Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.5 earthquake 105 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 105 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador at Jan 8, 2026, 05:17 UTC, at a depth of 110 km. The epicentre was 124 km (77 mi) E of Zamora. 16 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 8, 2026, 05:17 UTC |
| Depth | 109.9 km |
| Coordinates | -4.045, -77.830 |
| Felt reports | 16 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 115 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 107 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 4.7 | 119 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | 126 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 122 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 128 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 12 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.