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M3.8 Earthquake near Tachel, Manabí (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 15:50:58 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Tachel, Manabí (Ecuador) on September 3, 2026 at 15:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
601f1e3097f340d95d724e7d49f984d651f3cacb
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 15:50:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Manabí
City
Tachel
County
Pichincha
Village
Tachel
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.91000, -79.85000
Temperature
28.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 105 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Cotopaxi
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador
  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries

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