolívar
M3.7 Earthquake near Chillanes, Bolívar (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On September 2, 2026 at 05:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Chillanes, Bolívar (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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
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Sangay Activity reported
Ecuador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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