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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 22:24:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Ecuador (Ecuador) on July 9, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 22:24:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
City
Ecuador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.46000, -80.83000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (40.1 km)
Regional average: 40.1 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

  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Licto
    Distance: 257 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 278 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Sangay
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador

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