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M3.4 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-05 11:48:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR on May 5, 2026 at 11:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 11:48:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.16000, -80.60000
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 204 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador
  • Pululahua
    Distance: 236 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'360 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador

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