M3.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 18:08:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 18:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 18:08:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.51000, -80.92000

Temperature

21.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — shallower than 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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