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M4.1 Earthquake near Mangahurco, Loja (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-10-24 20:57:03 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 24, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Mangahurco, Loja (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
b0762f6b6d095db434bb0e531f59e9d36b8540f4
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
67.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 20:57:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Loja
City
Mangahurco
County
Zapotillo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-4.09440, -80.35380
Temperature
26.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.7 km
Shallow
67.7 km
67.7 km — deeper 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

  • Licto
    Distance: 321 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Sangay Activity reported
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 394 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador

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Context for this earthquake

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

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