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M4.6 earthquake 24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador at May 6, 2026, 22:06 UTC, at a depth of 97 km. The epicentre was 25 km (15 mi) NE of La Troncal. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.6 mb
TimeMay 6, 2026, 22:06 UTC
Depth97.2 km
Coordinates-2.271, -79.182
Felt reports2
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
4.414 km NNW of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador82 km / 51 midepth 83 km

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