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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Muisne, Esmeraldas (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 22:55:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 22:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Muisne, Esmeraldas (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 22:55:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Esmeraldas
City
Muisne
County
Muisne
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.58000, -79.97000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Pululahua
    Distance: 175 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'360 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Ecuador
  • Cuicocha
    Distance: 181 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Chachimbiro
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'106 m ·Last eruption: -3740 ·Ecuador
  • Mojanda
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'263 m ·Ecuador

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