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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Chillanes, Bolívar (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 05:07:54 UTC Local time: —

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. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 05:07:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Bolívar
City
Chillanes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.16000, -79.11000
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (38.5 km)
Regional average: 38.5 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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