1906 Ecuador–Colombia earthquake
| UTC time | 1906-01-31 15:36:10 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 16957884 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | January 31, 1906 |
| Local time | 10:36:10 |
| Magnitude | 8.8 Mw |
| Depth | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Epicenter | 0°57′18″N 79°22′08″W / 0.955°N 79.369°W |
| Type | Megathrust |
| Areas affected | Ecuador, Colombia |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Casualties | ~1,000 |
The 1906 Ecuador–Colombia earthquake occurred at 10:36:10 (UTC+5) on Wednesday, January 31, 1906, off the coast of Ecuador, near Esmeraldas. The earthquake had a moment magnitude of 8.8 and triggered a destructive tsunami that caused at least 500 casualties on the coast of Colombia.