Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 78 km W of Pedernales, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 78 km W of Pedernales, Ecuador at Feb 15, 2026, 09:37 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 89 km (55 mi) NNW of Bahia de Caraquez.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 15, 2026, 09:37 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.132, -80.752 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 33 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km NNE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 39 km | |
| 4.3 | 28 km N of Manta, Ecuador | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km WSW of Muisne, Ecuador | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km WSW of Muisne, Ecuador | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 32 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.