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M3.3 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Montecristi, Manabí (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 01:42:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Montecristi, Manabí (Ecuador) on June 22, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 01:42:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Manabí
City
Montecristi
County
Montecristi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.03000, -80.72000
Temperature
23.6°C

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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 (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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