Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 19 km NNW of Machala, Ecuador
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 19 km NNW of Machala, Ecuador at Aug 27, 2026, 17:23 UTC, at a depth of 52 km. The epicentre was 19 km (12 mi) NNW of Machala. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 27, 2026, 17:23 UTC |
| Depth | 51.8 km |
| Coordinates | -3.089, -79.995 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| 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 | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 46 km | |
| 4.1 | 26 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 41 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.