Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 158.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Morona Santiago · Pablo VI
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M3.8 Earthquake near Pablo VI, Morona Santiago (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On September 3, 2026 at 14:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Pablo VI, Morona Santiago (Ecuador). At around 158 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e63591d0b569fa5dc270962a4858ee8e699259e3
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
158.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 14:09:48 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.89000,
-78.08000
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
158 km
158 km — deeper than the regional average (38 km)
Regional average: 38 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Sangay Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Coronel E Carvajal Airport45.7 kmStraight-line distance
Ecuador · XMS · SEMC
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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