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M3.7 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Arosemena Tola, Napo (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 20:12:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Arosemena Tola, Napo (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 21 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 M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (41.6 km)
Regional average: 41.6 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: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'990 m ·Last eruption: 1895 ·Ecuador
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    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Antisana
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'753 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Ecuador
  • Cotopaxi
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador
  • Chacana
    Distance: 101 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'643 m ·Last eruption: 1773 ·Ecuador

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