M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Yaupi, Morona Santiago (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 21:15:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 21:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Yaupi, Morona Santiago (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 5 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 21:15:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Morona Santiago

City

Yaupi

County

Logroño

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.80000, -78.09000

Temperature

17.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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