Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 51 km WSW of Playas, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 51 km WSW of Playas, Ecuador at Jul 9, 2026, 23:42 UTC, at a depth of 39 km. The epicentre was 52 km (32 mi) WSW of Playas.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 9, 2026, 23:42 UTC |
| Depth | 39.3 km |
| Coordinates | -2.741, -80.840 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 41 km WNW of Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 46 km | |
| 4.1 | 26 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 41 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.