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M4.4 earthquake 11 km WSW of Muisne, Ecuador

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 11 km WSW of Muisne, Ecuador at Mar 15, 2026, 11:23 UTC, at a depth of 32 km. The epicentre was 66 km (41 mi) SW of Esmeraldas.

Details

Magnitude4.4 mb
TimeMar 15, 2026, 11:23 UTC
Depth31.6 km
Coordinates0.588, -80.117
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.031 km WSW of Muisne, Ecuador20 km / 12 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.