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M4.1 Depth: 47.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Barbones (Sucre), El Oro (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 17:23:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Barbones (Sucre), El Oro (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Ecuador: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
47.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 17:23:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
El Oro
City
Barbones (Sucre)
County
El Guabo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-3.14210, -79.89860
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.6 km
Shallow
47.6 km
47.6 km — deeper 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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  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 277 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
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