M3.5 Depth: 96.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Guayas (Pueblo Nuevo), Guayas (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 16:24:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 16:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Guayas (Pueblo Nuevo), Guayas (Ecuador). At around 96 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

96.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-06 16:24:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Guayas

City

Guayas (Pueblo Nuevo)

County

El Empalme

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.95000, -79.53000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

96 km

96 km — deeper than the regional average (38.5 km)

Regional average: 38.5 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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