M4.2 Depth: 48.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 04:26:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador) on August 27, 2025 at 04:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

48.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-27 04:26:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Loja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.14000, -80.41000

Temperature

20.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48 km

48 km — close to the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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