A new tremor was felt on Ecuador's Coast this Monday, August 10

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was registered on Ecuador's coast on Monday, August 10, 2026, according to the National Polytechnic's Institute of Geophysics (IG). The tremor occurred at 4:24 PM local time at a depth of 67 kilometers. Its epicenter was located approximately 13.23 km from Durán, in the Guayas province, at coordinates 2.254° S latitude and 79.745° W longitude. Users on social media reported feeling the seismic activity in various coastal cities, including La Aurora, Daule, and Naranjito, describing it as a minor jolt. The seismic event has raised concerns among some residents, particularly following a stronger earthquake felt earlier in the morning. This earlier quake, originating from a magnitude 7.4 event in Colombia, was also perceived across several Ecuadorian cities. Authorities have reported no emergencies resulting from the local tremor. The IG provided detailed seismic data, including the event's time, magnitude, depth, and location, via its official X account. In response to seismic activity, authorities recommend maintaining calm and adhering to basic safety protocols, such as moving away from electrical wires and unstable structures if outdoors, and following emergency procedures disseminated by ECU 911 and rescue organizations.