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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 21:23:53 UTC Local time: —

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. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 21:23:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
City
Ecuador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.11000, -80.51000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (38.5 km)
Regional average: 38.5 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

  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 209 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador
  • Pululahua
    Distance: 225 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'360 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Ecuador
  • Cuicocha
    Distance: 240 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador

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