6.9
EarthquakeMajorPAGER: green
M6.9 earthquake near Rosa Zarate, Esmeraldas
3803 d ago · 18 May 2016, 16:46 UTC 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador on 18 May 2016, 16:46 UTC at a depth of 30 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Rosa Zarate, about 24 km away in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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