M4.4 Depth: 219.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 08:47:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Ecuador (Ecuador) on January 3, 2026 at 08:47 UTC. At around 219 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

219.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 08:47:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Chimborazo

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-1.91000, -78.54000

Temperature

9.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

219 km

219 km — deeper than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Licto

Distance: 16 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
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Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
Tungurahua

Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
Chimborazo

Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
Quilotoa

Distance: 124 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
Cotopaxi

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador

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