M3.5 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Jambelí, El Oro (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 10:46:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Jambelí, El Oro (Ecuador) on February 11, 2026 at 10:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-11 10:46:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

El Oro

City

Jambelí

County

Santa Rosa

Village

Jambelí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.43000, -80.21000

Temperature

26.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 km — shallower than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 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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