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M3.3 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-09 08:12:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR on May 9, 2026 at 08:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 08:12:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.85000, -80.40000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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

  • Licto
    Distance: 231 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Sangay
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 277 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador

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