Right now
The most recent data we hold from EMSC arrived 28 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, 21 km from here.
Reported by EMSC today.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 19 June 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION
EMSC recorded magnitude 5.2 at a depth of 101 km.
The seismic region given by the source is PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION.
Nearby, since 19 June 2026
- June 19, 2026 · score 3 · 9.4 km
- September 10, 2026 · score 18 · 21.1 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including EMSC.
Our own score for this event is 18 out of 100, at 70 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 18 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 70% |
| Coordinates | -3.7274, -77.3803 |
| Nearest City | Macas (178 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-10T06:42:47.200Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260910_0000078 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.2 |
| Depth | 101 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION |
| Auth | EMSC |
| SourceId | 2058174 |
| Gfz Mag | 5.16 |
| Gfz Depth | 10 |
| Gfz MagType | mb |
| Gfz Region | Peru-Ecuador Border Region |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"gfz_gfz2026rsyb","source":"gfz","severity":"medium","severityValue":41.28,"timestamp":1789022563100,"latitude":-3.837,"longitude":-77.254}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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