M1.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near San Gabriel, Carchi (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 21:22:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near San Gabriel, Carchi (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-05 21:22:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Carchi

City

San Gabriel

County

Montúfar

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.59000, -77.81000

Temperature

24.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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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