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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.

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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 (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

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