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M3.8 Depth: 158.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Pablo VI, Morona Santiago (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 14:09:48 UTC Local time: —

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. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
158.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 14:09:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
State
Morona Santiago
City
Pablo VI
County
Pablo Sexto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.89000, -78.08000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158 km
Intermediate
158 km
158 km — deeper than the regional average (38.5 km)
Regional average: 38.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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