Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pastaza · Sarayacu
Country overviewEcuador · Pastaza
M3.4 Earthquake near Sarayacu, Pastaza (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Sarayacu, Pastaza (Ecuador) on January 18, 2026 at 03:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Ecuador: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (38.1 km)
Regional average: 38.1 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
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Sangay Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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