M4.1 earthquake — 14 km NNE of Machala, Ecuador
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 14 km NNE of Machala, Ecuador on Aug 27, 2026 at 17:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 48 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 47.6 km |
| Coordinates | -3.142, -79.899 |
| Time | Aug 27, 17:23 UTC |
| Location | 14 km NNE of Machala, Ecuador |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcc0 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 88 km | Aug 27, 17:09 UTC | 29 km NW of Tumbes, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.