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M4.6 Depth: 95.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-06 22:06:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
95.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 22:06:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.25130, -79.14070
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95.4 km
Intermediate
95.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Licto
    Distance: 78 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Sangay
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 157 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador

Stats (last 24h)

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