Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ecuador
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M3.8 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On June 30, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Ecuador (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 10 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
b076076bc031f978bf5ad9a0a89e43e98a0d7f3c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 21:23:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Ecuador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.11000,
-80.51000
Temperature
26.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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