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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Tachina, Esmeraldas (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 23:22:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Tachina, Esmeraldas (Ecuador) on July 26, 2026 at 23:22 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 23:22:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Esmeraldas
City
Tachina
County
Esmeraldas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.92000, -79.58000
Temperature
26.2°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 (39.8 km)
Regional average: 39.8 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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    Distance: 151 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador
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  • Pululahua
    Distance: 155 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'360 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Ecuador
  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Mojanda
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'263 m ·Ecuador
  • Imbabura
    Distance: 172 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 4'609 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Ecuador

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