M3.3 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Portoviejo, Manabí (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 11:13:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Portoviejo, Manabí (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 17 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

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 11:13:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Manabí

City

Portoviejo

County

Portoviejo

Village

El Milagro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.99000, -80.45000

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Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 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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