Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 29 km N of Alausí, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 29 km N of Alausí, Ecuador at Jan 3, 2026, 08:46 UTC, at a depth of 8 km. The epicentre was 38 km (24 mi) SW of Riobamba.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 3, 2026, 08:46 UTC |
| Depth | 8.2 km |
| Coordinates | -1.938, -78.869 |
| 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 | 27 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 164 km | |
| 4.5 | 12 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.6 | 24 km NE of La Troncal, Ecuador | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 97 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km ESE of Baños, Ecuador | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 159 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.