M3.6 Depth: 95.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Valencia, Los Ríos (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 06:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Valencia, Los Ríos (Ecuador). At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

95.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 06:35:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Los Ríos

City

Valencia

County

Valencia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.99000, -79.37000

Temperature

24.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95 km

95 km — deeper than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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