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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near América, Manabí (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 13:49:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near América, Manabí (Ecuador) on July 4, 2026 at 13:49 UTC. 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 13:49:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Manabí
City
América
County
Jipijapa
Village
América
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.45000, -80.52000
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (38.5 km)
Regional average: 38.5 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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    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 191 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Licto
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  • Iliniza
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  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador

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