Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guayas · Puná
Country overviewEcuador · Guayas
M3.5 Earthquake near Puná, Guayas (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Puná, Guayas (Ecuador) on October 14, 2026 at 05:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Ecuador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
617
Country (24h)
Ecuador
2