M3.1 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San José de Alluriquín, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 08:49:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near San José de Alluriquín, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (Ecuador) on January 15, 2026 at 08:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 08:49:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas

City

San José de Alluriquín

County

Santo Domingo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.24000, -78.99000

Temperature

22.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 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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