Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 27.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR
M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR
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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
ID
a4510bc576b51323c7ab14e088513c01a42a1a76
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 08:12:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.85000,
-80.40000
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
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
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Sangay Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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