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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 01:10:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Ecuador (Ecuador) on July 31, 2026 at 01:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 01:10:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
City
Ecuador
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-0.61970, -80.94790
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (39.5 km)
Regional average: 39.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 229 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
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    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Cotopaxi
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador

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