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M3.8 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 03:32:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Ecuador (Ecuador) on May 21, 2026 at 03:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
a1c17819a17e9db1f7838b979a0215434896596a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 03:32:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
City
Ecuador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.74000, -80.22000
Temperature
24.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (38 km)
Regional average: 38 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

  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Pululahua
    Distance: 207 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'360 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Ecuador
  • Cuicocha
    Distance: 212 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Chachimbiro
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'106 m ·Last eruption: -3740 ·Ecuador
  • Mojanda
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'263 m ·Ecuador

Ecuador

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries

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