Right now
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by USGS 143 days ago.
It is the only one we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 21 April 2026.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 7 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador — 10 people reported feeling this earthquake — CDI 3.1 (Weak)
USGS recorded magnitude 5.2 at a depth of 129 km.
An estimated 19,015 people live within 20 km of this point.
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 23 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 v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 23 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 70% |
| Coordinates | 0.3364, -78.3232 |
| Nearest City | Atuntaqui (11 km) |
| Population Exposed | 19.0K within 20 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-04-21T02:22:21.410Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000srr2/dyfi |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.2 |
| Depth | 129.43 |
| Felt | 10 |
| Cdi | 3.1 |
| CdiDescription | Weak |
| Mmi | 3.67 |
| Alert | green |
| Sig | 419 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Place | 7 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador |
| Types | ,dyfi,losspager,moment-tensor,origin,phase-data,shakemap, |
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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