M3.6 Depth: 166.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 20:59:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near ECUADOR (Ecuador). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 166 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

166.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 20:59:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Morona Santiago

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.85000, -77.85000

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

166 km

166 km — deeper than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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