Earthquake report · M 5.4

M5.4 earthquake · off the coast of Ecuador

USGS · updated Oct 16, 2026, 14:17 UTC

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 6:16 AM (GMT-5) off the coast of Ecuador at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 0.90°, -85.36° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.4
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 6:16 AM (GMT-5)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 11:16
Coordinates: 0.902, -85.359

Updates

M 5.4 - off the coast of EcuadorOct 16, 2026, 14:17 UTC

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