M3.4 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Copal, Morona Santiago (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 10:21:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Copal, Morona Santiago (Ecuador) on February 26, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-26 10:21:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Morona Santiago

City

Copal

County

Santiago de Méndez

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.81000, -78.53000

Temperature

13.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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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