M3.8 Depth: 93.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Yaupi, Morona Santiago (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 01:57:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 01:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Yaupi, Morona Santiago (Ecuador). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

93.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-19 01:57:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Morona Santiago

City

Yaupi

County

Logroño

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.94000, -78.11000

Temperature

19.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

93 km

93 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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