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M3.5 Earthquake near Muisne, Esmeraldas (Ecuador)

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

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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.

Details

ID
cb18d452efa2c7d1528de0c2d47f32167c1a7e1a
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

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 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

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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Context for this earthquake

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

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