M3.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Tanlahua (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 01:57:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Tanlahua (Ecuador) on March 1, 2026 at 01:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 01:57:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Tanlahua
County
Village
Tanlahua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.06000, -78.47000
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Cuicocha
    Distance: 30 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador
  • Imbabura
    Distance: 39 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 4'609 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador

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