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M3.9 Depth: 47.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near La Paz, Zamora Chinchipe (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 20:26:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near La Paz, Zamora Chinchipe (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
47.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 20:26:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Zamora Chinchipe
City
La Paz
County
Yacuambi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.80000, -78.97000
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47 km
Shallow
47 km
47 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

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    Distance: 327 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
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