M2.9 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Yaupi, Morona Santiago (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 04:25:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 04:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Yaupi, Morona Santiago (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 04:25:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Morona Santiago

City

Yaupi

County

Logroño

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.75000, -77.98000

Temperature

17.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 km — shallower than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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