Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 recorded off Manabí coast

A seismic event measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale occurred off the coast of Ecuador's Manabí province on the evening of Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The Geophysical Institute of the National Polytechnic School reported the tremor, which was registered at 7:53:23 PM local time.

The epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed 38.04 kilometers from the city of Manta, at a shallow depth of 20 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The seismic activity was detected by monitoring systems responsible for tracking teluric activity across the nation.

Authorities from the Geophysical Institute are maintaining constant surveillance of seismic activity in Ecuador. They are advising the public to stay informed through official channels for any updates regarding seismic events in the coastal region and throughout the country.

As of the latest reports, no additional information has been released concerning any structural damage or personal harm in the cantons near the earthquake's epicenter. The Institute continues its monitoring efforts.